Asia Insight

Asia Insight - Season 11 Episode 17 Disabled Citizens Seek Freedom of Movement: South Korea

2025-03-07 30 minutes.
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Season - Episode

12 Season 12 Jan 06, 2023
11 Season 11 Jan 14, 2022
10 Season 10 Jan 15, 2021
9 Season 9 Jan 10, 2020
8 Season 8 Jan 25, 2019
7 Season 7 Jan 19, 2018
6 Season 6 Jan 06, 2017
5 Season 5 Jan 01, 2016
4 Season 4 Jan 02, 2015
3 Season 3 Jan 10, 2014
2 Season 2 Jan 11, 2013
1 Season 1 Apr 06, 2012

Overview

South Korea holds the world's 10th highest GDP, and yet its welfare budget for disabled people is just 0.6% of this, less than one third the average of other OECD countries. In response, disabled citizens have taken to subway stations to demonstrate for their rights, especially freedom of movement. Less than 30% of South Korea's buses are wheelchair-accessible, and some of its stations lack elevators. This episode chronicles the country's disabled populace who rally for social change.

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Popularity 1.1659
Language English, Japanese