How can a generation be more connected than ever and yet feel increasingly alone? South Korea offers a striking example. Its young people are among the most digitally connected in the world, but many are also facing growing isolation, uncertainty, and political disillusionment.
On the 21st of May, Yoonai Han explores how youths in South Korea are navigating this tension. From the rise of high-risk cryptocurrency investing among young people, to Gen Z-led protests powered by digital infrastructure and pop culture (with use of K-pop lightsticks), she examines how new forms of engagement and disengagement are reshaping society. This talk looks beyond Korea to ask what these trends might mean for global communities facing similar challenges.
