Exactly! the average man is on the verge of extinction and ordinary people refuse consciously to recreate so we do not make them slaves to such selfish people. What they gonna do in the end? indeed more resources for them, but who is gonna make them rich anymore? they need the working class to applaud them, kiss their a.sses, consume what they produce, and more. plus, what can fewer people do when they get old, sick, they need other people to come up with new ideas, to create, and produce. things do not get simpler if only the rich, most beautiful and potent people will live on this planet. Notheless, life is not worth creating , because as i see it, no matter who you are and what you have to offer, no human life whatsoever is good.
Living solo is great. I've been doing it most of my life and wouldn't change it for anything. Quiet, peaceful and don't have to deal with anyones drama or problems.
If you're rich it's all good. If you're not well good luck to you, you'll succumbed to a monotonous and sad life. In the end the human species is a communicative species, it's how communities and countries flourished through hundreds of years.
@@mgcolom Not at all. I'm almost 70, on a fixed income and very content and happy alone and have been for years. I have plenty of hobbies and go everywhere alone and have fun. I'm not emotionally needy.
@@Oldeagle66 Now that changes everything. At that point in time, experiences is what you long for and acceptance, so I agree with your take. The younger generation though, it will be hard for them to have this mentality. They might say yes, but after some time they'll long for some sort companionship.
I am pleased to see that professors in Korea are well-informed and ready to contribute to the development of effective policies for addressing these issues.
Single person household are growing for a variety of reasons. It's too expensive to marry, much less have children. The expectations parents put on their children when they live at home is too much. What person who is 25+ wants their parents giving them a curfew? This is especially true for women, who have even more rules put on them. Having your own space is just more peaceful, not to mention if you ever get in a relationship you don't have to tip toe around your parents or spend on hotel if they want to stay the night.
Many would rather not deal with the burden of a spouse or the family who is not supportive. More of a hassle than it’s worth. Being single is great for many. Saves money.
To me the rise in single person households is no mystery given the data presented in this story. There is an aging population. More of the older married people are losing their spouses and entering widowhood. Thus the rise in the 60+ demographic. Given the age distribution of the entire population and the declines in both marriage and birth rates, the number of single person households will accelerate at a rapid pace over the next 30 years.
Exactly, which is why Tzuyang making fun of Filipinas who married to Korean farmers was so ignorant when they are in away helping in the declining population of SK. *Edit: it's not just poverty. K-netz should also stop harrasing korean celebrities and idols when they are dating.
So I'm continuing the thoughts produced on the program, the young lady also mentioned the younger generation not wanting to marry and or have kids because it means the woman loses her job to raise kids, well, ok. And the man gets paid more to produce the same product or results, that to is good because Mama's are raising kids. So if both of these aforementioned statistics are true, why is it not producing the 'satisfied with marrying and having kids results'??? One reason has to do with rising cost of living-one person income may not sustain a family of say 2- whatever. And, as was mentioned by another, actually several, is the long hours- both for workers and students. So the country is pushing these limits that are unrealistic. Most countries push back on long hours for school children, and working dad's. No one will want 12-15 your days while raising kids. The Cheabol, or Leaders and law makers must see about these details, or else...................
@@toriahmyworldyou got a point that is interesting. Look at what Many Young Philippina's are currently doing. The country protects the kids from being harassed by older men from other countries, and the women are marrying them, wether for love or money, it's increasing the standards of living and helping to raise the country out of deep poverty. It's an example that can be emulated elsewhere. Just saying
Some people prefer solitude (me included). Living alone allows one to enjoy peace and serenity in high-stress modern society. You can simply cut off all the noise and be yourself. I enjoyed that.
It's better being lonely than with the wrong person. Everything is expensive nowadays,even if the government would support you if you had children. It depends on how good you've a lifestyle on your own and you feel good by yourself. If you have a supportive partner and both decide to be together, you'd share equal payments and shares together.
Living solo is a lifestyle increasingly celebrated on shows like "I Live Alone." The featured celebrities showcase the undeniable perks of independence. Imagine having complete control over your space - blasting music late at night, indulging in messy hobbies, or keeping a meticulously clean environment, all on your own terms! This autonomy extends beyond your living space. You can structure your entire day around your passions, be it diving deep into a creative project or finally mastering that new recipe. Social interaction doesn't have to suffer either! The show cleverly demonstrates how fulfilling friendships and social activities can thrive alongside a solo living arrangement. While "I Live Alone" features celebrities with a luxurious lifestyle, the core message resonates: living alone fosters self-reliance, personal growth, and the freedom to prioritize your passions. It's a lifestyle choice gaining traction, and its popularity suggests a growing cultural acceptance of the many advantages of flying solo.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
@@garyhoang9923 A person can be alone, but not lonely. In fact, some people in marriages can feel very isolated. This is because social connection is key, and strong relationships can be built in many places, whether through friendships, hobbies, or community involvement.
