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We Attend a Fake Funeral in South Korea on Today's 'Daily VICE'

In an attempt to curb the high rate of suicide in South Korea, organizations are offering people realistic death experience programs and fake funeral ceremonies to make them better appreciate life.
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On today's episode of Daily VICE, we visit the Hyowon Healing Center in Seoul, South Korea, which offers specialized programs for participants to experience their own funerals in an attempt to help curb the country's high rate of suicide.

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