Feb 5 • 11:21 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

‘Hikikomori Youth’ Social Cost Estimated at 53 Trillion Won Annually

An analysis indicates that the hidden costs to Korean society from 'hikikomori youth' who isolate themselves at home exceed 53 trillion won annually, highlighting a need for expanded policy support as the number of these youths may increase due to difficulties in job-seeking.

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