Living alone in major cities of developed countries is not a sign that people have more options, quite the opposite. People choose to live alone because it's completely impossible to sustain a family with the ever-increasing cost of living. In South Korea, for example, if you want a good job with a decent salary, you have to go to Seoul. But everyone wants to go there for the same reason. The result: Everything becomes very expensive. Rent for a tiny apartment, barely enough for one person, is exorbitant. Now imagine having to rent an apartment for a family of three or more? Impossible if you don't have a lot of money. Developed countries are contradictory. They are wealthy, developed nations, but opportunities are only in the capital; the rest of the country is rural, with no opportunities for young people. People have a high level of professional qualifications, but if you want a job, you have to go to the capital. Yet, even with a good job and a decent salary in the capital, it's not enough to afford a decent apartment; you end up living in a tiny cubicle barely big enough for a bed, which is completely unhealthy. But they are still considered developed countries. Controversial and ironic, I would say.
Very low poverty rate, high college graduation rate, and Koreans are some of the most travelled nation in the world per capita. By far the most travelled people in Asia, you gotta have money to travel outside of your country so much. You'll see Korean tourists everywhere in Asia and Europe. That doesn't sound like a poor nation.
Hypercomsumption at its peak. They prefer to consume, travel, work, and live pathethic lives alone in small boxes, rather that build loving families... Nothing to envy about it. Brainwashed
Society needs to relax their demands for expecting parents to provide EVERYTHING for their children, ie. best schools, best education, best clothes, best everything... then parents can relax and have kids w/o feeling so pressured to be the greatest parents in the world.... 🙏
Yeah older generations believed they would even give up their car and home to their kids in exchange for elderly care though most adult kids my generation don’t keep their end of the bargain.
I agree with this. While some of the low birth rate has to do with the individualism that dominates modern child bearing age people mind's, I'd argue that a significant percentage is explained by your point as well. This is exacerbated in the overly competitive Korean society that frowns up taking a 'different' path than the 'typical' one. Japan and China I think have a lot of this, too. (I am Korean but grew up abroad).
@wraspita I honestly agree individualism plays a role. But I think it has already played a role. I know so many people whose parents in hindsight were very individualistic and weren't the best parents. It seem younger people are aware if their individualism and decided not to be bad parents. It's definitely concerning that birth rates are in decline. But frankly it seems like most parents and grandparents were never qualified to be parents to begin with. I'm in no position to tell someone they shouldn't have kids because I think they are unqualified. But I think its very obvious most people are broken and raise broken children who continue a broken cycle.
It's interesting how they seem not to address the reason for the fact that a large portion of the single households are from elderlies, not from youngsters who probably just want freedom and independence that comes with living solo.
Demographic shift. Extended family is the thing of the past. Nuclear family is slowly eroding. Solo living is ascending slowly but surely due to change societal circumstances.
Its not a Korean problem its a first world problem its to expensive to raise a family and find jobs that pay a living wage thank God I already have 4 grandchildren all under 10
Ppl realized that it's 'ok' in today's society to live alone and not rush into marriage. They realize peace is everything. I'm sure many do have a pet more likely a dog or cat though.
Societies of developed countries becoming ageing, childless, and single. This is a global trend. The cost of raising a family is just too high, and the lifestyle is unbalanced.
Can match all single household to join 2 household from age category 25-30, age 30-40, age40-50, age 50-55, age 55-60, age 60-65, age 65-70, age 70-75. I am not talking in spouse relationships if one is not in love romantically but as join friendship sharing space living in separate rooms is a good match also.
Instead of having chaotic family life and ruining the time on earth living solo is the best option. If you take a survey that depicts how many married people like to go back to being single, the majority will prefer to solo living.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
@@johnnypham2850 I agree with you Johnny. The real test comes in time trouble. Those who can stand will win but those who can't once cherished relationships turn out to be living hell. That's what I mean.
That is a bandage not the solution, The world needs transformation of hearts, sin causes the chaos, it's always been a problem, imperfect sinful humans cause this mess, only Jesus can heal and change us individually.
For a short while, my eyes played trick on me cuz I read it was “Solo Leveling(the famous korean manhwa) instead of “Solo Living” LOL I was confused why the content was so serious!😂😂😂
I don't blame people who choose to live solo. Much respect!!! It takes courage, but it would be better for your mental wellbeing lol. Don't put up with someone who does not do you good. If living alone is a better option, do it. 😊 👍
If I am rich & dont have to worry about high cost of livings I will want to have a partner. But in reality I am tired after a long day at work thus I am still single. But I am saving to at least buy a small condo for myself.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
Child rearing especially, because there is a societal pressure to send your child to "tutor schools" which are expensive. Also the first generation of kids that experienced the crazy tutor school schedule has become adults and most of them (who I talked to before) refuse to have children or if they would have children they expressed their desire to move overseas so they can avoid the tutor schools. Tutor Schools AKA Academy, are special schools attended by Korean children after their regular school. The extreme parents enroll their kids to tutor schools until 12 Midnight. Korea is generally safe so kids walking at the dead at night is normal. Some of them have Saturday and Sunday schedule as well.
