It's no secret that South Korea is
in the midst of a crushing demographic crisis, as fewer and fewer couples choose to have babies. Now,
many young South Koreans aren't even interested in dating:
"Money isn't the only issue facing students on Bae's course. They often cite news stories about sex crimes, voyeurism and gender discrimination, all of which have become major societal issues in South Korea.
There were 32,000 cases of sexual violence reported to police in 2017, compared to 16,000 in 2008, according to data from the National Police Agency.
Among these, partner violence has soared sharply. Between 2016 and 2018, the number of cases in which a person was assaulted by a romantic partner or date rose from 9,000 to almost 19,000.
College student Lee Ji-su, 21, said she was deterred from dating when a friend was assaulted by her boyfriend after she broke up with him. Lee said the friend was terrified because the man kept showing up at her home even after their relationship ended."
Dating is bullshit in any country -- the desperate act of trying to convince somebody you're worth their time and attention. Throw in a slow economy, a highly traditional culture that is uncomfortable separating dating from sex from marriage from having kids, and
a healthy dose of rape culture, and this is what you get.
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