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[Graphic News] Korea’s suicide rate triples in 20 years
By Korea HeraldPublished : March 6, 2014 - 21:09
Although the number slightly fell from its peak at 31.7 people in 2011, it still suggests that the rate has more than tripled since 1992.
Moreover, 1 in 5 suicides is due to economic and financial difficulties ― the third-most common cause after psychological distress and physiological illnesses.
It has also been reported that Korea has the highest suicide rate and the fastest suicide rate growth among OECD countries.
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Articles by Korea Herald