I’m very confident: I can’t test it out but ground up working a normal non skilled position in South Korea & establishing a relationship & then procreating. I’m really sure I could prove all the comment section incorrect in their philosophies. I’m really certain of it. rockstar life in the famous is no longer cool. hard work & team work is respectable.
I read that lack of sleep is the reason. More sleep means more sex thoughts. But urban life and cell phones, Instagram, TH-cam, etc, means less sleep, therefore less sex.
The reason why in America it's lower is because people can't afford to live alone, so they'll even rent a room in a house to be able to save money. The ones that are single usually stay single because they've been trapped by an ex financially and don't want to be a burden or have been just screwed over and partner so badly they don't want to attempt again so they stay as alone
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
It's horrific that some women just use men as a dollar sign. I can't even wrap my mind around that. Having a meaningful relationship with someone and marrying them, then growing old together sounds like a wonderful goal. Too bad in many Asians countries there is so much competition and having kids brings so much pressure. Raising a family should be a wonderful stage of married life, not a burden and wanting to keep up with others. Thats just crazy.
I don't know anyone in the States that fits that example. And the only people who move in with strangers are illegals who cram themselves into rooms with others.
You call Koreans living solo as a trend. Do you mean as opposed to being an adult living with other adults or grown children still living with parents?
I just took a basic Environmental science class buuuut correct me if im wrong, If the economic is doing very well overall, the household shrinks. Less people rooming with roomates or needing a partner to split the cost or needing to bear more childen because the health is so great you dont need to pop out 5 kids so 2 will survive at the minimum 😂
Clearly many people don't like living with others. As wealth increase and people have the option more decide to live alone. They may wish to find a partner but apparently no one meets their requirements or they don't meet other people's requirements. Maybe people are delusional about their standards.
Economic times article Recent data also suggested that South Korea had the lowest fertility rate in the world at 0.81, which further went down from the 0.85 that it recorded in the previous year. The fertility rate is far behind the global average of 1.6 children per woman. In 1970, Korean women averaged 4 children per woman, which continued to decline steadily, dropping to below 1 in 2018. The high suicide rates and low fertility rates in Asian powerhouses like Korea and Japan indicate social and health woes in developed economies.
Living alone teaches us to be self-sufficient. In India when young we inherently depend upon our parents, after marriage on our spouse, then children, etc. We should try solo living at least some point in life to get out of this dependency cycle as nothing in life is permanent ... also solo living makes us more open to learning irrespective of age ... eg: cooking, washing, driving, plumbing, new technologies, ... you can't just bypass them as some are needed for daily survival. Yes it gets lonely but the trick is to maintain a fulfilling life full of hobbies and activities, friends grp, etc.
Newer generations less likely to get married, thus less together to buy family houses which are expensive. Right, modern cultures prioritize freedom than warm, comfortable family of multiple ppl. They don’t think of staying with parents or joining up with friends (of coz couples).
The largest population of those living alone are the seenuor citizens? So they’re including those who can’t help but live alone - this skews the data doesn’t it the issue is living alone because they chose to live alone. The elderly do not choose to live alone. Their families left them. Their wives or husbands died. I don’t get this research.
America has been like this since 2012, korea and china were lagging following. We are already at mass migration. This will happen to the asians as well.
I think Prof. Choi hit it directly on the head indicating the Catastrophic Sewol disaster, how the media, govt, and involved services in the attempted rescue failed to handle it properly as a breach and dysfunction in the social contract with it's growing youth and a need to break away from traditional ways and pressure. I even read a ridiculous article that someone was considering 80 hour work weeks last year(!),
They don't want disabled Koreans to get married and stigmatize them to live alone, the only difference is these are none disabled living alone, and like in the U.S it's a choice for none-disabled who 'don't want to be in a relationship and not get married', while it's often never the choice of the disabled Korean or American who is disabled not by choice, and despite working and high functional they are treated as lesser and discriminated against if they dare to get married, they are stigmatized and ostracized by society.....welcome to living alow for those who aren't disabled it's a choice, but never for those who are disabled and unfortunately society fails to understand this.
Very suggestive reporting. It costs on average for US young people to leave home independently needs $2752880.00 won per month just for rent. They can't live alone here like that without making money or parents paying their way. The smaller more modern living space the more expensive. Children cost millions.
It’s primarily a result of aging population and lowest birthrate in the world at 0.8. Replacement is 2.1 children per couple. Below 1.9 is unrecoverable. 0.8 is demographic self deletion. A large percentage of population is single old people like me and few to no children to be adults in the future. South Korea will collapse by 2040. Koreans know this and for people under 50 there will be no money for old age pensions and no traditional extended families to fall back on. Meanwhile Notth Korea is hungry and does not have this population problem as bad as South Korea. What do you think will happen?
