john 975 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Life satisfaction in Korea is lower than China and Vietnam’s Translated by: john @ onehallyu.com Pew Research Center recently conducted a survey where they asked different countries to rate their lives on a scale of 0 to 10. 47% of South Koreans rated their lives at a 7 or above. South Korea ranked 8th amongst the ‘advanced or developed countries’, with Israel being the most satisfied country (75%) followed by the U.S. (65%), Germany (60%), and the U.K (58%). Meanwhile, economically emerging and currently still developing countries such as Vietnam (64%) and China (59%) ranked higher in terms of life satisfaction than Korea. (Translator's Note: You can read the full research in English here.) 1. [+1277, -63] Although our economy has developed rapidly fast, the gap between the rich and the poor is getting worse, our welfare programs are weak, we have a lot of decomposition, our education system is headed in the wrong direction, and our quality of life is falling. The kids and the constantly working parents don’t even dinner together anymore 2. [+1017, -69] This research already failed the moment it labeled Korea as a ‘developed’ country. 3. [+956, -31] Do you know why the nightlife in our country is so developed? It’s because we don’t have a set time for when work ends, so when we’re done with our jobs, everyone wants to relieve their stress by drinking or eating out… Germany and other countries in Northern Europe have a set time of 5PM for when they get to go home, so all the stores close early… Honestly, Koreans are the most pitiful but we don’t even know it 4. [+554, -28] So 47% of us said we are either completely satisfied with life, pretty much satisfied, generally satisfied, or kind of satisfied? 5. [+468, -143] This is because in countries that aren’t developed, people think, “This is just the way of life.†But in our country, we think, “No, we can live a much better life†but to make that a reality, it’s too hard 6. [+150, -9] Korea needs to get rid of their Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Most of the nation is still developing, but there are corrupt politicians who get paid by larger companies 7. [+123, -6] We’re a developed country that only sells TV and cellphones 8. [+121, -5] Most of the country are creditors. How could they possibly be happy? 9. [+116, -13] Our country’s GPD PP is well over $20k, and yet we are in the top 3 for highest suicide rate. It’s a serious problem. 10. [+96, -4] Our country is one where the ones who have a lot of money consider the country a buffet and take whatever they want, so how could the remaining 90% of people who are poor be happy? 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silktiger 3,227 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Education in most Asian countries is pretty screwed up >.< 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsene Lupin 3,500 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) this is what happens when so many people are obsessed with looks and have a super pressuring education system Edited October 30, 2014 by Arsene Lupin 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayingSeohyun 6,688 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The UK is better tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit 3,699 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 this is what happens when everyone is obsessed with looks Not every single Korean person is obsessed with looks tho. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sa1zo 3,534 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The first comments seems to sum it up the situation pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsene Lupin 3,500 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Not every single Korean person is obsessed with looks tho. no of course not i didn't mean it literally and there's always lots of aspects that come into play but what got me curious now is which country has the lowest happiness rate Edited October 30, 2014 by Arsene Lupin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) 3. [+956, -31] Do you know why the nightlife in our country is so developed? It’s because we don’t have a set time for when work ends, so when we’re done with our jobs, everyone wants to relieve their stress by drinking or eating out… Germany and other countries in Northern Europe have a set time of 5PM for when they get to go home, so all the stores close early… Honestly, Koreans are the most pitiful but we don’t even know it The part about Germany is really true. More countries should focus on fomenting work quality over work quantity. Most of the times when people work 9/10/11/12 hours a day, after the first 6/7, the quality of the work seriously plummets. If they let people go home at proper hours, be with their families and have time for hobbies, people would be happier. Edited October 30, 2014 by mgl 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john 975 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 3. [+956, -31] Do you know why the nightlife in our country is so developed? It’s because we don’t have a set time for when work ends, so when we’re done with our jobs, everyone wants to relieve their stress by drinking or eating out… Germany and other countries in Northern Europe have a set time of 5PM for when they get to go home, so all the stores close early… Honestly, Koreans are the most pitiful but we don’t even know it The part about Germany is really true. More countries should focus on fomenting work quality over work quantity. Most of the times when people work 9/10/11/12 hours a day, after the first 6/7, the quality of the work seriously plummets. If they let people go home at proper hours, be with their families and have time for hobbies, people would be happier. Do you live in Germany? Is it true that they have an hour long break where all businesses close in the middle of the day or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrosia 149 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 3. [+956, -31] Do you know why the nightlife in our country is so developed? It’s because we don’t have a set time for when work ends, so when we’re done with our jobs, everyone wants to relieve their stress by drinking or eating out… Germany and other countries in Northern Europe have a set time of 5PM for when they get to go home, so all the stores close early… Honestly, Koreans are the most pitiful but we don’t even know it where do k-netz get their information? Do they just pull it out of a hat smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Do you live in Germany? Is it true that they have an hour long break where all businesses close in the middle of the day or something? that's Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john 975 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 that's Spain Yikes I'm embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Do you live in Germany? Is it true that they have an hour long break where all businesses close in the middle of the day or something? No, I just read articles now and then about things like that. I think what you're mentioning is in Spain with the "siesta". where do k-netz get their information? Do they just pull it out of a hat smh http://www.news.com.au/finance/work/germany-no-more-work-emails-after-6pm/story-fnkgbb6w-1227080010326 Edited October 30, 2014 by mgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 where do k-netz get their information? Do they just pull it out of a hat smh It's a half truth though. Afaik most countries in Northern Europe have 40-hour work weeks. So 8 hours/day on average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belly 1,081 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I thought Korea was a developed country, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocumentaLy 6,033 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 This isn't at all shocking. The Vietnamese and Chinese may be poorer but they're not as pressured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyunlady 146 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 South Korea needs to change its law about work hours and study hours.. how can someone only being at home for less than 7 hours everyday ;A; (celebs are normal for having busy and unexpexted schedules, but normal worker and student.....) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9 and 1/2 weeks with KK 427 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 It's a half truth though. Afaik most countries in Northern Europe have 40-hour work weeks. So 8 hours/day on average... isn't it like that for the whole europe ? i live in central/east part of europe and it's like that here as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 isn't it like that for the whole europe ? i live in central/east part of europe and it's like that here as well It should be, I just didn't include the rest as I wasn't sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extremedivas 44 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The Korea way of living is being pressure of Being perfect and do of what you been told to do. Some of these ceo and boss treat their employees like shit. In Korea like you has to leave when your boss leave from work. In American we has time limit of what time to go work and what time to leave from work. We law about sexual harassing in workplaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaya 543 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 7. [+123, -6] We’re a developed country that only sells TV and cellphones truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21jumpstreet 390 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Regarding China and Vietnam ranking high : do people really think that when inhabitants from a non-democratic country is asked by a stranger "are you happy in your country" they will get an honest answer from everyone. In countries without freedom of expression, happiness poll, just like government popularity poll, are always partially skewed because some people worry about speaking openly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21jumpstreet 390 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) 7. [+123, -6] We’re a developed country that only sells TV and cellphones truth and cars. and big ships (a shitload of them), and general electronic appliance. Australia sells coal, iron, beef. How is that more developed ? edit: and uranium Edited October 31, 2014 by 21jumpstreet 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviandrepepe 6,559 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) To be honest I like k entertainment but beside there entertainment . The country Have is quantity of issues. Culture is not a good excuse for being in the wrong. Edited November 2, 2014 by Poporitolo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletWhimsy 2,203 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Education in most Asian countries is pretty screwed up >.< Yup And the super sad thing here is that everything happening now will just keep on affecting the future of these countries, as each generation snowballs down the same crooked road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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