Why South Korea’s suicide rate is so high

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: Inside South Korea’s battle to curb its suicide rate: South Korea has rapidly developed into a cultural and economic powerhouse that is the envy of many other countries around the world. But the nation is far less admired for its suicide rate – the highest in the developed world. South Korean government data indicates that about every 40 minutes, one person takes their own life. The Post spoke to several experts to try and understand why suicide is so common in South Korea. If you have suicidal thoughts or know someone who is experiencing them, help is available. In Hong Kong, dial 852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or 852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In South Korea, dial 1393 for the national suicide prevention hotline. In the US, call or text 988 or chat at for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For a list of other nations’ helplines, see this page