Yet the poverty rate is very low in South Korea, especially among those of child bearing ages. Koreans have so much money, they can choose to live alone and not have to get a roommate to make ends meet.
FACT: I am single in Divided States of Amerika. I live alone in a forest in a tent 🏕️ on land I bought. The cities and suburbs are too toxic and too evil filled with superficial people who care more about materialism and image over the well being of humans. My dignity and peace of mind is too valuable to be married to a gold digger. No thanks. I would rather keep to myself and save money for tiny home and eat healthier food and no drama. Mental health is just too important.
Divided States smh Your comment reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode where Tennessee Ernie Ford is a guest actor and he plays the role of a country fella who doesn't want to be vamped by city women. Lucy dresses up as a city woman and tries to "vamp" him. He ends up liking it and she has to run for her life. 😂😂😂 You make some valid points. Vanlifing and tiny home living are two popular options here because people just are more free and protect themselves from all the materialism and society traps.
As a student already witnessing these changes, I had to make thorough prepararions during college so that I can go to 대기업(Big companies that pay you 2x than small-medium companies). I just couldn't picture myself making average starting salary and saving enough for the future. While I got a job offer from 대기업, most graduates can't and have to settle for barely sustainable lifestyle and poor working conditions in smaller companies.
You forgot to mention Korea's toxic tradition when it comes to marriage life. (e.g. toxic in-laws, (mostly) abusive husbands, you're mostly a house maid rather than a house wife to your husband's family specially on occasions where you keep serving them such as cleaning, cooking and washing dishes, like you are there not only to visit but to serve them, etc.) This doesn't pertain to all them but to the majority who still practice this tradition. I'm not saying that the wife should or shouldn't do this & that, but to have at least that balance contribution since they've become one family. Helping each other.
All wealth of the society is moving more quickly to the top rich individuals / families.
This is causing the rest of the society to stop re-producing.
Why have kids just so they can be slaves to make the rich more rich.
The rich an have as many children as they want, we the poor are good without👍
@1 yup
Exactly! the average man is on the verge of extinction and ordinary people refuse consciously to recreate so we do not make them slaves to such selfish people. What they gonna do in the end? indeed more resources for them, but who is gonna make them rich anymore? they need the working class to applaud them, kiss their a.sses, consume what they produce, and more. plus, what can fewer people do when they get old, sick, they need other people to come up with new ideas, to create, and produce. things do not get simpler if only the rich, most beautiful and potent people will live on this planet. Notheless, life is not worth creating , because as i see it, no matter who you are and what you have to offer, no human life whatsoever is good.
Living solo is great. I've been doing it most of my life and wouldn't change it for anything. Quiet, peaceful and don't have to deal with anyones drama or problems.
that's what I'm saying it's the only way either that or to be manipulated by others especially terrible roommates
If you're rich it's all good. If you're not well good luck to you, you'll succumbed to a monotonous and sad life. In the end the human species is a communicative species, it's how communities and countries flourished through hundreds of years.
@@mgcolom
Not at all. I'm almost 70, on a fixed income and very content and happy alone and have been for years. I have plenty of hobbies and go everywhere alone and have fun. I'm not emotionally needy.
@@Oldeagle66 Now that changes everything. At that point in time, experiences is what you long for and acceptance, so I agree with your take. The younger generation though, it will be hard for them to have this mentality. They might say yes, but after some time they'll long for some sort companionship.
@@mgcolom
Thanks to social media, they've been fed constant attention and acceptance.
I am pleased to see that professors in Korea are well-informed and ready to contribute to the development of effective policies for addressing these issues.
Single household doesn’t mean single. I have some Korean friends decided not to get married but still have a relationship. They just don’t live tgt.
Single means unmarried in statistics and dating.
They just doing nasty things without marriage that's bad .
Having a wife is better because you can get laid whenever you want.
@@superior54NOONE wants a big Family! Stop romanticizing FREE LABOR!
@@johnnypham2850 What do you mean romanticizing free labor?
Single person household are growing for a variety of reasons. It's too expensive to marry, much less have children. The expectations parents put on their children when they live at home is too much. What person who is 25+ wants their parents giving them a curfew? This is especially true for women, who have even more rules put on them. Having your own space is just more peaceful, not to mention if you ever get in a relationship you don't have to tip toe around your parents or spend on hotel if they want to stay the night.
Many would rather not deal with the burden of a spouse or the family who is not supportive. More of a hassle than it’s worth. Being single is great for many. Saves money.
its great until its not. Don't think you will be this age and healthy forever. Plan ahead if you haven't.
To me the rise in single person households is no mystery given the data presented in this story. There is an aging population. More of the older married people are losing their spouses and entering widowhood. Thus the rise in the 60+ demographic. Given the age distribution of the entire population and the declines in both marriage and birth rates, the number of single person households will accelerate at a rapid pace over the next 30 years.
