South Korea’s Generation Gap

Alex Jung - Week Two Card News

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South Korea has undergone immense change in the last couple of decades.

Consequently, different generations have grown in radically different environments. Such a difference leads to a noticeable generation gap. For instance, there are language barriers between generations--younger folk come up with new words and older words are forgotten.

This shatters the vehicle of communication between generations, an integral part of a democracy. Moreover, the aging population of South Korea puts a tax burden on younger generations that are already facing economic mishaps such as debt and lack of employment.

And, the larger generation can put their agenda over the younger ones through voting power and voting participation.

Consequently, there is an animosity between generations that demand addressing.