Possibly exacerbated by the recent pandemic, cases of isolation and loneliness have dramatically increased across the Asia Pacific, leading to the alienation of people, particularly young adults.
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About 3.1% of Koreans aged 19 to 39 are “reclusive lonely young people,” defined as living in a “limited space, in a state of being disconnected from the outside for more than a certain period of time, and have noticeable difficulty in living a normal life,” according to the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.
Social isolation among South Korean youth is becoming a critical issue, with significant mental health and economic implications. Explore the roots of this phenomenon here in this Eye On Asia entry.
The rise of single households in the three advanced economies in East Asia is becoming prominent, which could cause major shifts in Asia's living conditions and culture.
