[Korea Social Trends Series] Part 6: Korea’s Young Generation and the Changing Meaning of Work-Life Balance
In Korea, few topics spark as much conversation as the changing attitudes of young people toward work and life. For decades, Korea was known for its relentless work culture, often described by the term “빨리빨리” (ppalli-ppalli), meaning “hurry hurry.” This culture fueled rapid economic growth but also created high levels of stress, long working hours,…