TL;DR — IN KOREAN VIBES
This is trending because it exposes a dark and alarming side of Korea's intense academic culture, with drug misuse among teens now a more prevalent issue than smoking. The statistics are shocking and highlight a growing crisis that many Koreans are deeply concerned about.
https://n.news.naver.com/article/022/0004122239?sid=102‘공부 잘하는 약’ 유혹에 빠진 10대…마약류 오남용, 흡연율 앞질렀다청소년 5.2% 마약류 약물 ‘비의료용’ 경험 있어 ADHD 치료제가 제일 높아…집중력 향상 목적 고카페인 음료 경험도 다분해…입시경제가 원인 최근 청소년 약물 오남용이 심각한 사회문제로 부상한 가운데 마약류 약물n.news.naver.com출처: 중도정치 갤러리[원본 보기]
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study drugs
A colloquial term in Korea referring to prescription medications, often ADHD drugs like Ritalin or Adderall, that students misuse to enhance focus and academic performance.
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entrance exam economy
This refers to the hyper-competitive and high-stakes environment surrounding university entrance exams in Korea, where success is seen as crucial for future prospects, driving a massive industry of private academies and intense pressure on students.
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