Cases of treatment, counseling for teen gambling jump over 40% in 2025
The Korea Times
Teen gambling treatment cases rose over 40% in 2025, primarily due to illegal online gambling.Summary
In 2025, the number of teenagers receiving treatment or counseling for gambling problems increased by 40.9%, reaching 5,838 individuals aged 19 and under. Illegal online gambling accounted for 57.7% of cases. Additionally, 24,474 teenagers were identified as high-risk, but only 1,235 were referred to the Korea Problem Gambling Agency. Lawmaker Lim Oh-kyeong emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of prevention policies to better protect teenagers.
(Source：The Korea Times)