Exactly, which is why Tzuyang making fun of Filipinas who married to Korean farmers was so ignorant when they are in away helping in the declining population of SK.
*Edit: it's not just poverty. K-netz should also stop harrasing korean celebrities and idols when they are dating.
So I'm continuing the thoughts produced on the program, the young lady also mentioned the younger generation not wanting to marry and or have kids because it means the woman loses her job to raise kids, well, ok. And the man gets paid more to produce the same product or results, that to is good because Mama's are raising kids. So if both of these aforementioned statistics are true, why is it not producing the 'satisfied with marrying and having kids results'???
One reason has to do with rising cost of living-one person income may not sustain a family of say 2- whatever. And, as was mentioned by another, actually several, is the long hours- both for workers and students. So the country is pushing these limits that are unrealistic. Most countries push back on long hours for school children, and working dad's. No one will want 12-15 your days while raising kids.
The Cheabol, or Leaders and law makers must see about these details, or else...................
@@toriahmyworldyou got a point that is interesting.
Look at what Many Young Philippina's are currently doing.
The country protects the kids from being harassed by older men from other countries, and the women are marrying them, wether for love or money, it's increasing the standards of living and helping to raise the country out of deep poverty. It's an example that can be emulated elsewhere. Just saying
Some people prefer solitude (me included). Living alone allows one to enjoy peace and serenity in high-stress modern society. You can simply cut off all the noise and be yourself. I enjoyed that.
Same here
No one can force anyone to have a family, especially that more people gives importance to their carreer, travel, social. Media
So true. Many of my younger friends are too busy on FB and youtube to get married and have kids.
Kim Jong un can
It's better being lonely than with the wrong person. Everything is expensive nowadays,even if the government would support you if you had children. It depends on how good you've a lifestyle on your own and you feel good by yourself. If you have a supportive partner and both decide to be together, you'd share equal payments and shares together.
Living solo is a lifestyle increasingly celebrated on shows like "I Live Alone." The featured celebrities showcase the undeniable perks of independence. Imagine having complete control over your space - blasting music late at night, indulging in messy hobbies, or keeping a meticulously clean environment, all on your own terms!
This autonomy extends beyond your living space. You can structure your entire day around your passions, be it diving deep into a creative project or finally mastering that new recipe. Social interaction doesn't have to suffer either! The show cleverly demonstrates how fulfilling friendships and social activities can thrive alongside a solo living arrangement.
While "I Live Alone" features celebrities with a luxurious lifestyle, the core message resonates: living alone fosters self-reliance, personal growth, and the freedom to prioritize your passions. It's a lifestyle choice gaining traction, and its popularity suggests a growing cultural acceptance of the many advantages of flying solo.
Blasting music at night is disturbing to neighbors.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
Yes but also it leads to loneliness which is actually one of the leading causes of death
@@garyhoang9923 A person can be alone, but not lonely. In fact, some people in marriages can feel very isolated. This is because social connection is key, and strong relationships can be built in many places, whether through friendships, hobbies, or community involvement.
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Living alone in major cities of developed countries is not a sign that people have more options, quite the opposite. People choose to live alone because it's completely impossible to sustain a family with the ever-increasing cost of living.
In South Korea, for example, if you want a good job with a decent salary, you have to go to Seoul. But everyone wants to go there for the same reason. The result: Everything becomes very expensive. Rent for a tiny apartment, barely enough for one person, is exorbitant. Now imagine having to rent an apartment for a family of three or more? Impossible if you don't have a lot of money.
Developed countries are contradictory. They are wealthy, developed nations, but opportunities are only in the capital; the rest of the country is rural, with no opportunities for young people. People have a high level of professional qualifications, but if you want a job, you have to go to the capital. Yet, even with a good job and a decent salary in the capital, it's not enough to afford a decent apartment; you end up living in a tiny cubicle barely big enough for a bed, which is completely unhealthy.
But they are still considered developed countries. Controversial and ironic, I would say.
tiny apartments,no money for marriage and kids,poor working conditions,overworked people and students,this is a picture of a poor nation
Couldn't be described more accurately
Very low poverty rate, high college graduation rate, and Koreans are some of the most travelled nation in the world per capita. By far the most travelled people in Asia, you gotta have money to travel outside of your country so much. You'll see Korean tourists everywhere in Asia and Europe. That doesn't sound like a poor nation.
I grew up in America were it's the opposite. Poor people have babies so they can get more government handouts.
Hypercomsumption at its peak. They prefer to consume, travel, work, and live pathethic lives alone in small boxes, rather that build loving families... Nothing to envy about it. Brainwashed
in the Philippines usually it's the poor people who have lots of kids...they don't think about money...they just make as many kids as they can
Society needs to relax their demands for expecting parents to provide EVERYTHING for their children, ie. best schools, best education, best clothes, best everything... then parents can relax and have kids w/o feeling so pressured to be the greatest parents in the world.... 🙏
Yeah older generations believed they would even give up their car and home to their kids in exchange for elderly care though most adult kids my generation don’t keep their end of the bargain.
