What are criticisms of South Korean culture?

To blame anybody who is not Korean for the problems in Korea. To repeat the same story about the Miracle on the Han River and to forget the help Korea received for many years. To annoy and to invade us with their culture everywhere they decide to move. read more

South Korean novelist Young Ha Kim wrote in an op-ed that suicide is the “No.1 cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 30”. Korea also ranks among the highest for household debt, depression, divorce, and alcohol consumption. read more

North & South Korean gymnasts share a selfie at the 2016 Olympic Games. Language . The divergence of culture has resulted in an almost total change in language. Although grammar remains the same, scholars believe that almost a third of words are now different. read more