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Life Republic of Korea Life satisfaction (10 steps) 5.845 (2021) [10/10countries] 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 18.2% (2018) [5/8countries] % 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 77.2% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that life is only meaningful if they provide the meaning themselves 80.9% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who are satisfied with their freedom of choice in life 67.2% (2021) [10/10countries] Generosity of the pepople -8.3% (2021) [7/10countries] % of those who think that people cannot change the course of their lives 16.4% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those who think that people can change the course of their lives 69.8% (2018) [5/8countries] % 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) 28.6 (2019) [1/10countries] Suicide - all ages, male (per 100,000 population) 40.2 (2019) [1/10countries] Suicide - all ages, female (per 100,000 population) 16.9 (2019) [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) [1/9countries] Denomination Republic of Korea Christian, % of population 26.3% (2012) [9/10countries] Catholic, % of population 6.6% (2012) [6/6countries] Protestant, % of population 19.7% (2012) [6/7countries] Buddhism, % of population 23.2% (2012) [2/4countries] No religion (None, unaffiliated), % of population 49.3% (2012) [1/6countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Christians 27.5% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Christians 34.3% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Muslims 5.3% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Muslims 47.7% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Hindus 5.5% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Hindus 39.5% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Buddhists 47.6% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Buddhists 11.7% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Jews 8.2% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Jews 34.3% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those with positive attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 27.7% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those with negative attitude towards Atheists or non-believers 9.8% (2018) [3/8countries] Attitude toward religion Republic of Korea % of those who think that they are religious 37.3% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that there is truth only in one religion 10.1% (2008) [4/9countries] % of those who think that there is very little truth in any religion 11.7% (2008) [8/9countries] % of those who believe in religious miracles 33.8% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to find inner peace and happiness 80.3% (2008) [2/9countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to make friends 67.1% (2018) [2/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to gain comfort in times of trouble or sorrow 81.8% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that practicing a religion helps people to meet the right kind of people 61.3% (2008) [1/9countries] % of those who think that religions are usually a barrier to equality between women and men 13.3% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that we trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith 48.6% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those who think that religions bring more conflict than peace 46.0% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that people belonging to different religions cannot get along with each other when living close together 17.8% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who think that people with very strong religious beliefs are often too intolerant of others 54.0% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that we must respect all religions 67.5% (2008) [6/9countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs marrying a relative of theirs 87.1% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who accept a person from a different religion or with a very different religious view from theirs being a candidate of the political party they prefer 84.6% (2008) [1/9countries] % of those who think that governments should not interfere with the attempts of any religion to spread its faith 54.0% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think religious extremists should be allowed to publish their views on the Internet or social media 45.6% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that religion represents the past and not the future 25.9% (2018) [7/8countries] % of those who think that religion is just as relevant to life today as it was in the past 56.9% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those who believe in God (6 choices) 31.6% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who think that there is a God who concerns Himself with every human being personally 34.3% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who think that life is meaningful only because God exists 16.8% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who have their own way of connecting with God 10.7% (2018) [8/8countries] Religious group Republic of Korea % of those who participate in the activities of a church or other religious organisation at least once a month 25.5% (2007) [2/8countries] % of those who belong to religious organisations 27.8% (2014) [5/8countries] % of those who have confidence in churches and religious organizations 52.2% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who think that religious organisations/authorities have the most influence on the actions of the government 2.4% (2016) [1/8countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence how people vote in elections 60.6% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who think that religious leaders should not try to influence government decisions 72.1% (2008) [6/9countries] % of those who think that churches and religious organizations in their country have too much power 66.2% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those who think that all religious groups in their country should have equal rights 70.4% (2008) [2/9countries] % of those who think that religious extremists should be allowed to hold public meetings 38.4% (2018) [4/8countries] Religious activities Republic of Korea % of those who pray at least once a week 24.3% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who take part in the activities or organizations of a church or place of worship other than attending services at least once a month 32.5% (2018) [1/8countries] % of those who have a shrine, altar, or a religious object on display such as an icon or crucifix 23.6% (2018) [5/8countries] % of those who visit a holy place for religious reasons such as going to shrine/ temple/church/mosque at least once or twice a year 32.9% (2018) [2/8countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men and women, minutes per day per person) 11 (2009) [2/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (men, minutes per day per person) 7 (2009) [3/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (women, minutes per day per person) 15 (2009) [1/9countries] Time spent for religious or spiritual activities and civic obligations (gender difference [=men-women], minutes per day per person) -8 (2009) [9/9countries] Supernatural Republic of Korea % of those who consider themselves to be a spiritual person interested in the sacred or the supernatural 23.1% (2018) [8/8countries] % of those who believe in life after death (4 choices) 43.0% (2018) [6/8countries] % of those who believe in heaven (4 choices) 40.5% (2018) [4/8countries] % of those who believe in hell (4 choices) 39.3% (2018) [3/8countries] % of those who believe in reincarnation 27.6% (2008) [4/9countries] % of those who believe in nirvana 29.6% (2008) [2/9countries] % of those who believe in the supernatural powers of deceased ancestors 30.1% (2018) [4/8countries]