Scales of inequality: How socio-economic factors amplify obesity in South Korea



Analysis Scales of inequality: How socio-economic factors amplify obesity in South Korea The poorest and least educated are showing huge jumps in obesity rates, worsened by COVID lockdowns Markus BellJune 19, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of a young person eating delivered food at home \| Image: Korea Pro 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. 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. Get 30 days of free access to KoreaPro Full access to all analysis The KOREA PRO newsletter, every business day Daily analysis on the top story of the day The ability to suggest topics for coverage by our specialist team Be smart about South Korea Get full access to expert analysis and opinion. Start now No charges during your trial. Cancel anytime. A paid subscription will start after 30 days. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Briefing Start your day with the South Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily Briefing. LATEST ANALYSIS 01South Korea’s surge in dating violence exposes lack of protections for women 02Inside Yongjugol: The uncertain future of a South Korean red-light district 03South Korea’s eldercare crisis leaves families buckling under caregiving weight 04Why South Korea’s AUKUS Pillar 2 aspirations may be a distant dream 05US and Asian allies divided over long-term strategy to deal with China’s rise 06Yoon’s press conference: Apologetic tone, unchanged stance on key issues 07Seoul’s repeal of student rights ordinance sparks debate over balance of power 08South Korea’s political landscape faces turmoil amid absence of compromise

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Scales of inequality: How socio-economic factors amplify obesity in South Korea

The poorest and least educated are showing huge jumps in obesity rates, worsened by COVID lockdowns

Markus BellJune 19, 2023

Scales of inequality: How socio-economic factors amplify obesity in South Korea

An illustration of a young person eating delivered food at home | Image: Korea Pro

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.

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LATEST ANALYSIS

01South Korea’s surge in dating violence exposes lack of protections for women
02Inside Yongjugol: The uncertain future of a South Korean red-light district
03South Korea’s eldercare crisis leaves families buckling under caregiving weight
04Why South Korea’s AUKUS Pillar 2 aspirations may be a distant dream
05US and Asian allies divided over long-term strategy to deal with China’s rise
06Yoon’s press conference: Apologetic tone, unchanged stance on key issues
07Seoul’s repeal of student rights ordinance sparks debate over balance of power
08South Korea’s political landscape faces turmoil amid absence of compromise

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