South Korea has one of the highest rates of suicide in developed countries . Concepts of honor and ` ` face '' very strong social pressures in many Asian societies . There is a complex set of issues , but ideas of ' honorable ' death persist .
South Korea has one of the highest rates of suicide in developed countries . Concepts of honor and `` face '' remain strong social forces in many Asian societies . Suicide is a complex mix of issues , but ideas of 'honorable ' death persist .