In 2023, the number of suicides in South Korea was highest among high school students, with 4,148 reported cases. Suicides were also high among those enrolled in university or higher education institutions. South Korea has the highest suicide rate among the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Number of suicide deaths in South Korea in 2023, by level of education
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