NEETS in South Korea

What is the monthly allowance provided by the South Korean government to isolated social recluses?

• 650,000 Korean won

• 500,000 Korean won

• 700,000 Korean won

• 600,000 Korean won

What percentage of Koreans aged 19 to 39 are considered 'reclusive lonely young people'?

• 3.1%

• 5.0%

• 2.5%

• 4.0%

Which age group is eligible for the monthly allowance under the new measures in South Korea?

• 9 to 24 years

• 19 to 39 years

• 15 to 30 years

• 10 to 25 years

What is the median national income for a household of four people in South Korea, as defined in the passage?

• 5.4 million won

• 4.5 million won

• 6.0 million won

• 5.0 million won

Which country has a similar issue to South Korea, with nearly 1.5 million reclusive lonely young people?

• Japan

• China

• Vietnam

• Thailand

What are some examples of social safety nets? You may choose more than 1 answer.

• private health insurance
• unemployment benefits, food assistance programs, social security
• corporate subsidies
• tax incentives

What is a behavioural trait of a social recluse?

• Enjoying large crowds
• Frequent social gatherings
• Avoidance of social interactions
• Seeking out new friendships

What is a synonym for 'adolescence'?

• teenage years
• childhood
• young adulthood
• middle age

When you are 'cut off from' something, you are...

• separated or disconnected
• included in
• embraced by
• welcomed into

What are some factors contributing to the rise of NEETS in South Korea, as mentioned in the article?

• Increased government funding for education
• Rising birth rates among youth
• High youth unemployment, academic pressure, lack of job opportunities, and societal expectations.
• High levels of job satisfaction among graduates