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Korea to grade regional governments on suicide prevention, offer financial incentives

In an effort to reduce the country's suicide rate, still the highest among OECD nations, the government will publicly rank regional authorities and reward those that make the most progress.

2026.10.12

A distressed man buries his face in his hands. [GETTY IMAGES]

Suicide the top killer as Koreans in their 40s endure financial burdens, cultural expectations

Last year marked the first time in Korea that suicide was the primary cause of death among people in their 40s — especially among men of that age group, who experience suicide rates more than double those of women.

2025.10.29

Seoul education officials unveil initiative to combat rising student suicide rates

In Seoul, student suicides have almost tripled since 2020. On Wednesday, Seoul’s education authorities unveiled a sweeping plan to strengthen mental health support in schools and cut the youth suicide rate in half within five years.

2025.9.11

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suicide prevention

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Korea to grade regional governments on suicide prevention, offer financial incentives

Suicide the top killer as Koreans in their 40s endure financial burdens, cultural expectations

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