I agree with this. While some of the low birth rate has to do with the individualism that dominates modern child bearing age people mind's, I'd argue that a significant percentage is explained by your point as well. This is exacerbated in the overly competitive Korean society that frowns up taking a 'different' path than the 'typical' one. Japan and China I think have a lot of this, too. (I am Korean but grew up abroad).
@wraspita I honestly agree individualism plays a role. But I think it has already played a role. I know so many people whose parents in hindsight were very individualistic and weren't the best parents. It seem younger people are aware if their individualism and decided not to be bad parents.
It's definitely concerning that birth rates are in decline. But frankly it seems like most parents and grandparents were never qualified to be parents to begin with. I'm in no position to tell someone they shouldn't have kids because I think they are unqualified. But I think its very obvious most people are broken and raise broken children who continue a broken cycle.
thats all the parents responsibilities
1) Good to be here with you or 2) Thank you for having me. 🙂
i wonder how many actually SEEK to live alone
It's interesting how they seem not to address the reason for the fact that a large portion of the single households are from elderlies, not from youngsters who probably just want freedom and independence that comes with living solo.
Demographic shift. Extended family is the thing of the past. Nuclear family is slowly eroding. Solo living is ascending slowly but surely due to change societal circumstances.
Solo leveling ❤
Its not a Korean problem its a first world problem its to expensive to raise a family and find jobs that pay a living wage thank God I already have 4 grandchildren all under 10
The economy is bad everywhere , so S. Korea is just reaching the level of everybody else.
CNBC just reported that in the USA, more then 47% of parents still support their adult children.
Ppl realized that it's 'ok' in today's society to live alone and not rush into marriage. They realize peace is everything. I'm sure many do have a pet more likely a dog or cat though.
The problem lies here
Seoul is south korea and south korea is seoul
Basically, if you're poor, you live with somebody. If you're rich, you live alone.
Being single is Not the same as living solo or having a one person household. A lot of single people in Nordic countries in Europe have children.
Pretty sure its not a trend its the cost of living. Owning a home is impossible with a college educated salary
The lovely Konglish concept of “solo” :)
Societies of developed countries becoming ageing, childless, and single. This is a global trend. The cost of raising a family is just too high, and the lifestyle is unbalanced.
Can match all single household to join 2 household from age category 25-30, age 30-40, age40-50, age 50-55, age 55-60, age 60-65, age 65-70, age 70-75. I am not talking in spouse relationships if one is not in love romantically but as join friendship sharing space living in separate rooms is a good match also.
Instead of having chaotic family life and ruining the time on earth living solo is the best option. If you take a survey that depicts how many married people like to go back to being single, the majority will prefer to solo living.
Why the faq does she have the Queen of Englands accent?
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
@@johnnypham2850
I agree with you Johnny.
The real test comes in time trouble. Those who can stand will win but those who can't once cherished relationships turn out to be living hell. That's what I mean.
That is a bandage not the solution, The world needs transformation of hearts, sin causes the chaos, it's always been a problem, imperfect sinful humans cause this mess, only Jesus can heal and change us individually.
@@sofiabravo1994
Yes. I agree totally
w/the amount of dating abuse and domestic violence that has gone up, Single probably is more safer.
For a short while, my eyes played trick on me cuz I read it was “Solo Leveling(the famous korean manhwa) instead of “Solo Living” LOL I was confused why the content was so serious!😂😂😂
What’s the point of getting married in the sexism and bullying society?
So many women can easily know the dark side of men at workplace 😅…
what's the point of getting married when eventually she's just gonna leave you at the end and take half of what you have
I don't blame people who choose to live solo. Much respect!!! It takes courage, but it would be better for your mental wellbeing lol. Don't put up with someone who does not do you good. If living alone is a better option, do it. 😊 👍
I converse with a married Canadian couple. They live separately but see each other every day.
It’s okay. People who are married can make up for those who aren’t. Not everyone is destined to get married.
I thought this said Solo Levelling, and I haven't even read or watched it, my bad
It's almost the same, solo 4life 💪
If I am rich & dont have to worry about high cost of livings I will want to have a partner. But in reality I am tired after a long day at work thus I am still single. But I am saving to at least buy a small condo for myself.
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
I think the professor should look at the role of social media and how that plays into the feelings of disconnection.
It's every where. My husband and I have 2 sons we are done we don't want no more.
Tax breaks for married couples with children could mitigate the cost of living and education.
SOKoreans choose to live alone rather than get married because it's too costly to have families...child rearing getting a house for family etc..??? 😅
Femenist agenda Wins
Child rearing especially, because there is a societal pressure to send your child to "tutor schools" which are expensive.
