According to Koreans’ Happiness Survey, 2021, the average overall happiness score of all Koreans was 6.56 (response range: 0-10), a slight but statistically significant decrease from 6.83 in 2020. The decrease in overall happiness can be attributed to the negative effects of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic (decreased income, reduced social relationships, etc.).
In particular, vulnerable groups with low levels of happiness, such as the elderly, low-educated people, those with low economic status, precarious workers, single-person households, those living in unstable housing conditions, basic livelihood recipients, and multicultural families, experienced larger declines in happiness levels compared to the previous year, demonstrating a widening of happiness inequality.
This indicates the need for in-depth research on ways to increase the happiness levels of vulnerable groups in the future, and to seek political and legislative solutions based on the research.
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