After Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s history of alleged sexual misconduct was bared to the world, social feeds were flooded with a singular expression: #MeToo. The hashtag went viral, inspiring over half a million tweets in just 24 hours, but can people really find solace in an online trend?

Timehas chosen 'the silence breakers' – women and men who have spoken up about sexual abuse and harassment – as its Person of the Year for 2017. The selection reflects the current power of social movements and the collective voice that's calling for accountability.

To deal with working lives that are highly stressful, South Korea has developed a social culture of playfulness. But as playfulness in general fails to protect Koreans from the mental health issues associated with stress, people are turning to more wholesome activities to relax.

Young South Koreans have grown up with their country's traditional social standards in the context of an increasingly individualistic world. In resistance, many are choosing to take pride in living by themselves, and it's a move that's more empowering than lonely.