Also the first generation of kids that experienced the crazy tutor school schedule has become adults and most of them (who I talked to before) refuse to have children or if they would have children they expressed their desire to move overseas so they can avoid the tutor schools.
Tutor Schools AKA Academy, are special schools attended by Korean children after their regular school. The extreme parents enroll their kids to tutor schools until 12 Midnight. Korea is generally safe so kids walking at the dead at night is normal. Some of them have Saturday and Sunday schedule as well.
Better community. Safe society🙌
I’m very confident: I can’t test it out but ground up working a normal non skilled position in South Korea & establishing a relationship & then procreating. I’m really sure I could prove all the comment section incorrect in their philosophies. I’m really certain of it. rockstar life in the famous is no longer cool. hard work & team work is respectable.
I read that lack of sleep is the reason. More sleep means more sex thoughts.
But urban life and cell phones, Instagram, TH-cam, etc, means less sleep, therefore less sex.
The reason why in America it's lower is because people can't afford to live alone, so they'll even rent a room in a house to be able to save money. The ones that are single usually stay single because they've been trapped by an ex financially and don't want to be a burden or have been just screwed over and partner so badly they don't want to attempt again so they stay as alone
No one would do this if they had to marry in order to meet their needs for intimacy and they will regret failing to form meaningful intimate relationships with a contract once they hit a wall and cannot have their needs for intimacy as a human met.
It's horrific that some women just use men as a dollar sign. I can't even wrap my mind around that.
Having a meaningful relationship with someone and marrying them, then growing old together sounds like a wonderful goal. Too bad in many Asians countries there is so much competition and having kids brings so much pressure. Raising a family should be a wonderful stage of married life, not a burden and wanting to keep up with others. Thats just crazy.
I don't know anyone in the States that fits that example. And the only people who move in with strangers are illegals who cram themselves into rooms with others.
The 50s Utopia experiment is coming true for humans ... just took longer than expected
Going to be every country, because maintaining a financial obligation for others is just too much.
You call Koreans living solo as a trend. Do you mean as opposed to being an adult living with other adults or grown children still living with parents?
Jennie’s Solo was very influential
I just took a basic Environmental science class buuuut correct me if im wrong, If the economic is doing very well overall, the household shrinks. Less people rooming with roomates or needing a partner to split the cost or needing to bear more childen because the health is so great you dont need to pop out 5 kids so 2 will survive at the minimum 😂
No place has survived without a cohesive family environment
from solo leveling to solo living real fast 😂
Asian men going mgtow now😂. Its been like this here since 2012. Welcome to the west korea.😢
Clearly many people don't like living with others. As wealth increase and people have the option more decide to live alone. They may wish to find a partner but apparently no one meets their requirements or they don't meet other people's requirements. Maybe people are delusional about their standards.
Economic times article
Recent data also suggested that South Korea had the lowest fertility rate in the world at 0.81, which further went down from the 0.85 that it recorded in the previous year. The fertility rate is far behind the global average of 1.6 children per woman. In 1970, Korean women averaged 4 children per woman, which continued to decline steadily, dropping to below 1 in 2018. The high suicide rates and low fertility rates in Asian powerhouses like Korea and Japan indicate social and health woes in developed economies.
No, what happens as women get tired of cleaning up after men when you have to go 50-50 and you’re both have to work yet women still have to do so much
Living alone is like having a personal space to shut the world out as soon as you close the door behind you. True luxury.
Living alone teaches us to be self-sufficient. In India when young we inherently depend upon our parents, after marriage on our spouse, then children, etc. We should try solo living at least some point in life to get out of this dependency cycle as nothing in life is permanent ... also solo living makes us more open to learning irrespective of age ... eg: cooking, washing, driving, plumbing, new technologies, ... you can't just bypass them as some are needed for daily survival. Yes it gets lonely but the trick is to maintain a fulfilling life full of hobbies and activities, friends grp, etc.
Odd that those Scandinavian countries are also the most content
They're not, it's the ranking are bull crap
Its more like people have found themselves in an economic crux.
Newer generations less likely to get married, thus less together to buy family houses which are expensive. Right, modern cultures prioritize freedom than warm, comfortable family of multiple ppl. They don’t think of staying with parents or joining up with friends (of coz couples).
The largest population of those living alone are the seenuor citizens? So they’re including those who can’t help but live alone - this skews the data doesn’t it the issue is living alone because they chose to live alone. The elderly do not choose to live alone. Their families left them. Their wives or husbands died. I don’t get this research.
America has been like this since 2012, korea and china were lagging following. We are already at mass migration. This will happen to the asians as well.
ARISE!!!!
