Here's Why South Korean Government Is Paying Money to ‘Lonely Young People’

According to the reports, 3.1% of the population aged 19 to 39 in South Korea are 'reclusive lonely young people'

Social isolation and chronic loneliness are slowly becoming a priority for public health organisations and people are expressing their concerns. Now, these issues have been recognised by the government of South Korea, who are now paying their youth to 're-enter' society.

According to a report by CNN, The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has announced that it will provide up to about $500 per month to "lonely young people", in a bid to support their “psychological and emotional stability and healthy growth.”