South Korea's Suicidal Epidemic Among Schoolchildren: A Crisis in Plain Sight The recent surge in school age suicides in South Korea has left experts and policymakers scrambling for answers.
The crisis has been brewing for years, fueled by a toxic mix of academic pressure, family issues, and mental health concerns.
Government data reveals that the number of suicides among schoolchildren rose 65% from 2020 to 244 cases in 2025, making it the highest since records began.