I think Prof. Choi hit it directly on the head indicating the Catastrophic Sewol disaster, how the media, govt, and involved services in the attempted rescue failed to handle it properly as a breach and dysfunction in the social contract with it's growing youth and a need to break away from traditional ways and pressure. I even read a ridiculous article that someone was considering 80 hour work weeks last year(!),
They don't want disabled Koreans to get married and stigmatize them to live alone, the only difference is these are none disabled living alone, and like in the U.S it's a choice for none-disabled who 'don't want to be in a relationship and not get married', while it's often never the choice of the disabled Korean or American who is disabled not by choice, and despite working and high functional they are treated as lesser and discriminated against if they dare to get married, they are stigmatized and ostracized by society.....welcome to living alow for those who aren't disabled it's a choice, but never for those who are disabled and unfortunately society fails to understand this.
I visited Iceland, no marriage there .
Why dont they share with friends to save money and to support eachother socially,psychologically,emotionally
Solo leveling and need A rise for everyday life
Because nobody is worth marrying anymore
Very suggestive reporting. It costs on average for US young people to leave home independently needs $2752880.00 won per month just for rent. They can't live alone here like that without making money or parents paying their way. The smaller more modern living space the more expensive. Children cost millions.
To live alone is the best choice it’s Natural deep down 😌
1인당 GMO(유전자조작식품) 수입량 전세계 1위 대한민국. 미국의 식민지.
It’s primarily a result of aging population and lowest birthrate in the world at 0.8. Replacement is 2.1 children per couple. Below 1.9 is unrecoverable. 0.8 is demographic self deletion. A large percentage of population is single old people like me and few to no children to be adults in the future. South Korea will collapse by 2040. Koreans know this and for people under 50 there will be no money for old age pensions and no traditional extended families to fall back on. Meanwhile Notth Korea is hungry and does not have this population problem as bad as South Korea. What do you think will happen?
Life is unaffordable 😢
Yet the poverty rate is very low in South Korea, especially among those of child bearing ages. Koreans have so much money, they can choose to live alone and not have to get a roommate to make ends meet.
what Korea needs is Spiritual awakening
I agree with you!.👍
@@leedaniels7196 wouldn't be helpful without a cultural re-evaluation. Collectivistic ideology has some serious draw backs
Wrong. Korea is probably one of the few Christian conservative countries in Asia after Philippines and it is not considered Asia.
No, god has left the chat, unless you are superstitious.
@@jacqueslee2592 : he said spiritual awakening, not religion 😅
Got it all ass backwards. People should lift each other up. Lend a hand. I'm shocked at the negative views.
This is happening in all advanced countries!
FACT: I am single in Divided States of Amerika. I live alone in a forest in a tent 🏕️ on land I bought. The cities and suburbs are too toxic and too evil filled with superficial people who care more about materialism and image over the well being of humans. My dignity and peace of mind is too valuable to be married to a gold digger. No thanks. I would rather keep to myself and save money for tiny home and eat healthier food and no drama. Mental health is just too important.
Divided States smh
Your comment reminds me of the I Love Lucy episode where Tennessee Ernie Ford is a guest actor and he plays the role of a country fella who doesn't want to be vamped by city women. Lucy dresses up as a city woman and tries to "vamp" him. He ends up liking it and she has to run for her life. 😂😂😂
You make some valid points. Vanlifing and tiny home living are two popular options here because people just are more free and protect themselves from all the materialism and society traps.
As a student already witnessing these changes, I had to make thorough prepararions during college so that I can go to 대기업(Big companies that pay you 2x than small-medium companies). I just couldn't picture myself making average starting salary and saving enough for the future. While I got a job offer from 대기업, most graduates can't and have to settle for barely sustainable lifestyle and poor working conditions in smaller companies.
It's cheaper and it's difficult to find a partner
I love living alone. Strange how they really paint this in a negative way.
Same here and agree
For reals. Like pity you kind of feeling. I like living alone and even going to go eat by myself.
People these days are too tired, self centred and materialistic to maintain a relationship not to mention family unit.
single household only good for certain times, after that you hit the wall
Solo levelling
I live alone, and being single my whole life. These statistic is bull shit
10% of the total population isnt staggering. 50mm is not many people in the scale or global population.
Just like Japan.
You forgot to mention Korea's toxic tradition when it comes to marriage life. (e.g. toxic in-laws, (mostly) abusive husbands, you're mostly a house maid rather than a house wife to your husband's family specially on occasions where you keep serving them such as cleaning, cooking and washing dishes, like you are there not only to visit but to serve them, etc.) This doesn't pertain to all them but to the majority who still practice this tradition. I'm not saying that the wife should or shouldn't do this & that, but to have at least that balance contribution since they've become one family. Helping each other.
The times in my life when I was happiest, I was living alone.❤ Not everyone living alone is lonely and s*icidal.
1:00 she ignored him haha
Why not solo leveling instead?
Speak korean in korea !!! Keep your language and culture !!!!
Is expensive to married and have children. Im from America, same thing is starting to happen here. No babies are being born.
USA divorce rates are high.
family is a hassle
4B is kicking their a**es
Nah it's been around since the late '90s way before 4b what drives this is economics
Oh at first i thought i saw solo leveling.