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James Somaeck

James Somaeck is a freelance speechwriter completing his law degree at the University of London. He previously spent three years in South Korea as an overseas business consultant for an online game development company, where he developed an interest in Korean culture and current affairs.

South Korea must improve mental health services after the Itaewon tragedy

Young people already under chronic stress now face collective trauma, underlining need for universal mental health care

James SomaeckDecember 9, 2022

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