south korea has one of the highest suicide rates it's quite sad 😐
it's probably the lack of economic opportunities that lead people to be so desperate and edgy..
btw that rock setup is absolutely crazy! i'm guessing it's one of those places where people stand infront and make a wish. the temple is very nice too. a great place to get away from the craziness of seoul and reflect 😎
The suicide issue is big and felt by everyone in Seoul. It seems to me that where there is hope, there is life. The standard of living wasn't better forty years ago, but they saw some hope to improve life. Today people lose hope because even after working hard and studying their butts off they still have nothing. Kids know this and they must feel like they are living in a trash compactor. It's hard to tell them to be happy in their situation and make the best of it. Some things do need to change on top.
Nice comparison. Kids are actually intuitive and they see no way out for the next 100 years. If i didnt speak eng i too wouldve said suicide is a legit option in seoul. At least i get to enjoy life online 😐
I do see a bit of hope with crypto and other disruptive technologies. Koreans dont innovate but they always follow the big waves. Once someone makes a positive change in america or china korea will follow.
I'm glad you are here and hope the best.