Gender differences in suicidal behavior were examined in a sample of 344 South Koreans who had attempted suicide. Significantly more women than men were admitted to emergency rooms due to attempted suicide during the study period, August 2003-December 2006. The male attempters were older & had a higher rate of employment than the females. Depression was the most common psychiatric disorder in both genders. Male suicide attempters used higher doses or more toxic agents than female attempers. Results suggest patients of both genders share a similar ambivalence regarding suicide completion or death. Results should be understood within the cultural background of South Korea. (40 refs.) JA