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Life Republic of Korea Life satisfaction (10 steps) 5.872 (2020) [9/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - male 5.666 (2012-2014) [10/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) - female 6.143 (2012-2014) [10/10countries] Average Happiness (10 steps) 6.0 (2000-2009) [10/10countries] Inequality of happiness (standard deviation of 10-step happiness) 2.03 (2000-2009) [2/10countries] Life satisfaction (10 steps) gender gap 0.906 (2010) [10/10countries] Tertiary - Secondary gap in life satisfaction 0.5 (2010) [2/10countries] % of those who feel very happy 16.2% (2008) [7/9countries] % of those who had positive affect on the previous day 66.1% (2010-2012) [9/10countries] % of those who report that they felt happiness on the previous day 60.8% (2010-2012) [9/10countries] % of those who had negative affect on the previous day 17.8% (2010-2012) [8/10countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel happy 86.7% (2018) [9/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel lively 82.1% (2018) [4/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel proud 66.0% (2018) [7/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel joyful 90.3% (2018) [6/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel cheerful 86.7% (2018) [4/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel scared 47.9% (2018) [2/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel miserable 29.7% (2018) [9/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel afraid 68.8% (2018) [2/9countries] % of 15 year old students who always or sometimes feel sad 52.4% (2018) [6/9countries] % of young people who have hope for their futhre 77.8% (2018) [6/7countries] % of those who think that life serves purpose 80.8% (2008) [6/9countries] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves 82.0% (2008) [4/9countries] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life 61.3% (2020) [10/10countries] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives 16.8% (2008) [5/9countries] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives 69.5% (2008) [5/9countries] % of 15 year old students who think they usually manage one way or another 85.6% (2018) [7/10countries] % of 15 year old students who feel proud that they have accomplished things 91.4% (2018) [3/10countries] % of 15 year old students who feel that they can handle many things at a time 54.9% (2018) [9/10countries] % of 15 year old students who think their belief in themselves gets them through hard times 77.1% (2018) [1/10countries] % of 15 year old students who think they can usually find their way out of it when they are in a difficult situation 80.7% (2018) [7/10countries] % of 15 year old students who worry about what others think of them when they are failing 75.0% (2018) [2/10countries] % of 15 year old students who are afraid that they might not have enough talent when they are failing 66.4% (2018) [2/10countries] % of 15 year old students who would doubt their plans for the future when they are failing 53.5% (2018) [8/10countries] Suicide Republic of Korea Suicide - all ages (per 100,000 population, age-adjusted) 20.2 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - all ages, male (per 100,000 population, age-adjusted) 29.6 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - all ages, female (per 100,000 population, age-adjusted) 11.6 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years (per 100,000 population) 11.9 (2016) [4/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years, male (per 100,000 population) 14.0 (2016) [6/10countries] Suicide - 15-29 years, female (per 100,000 population) 9.6 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years (per 100,000 population) 28.4 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years, male (per 100,000 population) 39.3 (2016) [1/10countries] Suicide - 30-49 years, female (per 100,000 population) 17.0 (2016) [1/10countries] Identity Republic of Korea % of those who think that the most important identification is nationality 6.4% (2003) [6/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is occupation 19.2% (2003) [3/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is race/ethnic background 0.0% (2003) [9/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is gender 7.9% (2003) [8/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is age 8.9% (2003) [1/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is religion 4.4% (2003) [5/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is political preference 0.2% (2003) [9/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is family or marital status 44.8% (2003) [6/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is social class 3.1% (2003) [2/9countries] % of those who think that the most important identification is their hometown 5.2% (2003) [5/9countries] Belongingness Republic of Korea % of those who feel close to their town or city 82.0% (2013) [2/7countries] % of those who feel close to their county 77.4% (2013) [4/7countries] % of those who feel close to their country 88.9% (2013) [3/7countries] % of those who feel close to [Continent] 37.5% (2013) [6/7countries] Personality Republic of Korea % of those who think they are reserved 42.0% (2005) [5/5countries] % of those who think they are trusting 76.2% (2005) [2/5countries] % of those who think they do a thorough job 68.4% (2005) [4/5countries] % of those who think they are relaxed 37.9% (2005) [5/5countries] % of those who think they have an active imagination 39.7% (2005) [5/5countries] % of those who think they are outgoing 37.3% (2005) [5/5countries] % of those who think they tend to find fault with others 8.4% (2005) [4/5countries] % of those who think they are lazy 23.0% (2005) [1/5countries] % of those who think they are nervous 47.3% (2005) [2/5countries] Human relations Republic of Korea % of those who think that only few people to trust 69.7% (2006) [6/9countries] % of people saying they most people can be trusted 25.6% (2009) [7/9countries] % of people who have relatives or friends they can count on for help in times of need 79.8% (2019) [10/10countries] % of those who often use their free time to establish useful contacts 40.2% (2007) [1/8countries] % of those who have been asked to help influence important decisions in other people's favour 72.3% (2006) [6/9countries] % of those who could ask others to help influence important decisions in their favour 79.4% (2006) [7/9countries] Friendship Republic of Korea Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men and women, minutes per day per person) 45 (2009) [7/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (men, minutes per day per person) 43 (2009) [7/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (women, minutes per day per person) 48 (2009) [7/10countries] Time spent for visiting or entertaining friends (gender difference [=men-women], minutes per day per person) -5 (2009) [5/10countries] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for less than 1 hour per day 44.5% (2007) [2/8countries] % of Grade 8 students who play or talk with friends for more than 2 hours per day 25.6% (2007) [8/8countries] % of those who say that they would like to have more time with their friends 40.0% (2005) [9/9countries] % of those who say that they would like to have less time with their friends 12.2% (2005) [/9countries] Republic of Korea 2 Republic of Korea 1 Republic of Korea Republic of Korea