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Societal Pressures and Youth Body Image in South Korea

This chapter explores the intense societal pressures in South Korea related to appearance and how it influences the youth. It emphasizes the detrimental effects of pursuing unrealistic body images and the urgent need for addressing these cultural norms to foster healthier attitudes towards body image.

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