The Government's Fifth Master Plan for the Prevention of Suicide

2min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

The government recently announced its fifth master plan for the prevention of suicide. Mental health checks, which were formerly available every decade or now be available every two years. South Korea is still an incredibly patriarchal society. It's got extremely rigid sexist beauty standards heaped upon it both societally and from pop culture.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again retained the presidency. We ask how the best chance in a generation to unseat him came unstuck—and what to expect from an emboldened autocrat. South Korea’s suicide rates have turned a dark corner, with deaths among women driving rising numbers. And Paul Simon’s new album prompts a look at musical hits first conceived in dreams.

For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer