The same drive for speed that enabled Korea's economic miracle has also been associated with significant costs. Korean workplace culture is among the most demanding in the OECD in terms of working hours and pressure. This article examines the costs of ppalli-ppalli culture — and the growing Korean conversation about how to change it.
The Costs of a Speed Culture
Korean Working Hours: The Data
Burnout and Mental Health in Korea
The Younger Generation's Pushback
Government Policy and the Limits of Speed
Can Korea Slow Down Without Losing Its Edge?
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This article is based on themes explored in depth in Ppalli-Ppalli by Kim Jungseo, part of The Korean Wisdom Series.