@_annakook: Seeing a therapist is still uncommon in Korea, especially among older generations. So this ”mind convenience store“ is trying a different approach. Anyone can walk in, qualify for a free meal or consultation, and it's perfectly normal to strike up a conversation with a stranger. The location I visited is inside Dongdaemun's Social Services Center: 📍22 Yangnyeongsi-ro 5-gil, Dongdaemun-gu (동대문구 약령시로5길 22) #seoul #seoultravel #korea #MentalHealth

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jesskern
Jess :
I'm blown away. Free meal in a social environment with screenings to catch people who need more help? Incredible.
2026-07-24 03:33:10
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ashley_bills
ashley.yay :
America is so far behind and we think we’re the best it’s insane
2026-07-25 18:55:25
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gluttonbee
gluttonbee :
This video showed me a part of Korea I hadn’t been exposed to before. I’m really happy the government has started these types of things considering the amount of pressure a lot of people feel.
2026-07-24 04:57:06
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carrieinco
Carrie :
great idea, but they need to recognize mental health awareness also through therapy.
2026-07-25 23:10:20
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honestlyicanexplain
Ashanty :
This is beautiful & heartbreaking. I’d be talking to everybody 😭
2026-07-24 14:15:44
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lexcpop
Lexi✨렉시 :
this a+ content. how many people need this kind of help but don't know it exists? this was done so tastefully too without exploitation anyone 👏👏
2026-07-24 09:45:43
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nickteddy89
Nick Teddy :
Maybe @Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani could pilot something like this! I think it could be a cool thing to adapt for a city like NYC
2026-07-26 16:45:15
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ipurpleyou357
Lily ⁷ :
🥺this is cute and sad at the same time
2026-07-24 03:19:11
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paigeinturn
Paige :
I’ve been curious about this bc I know that in the recent past there’s been a lot of prejudice towards mental health in Asian countries, even moreso the prejudice that the West had at the same time which was pretty intense too. I’m glad the government is recognizing a problem and trying to help ❤️health is the whole body
2026-07-24 08:28:54
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whelpimhere
... :
We also have a big issue with stigma around mental illness at all. When my family learned I take antidepressants, they begged me not to talk about it when I’m home or let anyone know. I still haven’t told them I have ADHD.
2026-07-25 16:36:55
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watashiwastar_id
🌀Watashiwa_star87✨ :
i know about the free meals, but did you have to pay to have this service?
2026-08-11 10:51:06
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samsahagun
ss :
Hello Ghost is playing! How appropriate for loneliness!
2026-07-24 06:52:07
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fondblack
s :
im curious omggg i wanna go but is this available for foreigners too? 😂
2026-07-27 13:57:52
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therealkimk79
Karla Mendoza :
problem is it is too expensive to get married
2026-07-26 19:04:12
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folderdw
folderdw :
Girl, this is amazing. I’ve been wanting to have one business just like this since the first time. I feel the hospital and clinics didn’t help. Try to ask architecs to design a building that circulates the air and play with water, avoid white and blue color in furniture maybe try dark forest green, avoid metal in any sight, try wood and comfy couch, get inspiration in taichi and japanese zen garden, maybe get some investor to invest in salon, spa, etc in the same building for social event. Super love 🩷
2026-07-25 07:35:40
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jk4824
JK :
This is amazing! I’m a social worker and into Korea culture! Thank you for sharing!
2026-07-25 00:39:18
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akilahandthebeads
✝️✨Akilah and the Beads✨ :
I didn’t know about this. This is so important! Great job 👏🏽
2026-07-28 23:21:56
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ifheavenwasagirl
ifheavenwasagirl :
i need this in america 😭
2026-07-25 18:49:06
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berryjen83
BerryJen :
I think at this point the whole world feels lonely
2026-07-26 14:22:14
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namelesswiththewind
No name :
America is the matrix
2026-07-30 20:20:47
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binxx_vr
『B』『i』『n』『x』 :
I hope they all get the help they need. And I hope that older women is doing better.
2026-07-25 15:42:48
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teebarelymakinit
TaeD :
About to put my hinge in Korea 😭
2026-07-26 04:26:18
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simonjpark
simon :
It must be humbling and help put life into perspective
2026-07-26 15:34:21
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bubbabe201
bubbabe201 :
I am a person that loves doing things alone and solo travel almost exclusively, but the first time I ever felt lonely was my trip to korea. So many things are set up for pairs that even some places won't allow you to eat there solo. I just felt a portion as a traveler I can't imagine as a person who lives there
2026-07-24 23:40:33
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katherynekikiwomack
Kiki :
What are the stores called in Korean?
2026-07-24 10:42:22
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