[SBS Special] 2020 I chose Isolation with a seclusion type ①

● Definition of the 2020 type of “Secluded Loneliness”, <Socially Isolated Youth>

2020, where is the current address of Korean youth? The main members of the society were the Millennium Generation, who pointed out the most important thing to say about themselves, and the young people in the 90's who were broken. However, on the other side of the scene, 'young hermits' who have lost their place in society with half of the others and half of the others are rapidly increasing, raising new youth problems.

These are the young people who are trapped in the eyes of a society called a loser and isolate themselves in the room.

"It's also said that (the young people these days) have the best specs since Dangun. If this aspect is reflected in the overall form, polarization intensifies. If the perception that only the first prize is important in life doesn't change, the population without confidence continues. Come out, and some more sensitive friends are hiding. "
-Prof. Hye-Won Kim of the 'Paid Counseling Center', which conducted a survey of the isolated young people in the room

'Secluded alone', which has increased due to overlapping demands for overspec and extroverted attitudes, is considered one of the social problems of today. This is because to the public, they have been recognized as a fallout and a violent problem that they have not adapted to anywhere. Experts insist that even in order to improve this bias, we have to change the word 'hermit alone' to refer to them.

The current status of South Korea, where the number of young people who have 'chosen' to choose their own isolation has increased. In order to protect myself, I met 'Social Isolation Youth' who had no choice but to hide from the world at SBS Special.

● Youths in the Swamp of 'Weapons' VS Parents who can't do this or that

"When I ask something to my son, I nod my head and don't answer. Because I'm closed to the visit, I'm only talking by text, but I don't respond well."
-Lee Sang-min (pseudonym) 's mother, who entered the third year of social isolation

Lee Sang-min (18) 's mother is frustrated because she cannot talk to her son. My son, who was introverted and didn't have many friends since school days, said that he refused to attend school at any given moment, without being bullied or being bullied. With the help of his homeroom teacher, he was able to graduate from junior high school, but even high school, who had a hard time, declared dropout after 1 month. The family said they were bringing food to the room every meal time for a son who had not come out for more than three years.

"I haven't eaten for three days, so I'm just starving for a while. When my mom asked me how I would live if I couldn't make money, I said, 'Just die.'
-The social isolation situation Kim Min-joon (pseudonym), the mother of a year and three months

The same goes for Kim Min-joon's (pseudonym) 's mother, who suddenly entered the 1st and 3rd month of isolation. Min-jun (23), who was faithful enough to never be late or early even during school days, suddenly refused to go out immediately after the war. Minjun said that she has a small conversation with her mother, but when she invites her to go out of the house, she doesn't hide her intense emotions to leave her alone, saying, 'I'm going to die, are you worried about removing the invoice?' Ms. Jun said she couldn't guess the reason why she refused to go outside the house.

The two mothers are more regrettable because they cannot count on their son's feelings. If you actively narrow the streets, your family will be unable to do this or that, because the communication you have maintained will be cut off.

● 'Social isolation' must be addressed early! Young people who are starting to find a solution for themselves

SBS Special decided to get a hint of solution in Japan, which has been struggling for over 30 years due to the prolonged isolation problem among young people. Japan, which failed to prevent the 'one million young age of isolation' due to repeated failures of the previous policies, has now begun to recognize this phenomenon as a social problem to be solved urgently. It is not only the responsibility of the parties, but also that the state should take steps to correct the youth problem early by supporting various channels for them.

"The shorter the period of isolation, the easier it is to change life patterns and make it easier to get together. So it's definitely necessary to focus on the initial response."
-Professor Saito Tamaki of the University of Tsukuba, the authority of the Japanese 'Hikikomori' problem

Motomu Kobori, who met at the 'K' group, a group for young people, also shared the same story. The problem of isolation is that the longer the prolongation, the more difficult it is to solve with the will of the family or oneself. However, the reality is that there is no place to ask for help even if you want to come out.

Starting with these concerns, the 'K' group, which was established in Japan in the past, has now advanced overseas for young people all over the world. In Korea, the 'K' group was founded in 2012 as a social enterprise, and is currently operating a share house program for the self-reliance of isolated youth.

"When I look at social media, my friends seem to be all living well, and I feel more distressed ... I've been out for almost a year. Since I was bullied when I was in high school, I dropped out and stayed at home since then. It seemed like that, but I realized that there was a place to help people like me, and I came right away. "
-Min-Sung Choi (pseudonym), a month after entering the 'K' share house

● 2020, experts are working to solve the isolation of young people!

"It is important to try to make constant changes so that the parties are not lethargic, such as day after day in the same room, but continue to write letters."
-Park Seok-seok, a specialist who visited Lee Sang-min (pseudonym)

Experts say they should approach at their pace, but not wait. Although the beginning of isolation is simple, the key is that complex factors become more and more difficult to come out over time. In the end, a 'customized approach' is needed to accurately verify each situation. He says that this requires the attention and help of not only the family but also those around him.

Experts from different fields gathered for the new beginning of youth. Sangmin-gun, who has closed the door to his heart, went to counseling experts to listen to the hidden inside. And now Minsung-gun, who has begun preparing for independence in K-Group, has the opportunity to receive psychotherapy to improve his relationship with his parents ...

Now, the young people who have decided to ask for help from outsiders in the room, will they tell the insiders that they haven't told their families so far?

In SBS Special, we looked into the grievances of the parties and their families, who are called 'secluded singles' in society, and pointed out the social perspectives that need to be improved to solve the isolation problem.

(SBS New Media Department)

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