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This episode of Open Secrets investigates the immense power held by South Korea’s largest corporations, known as chaebols. Companies such as Samsung, Hyundai and SK Group dominate the economy, shaping everything from industry to politics.
While South Korea is seen globally as a modern cultural and economic powerhouse, this documentary reveals a different reality — one of deep inequality, concentrated wealth and allegations of corruption, monopolistic practices and labour violations.
Through investigation and analysis, the film explores how so much power came to be held by so few, and what it means for the millions of people living and working within this system.
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This film was first broadcast: 2022
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This episode of Open Secrets investigates the immense power held by South Korea’s largest corporations, known as chaebols. Companies such as Samsung, Hyundai and SK Group dominate the economy, shaping everything from industry to politics.
While South Korea is seen globally as a modern cultural and economic powerhouse, this documentary reveals a different reality — one of deep inequality, concentrated wealth and allegations of corruption, monopolistic practices and labour violations.
Through investigation and analysis, the film explores how so much power came to be held by so few, and what it means for the millions of people living and working within this system.
Subscribe to True Lives: bit.ly/3dBMxvl
This film was first broadcast: 2022
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
#TrueLives #OpenSecrets #SouthKorea #Samsung #Hyundai #CorporatePower #Inequality #Documentary #Corruption #GlobalEconomy
