In South Korea, the pressure of living in a super-competitive society is taking a toll on young people.

The country has the highest rate of suicides among advanced economies.

Loneliness, economic uncertainty and the pandemic are being blamed.

The government is now trying to address this silent crisis by sending a message of hope.

Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Seoul.

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