The system's rigid and hierarchical structure has been criticized for stifling creativity and innovation; described as intensely and "brutally" competitive, the system is often blamed for the high suicide rate in the country, particularly the growing rates among those aged 10–19.
Systemets stive og hierarkiske struktur er blevet kritiseret for at forstyrre kreativitet og innovation, det beskrives som intensivt og "brutalt" konkurrencedygtigt, og systemet beskyldes ofte for at være skyld i den høje selvmordsrate i landet, især den voksende andel blandt dem i alderen 10-19 år.