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[WSJ] How Unhappy are South Koreans?

September 27, 2014

 

South Korean students are well-known to be "hyper-stressed." (Newsis)

South Korean students are well-known to be “hyper-stressed.” (Newsis)

[THE WALL STREET JOURNAL] South Korea–land of high suicide rates, elderly poverty and hyper-stressed students. But just how unhappy are Koreans?

A new global survey offers some data on the subject, ranking South Koreans 75th out of 135 countries in well-being.

Over 85% of Koreans said that they were either struggling or suffering with their sense of purpose.  65% of Koreans said they were suffering with physical health. Only 17% felt they were thriving, below the global average of 24%. [READ MORE]