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South Korea’s ‘Happiness Factory’ Offers Parents a Glimpse into Their Hikikomori Children’s Isolation

South Korea’s ‘Happiness Factory’ Offers Parents a Glimpse into Their Hikikomori Children’s Isolation

In South Korea, a unique programme called the ‘Happiness Factory’ aims to bridge the communication gap between parents and their children who have withdrawn from society, known as hikikomori. By experiencing three days of solitary confinement, parents gain a deeper understanding of their children’s feelings of loneliness and isolation, fostering empathy and potential for reconnection.

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