Reporting and photography: Mike Williams for Shifting Cultures."Even though each individual is powerless, together we can make a difference." Credits: People are aware an issue can be resolved by voicing their opinions. "Korea has a high engagement in politics. "Regardless of my own life, I believe society has room to improve, and it can improve," Mr Son says. Son A-Ram walks his adopted dog in a park near his home in Seoul. 'My team sucks, but I still want us to win'īack in the English class, I try to frame the topics of Hell Joseon, sampo and competition in a different way. He fantasises about his academy going bankrupt. I'm really worried about my health," he says. "I borrow the power from the energy drink," he says - sometimes as many as seven a day. Then starts a painful cycle to stay awake the next day. Some nights, Terry only gets three hours' sleep. I need to get a stable job to attract the Korean girl," he says. Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467īut despite the challenges, Terry is spurred on by his desire for a wife and kids.High school student Ms Kim has already thought about giving up on marriage. This phenomenon has been coined the 'sampo generation', which translates to 'three give-up'.
The high cost of living and limited job opportunities are driving many young people to reject traditional life paths such as relationships, marriage, and having children. "In Korea, compared to income, the prices on raising a kid would be very high." "The consequences - if that's the right word - would kill you," he says. Mr Kim doesn't want children, but his girlfriend does. And we compete again." The generation 'giving up' on marriage and children "We let go of the others and we take the better ones. We competed and competed and the best one survived," Mr Kim says. "This society forces you to compete so much. This competitive nature undoubtedly helped drive Korea's economic success - but at what cost? Kim John-Hun is the student president at Dongguk University.
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