I know next to nothing about Korea, IIRC they have a similar work and educational culture to Japan: you leave after the boss and competition for education is extremely high. Coupled with a cost of living crisis, it reduces the will to have children or start relationships. I’m not sure if it’s Korea but didn’t the prime minister say something along the lines of they should stop complaining and make children?
Anyway, I might be mistaken (and probably am) this problem likely stems from the highly competitive educational environment. You want the best for your kid and will try very hard to remove any obstacles, because even small hindrances might have a huge impact on life afterwards.
I don’t know, the first 3 are excellent documentaries, and Gangnam Style is their new national anthem, so… you probably have a fairly good understanding of what it’s like in SK.
I know next to nothing about Korea, IIRC they have a similar work and educational culture to Japan: you leave after the boss and competition for education is extremely high. Coupled with a cost of living crisis, it reduces the will to have children or start relationships. I’m not sure if it’s Korea but didn’t the prime minister say something along the lines of they should stop complaining and make children?
Anyway, I might be mistaken (and probably am) this problem likely stems from the highly competitive educational environment. You want the best for your kid and will try very hard to remove any obstacles, because even small hindrances might have a huge impact on life afterwards.
90% of what I know about South Korea comes from Old Boy, Squid Game, Parasite, and the video for Gangnam Style. I might have a skewed perception.
I don’t know, the first 3 are excellent documentaries, and Gangnam Style is their new national anthem, so… you probably have a fairly good understanding of what it’s like in SK.