According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2024, approximately **** percent of middle and high school students who had suicidal thoughts in the past year cited academic problems as the main reason. This was followed by anxiety about the future and career, which accounted for around **** percent. Suicide has been the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 24 in South Korea since 2011.
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NYPI. (December 31, 2024). Main reasons for suicidal thoughts among middle and high school students in South Korea from 2017 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1267593/south-korea-reasons-for-suicidal-thoughts-among-adolescents/
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