Surge in South Koreans Seeking Treatment for Eating Disorders

SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing number of South Koreans are visiting hospitals to seek treatment for eating disorders, primarily caused by the social pressure to maintain a thin figure. According to data submitted by the National Health Insurance Service to Rep. Shin Hyun-young of the Democratic Party, 4,115 South Koreans were diagnosed [...]