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Internet addiction will soon be classified as mental illness

Can't get off the Internet? You're not alone: international psychiatric manual will soon classify internet addiction as a recognized mental disorder.

The culture of online gaming in South Korea has led to internet addiction becoming a serious problem. More than 80% of South Koreans have access to broadband Internet, and they also enjoy the highest connection speeds in the world according to the Daily Maverick.

Chung Sung-Jun

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