South Korea Suicide Deaths Exceed 7,000 in First Half of 2025

In the first six months of 2025, over 7,000 people in South Korea took their own lives.

This number is slightly lower than the same period last year, but similar to the year before.

People in their 50s accounted for the largest share of these deaths.

South Korea has the highest suicide rate among developed countries.

Experts say that suicide isn't just a personal problem, but a bigger issue that needs help from the government.

This includes looking at how government policies, like those about jobs and money, might affect people and their mental health.