Certain songs making the rounds in South Korea have caused concern for many as they encourage suicide among the youth. The songs, as per the Korea Times last Sept. 11, have been circulating online for years, with a certain one, entitled “Head-butt Suicide,” standing out as it encourages jumping to one’s death. As per the World Health Organization, around 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, or 1 person every 40 seconds. South Korea is among the countries with the highest suicide rates in the world. Cody Cepeda /raRELATED STORIES:South Korea develops smartphone app to curb student suicideKorea allows abused minors to sue parentsADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 14, 2018 04:18 UTC