South Korea's 'Perfect' K-culture and Economic Miracle: Unveiling the Shadows

Witness the lesser-explored facets of South Korea.
An abundance of Korean content is emerging across the internet, leading some individuals to idealize and romanticize both the culture and the country.
Despite its remarkable transformation from underdevelopment to prosperity, South Korea grapples with significant challenges. Join us as we shed light on its dependence on conglomerates like Samsung, intense competition in education, prevalent social depression, and the demanding work culture.
We delve into thought-provoking questions about the validity of criticisms toward South Korea, inviting viewers to engage in nuanced discussions. Our aim is to foster understanding, spark meaningful conversations, and advocate for positive societal change.

[@wiandryadiwasistio2062]

if that’s what they want, sure. work hard, only the strongest survive, yada yada yada.
i’m grateful i’m not from there _and_ be able to say no to Samsung

[@prst99]

I think life doesn’t care how much struggle you put in. Only results matter. South Korea has become rich and poor at the same time. The people work very hard for their future, but end up not having much of a future.