A recent trend in South Korea has been sparking national headlines. Deemed one of the “loneliest” countries in the world, the people are now looking for a change. As of 2024, 1 in 4 adults in South Korea experience severe loneliness, with 77% of Koreans saying they feel lonely. This rapid increase … has questioned the reason for loneliness among Koreans. According to Carnegie Endowment, South Koreans have the “lowest fertility rate in the world.” They also have one of the fastest aging populations, due to low marriage rates and birth rates. But what are people doing now to break this cycle of loneliness?