π°π· Generation X (Korea) Born: 1970-1979 Age: 47β56 Population: 8,334,233
They were the first generation to escape from absolute poverty. In their teens and 20s, they enjoyed abundance called the "boom era," but suffered from the effects of various economic crises.
It is the generation with the largest population and is currently the mainstream of Korean society. Compared to the older generation, they tend to be more individualistic, but they are often interested in individual personality and taste.
Politically, they are the most progressive of all generations. They are the generation that has strong anti-conservative party sentiment and overwhelmingly supports Democratic parties under the influence of the 1997 financial crisis.
It is also the generation with the strongest anti-American tendency. As a young man, there are many cases of antipathy against the United States due to the Iraq War and the controversy over mad cow disease, and there are many cases of antipathy against the Trump administration's current policies.
It is also a generation that is criticized for its hypocritical behavior and authoritarian attitude. The term "Young-Forty" is an insult representing Generation X. #local