Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home

Park Tae-hong, another former recluse, said self-isolation can be “comforting” to some people. “When you try new things, it’s exciting but at the same time, you need to endure some level of fatigue and anxiety. But when you are just in your room, you don’t have to feel that. However, it’s not good in a long term,” the 34-year-old said.

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