Experts warn of potential mental and physical health risks as caffeine consumption soars among South Korea’s youth
In South Korea, where academic success often comes at the cost of sleep and well-being, students like Ye-jin turn to high-caffeine drinks to fuel their grueling study routines.
Ye-jin, a high school student in the Seoul metropolitan area, began consuming energy drinks in middle school. Now, she drinks up to two cans a day, plus coffee, especially during exam periods.
In South Korea, where academic success often comes at the cost of sleep and well-being, students like Ye-jin turn to high-caffeine drinks to fuel their grueling study routines.
Ye-jin, a high school student in the Seoul metropolitan area, began consuming energy drinks in middle school. Now, she drinks up to two cans a day, plus coffee, especially during exam periods.
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