Fake office in Seoul helps reclusive youth fight social isolation
In a quiet community center in western Seoul, 33 young adults recently committed to a novel daily routine: waking up, dressing and reporting for work at a company that exists entirely to help them reenter society. For many, stepping through the front door marked their tentative first foray into the outside world after months or even years spent largely behind closed bedroom doors. They are the…
In a modest community center on the western outskirts of Seoul, a diverse group of 33 young adults have begun a groundbreaking daily routine: reporting to work at a unique company called NEET Company. For many of these individuals, this marked their first attempt to venture into the outside world after extended periods of isolation indoors.
NEET Company, a virtual firm operating in Seodaemun District until October 19, operates under the guise of a corporate entity, yet it imposes no sales targets or career milestones. The company's primary objective is to provide a low-pressure environment for reclusive youth and those classified as NEET - a term referring to adults who are not engaged in education, employment, or training.
This municipal initiative serves as a buffer zone, aiming to help participants reestablish daily routines and human connections without the overwhelming stress of conventional competitive employment. The rise in NEET cases across Korea has become a significant concern, with comprehensive national health and welfare data revealing the growing problem.
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