Obesity is becoming a major problem in South Korea, compounded by mental health concerns and socio-economic implications stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

But different communities are hit harder than others, with the most vulnerable experiencing the brunt of this health crisis. 

The complex nature of this escalating obesity issue necessitates interventions that go beyond mere dietary adjustments. According to a 2022 study from the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, about one in three people in the country — 36.3% — were clinically obese in 2019, a jump from 29.7% in 2009. 

The gender distribution within these