Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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On the surface, South Korea looks like one of the richest and most glamorous countries in the world — dominating global culture with K-pop, K-dramas, and K-beauty. But behind that image lies a labor system so extreme that it’s reshaping the country’s entire economy and job market for ordinary citizens, small businesses, and startups. In this deep dive, ASIAN BOSS breaks down how South Korea ended up here and what this means for the country’s future.

00:00 Intro
04:20 - Chapter 1: The Dark Side of the Miracle on the Han River
18:10 - Chapter 2: The Iron Cage
24:42 - Chapter 3: Swing of the Pendulum and Repercussions

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