[The Glitch #05] The Self-Isolated Youth: Living Alone in Korea
January 30, 2023 — Would you prefer to live alone forever? An increasing number of young people all around the world have declared that they would not marry or have children. As a result, the proportion of single-person households is increasing. To further comprehend this modern reality, Asia Society Korea Senior Contributor David Tizzard and Digital Content Development Officer Michelle Sihyun Ju examined current trends in single-person households and interviewed young Koreans who had varied perspectives on it. Single-person households are a new cultural trend that is affecting countries economically and politically, and their long-term impact is uncertain.
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