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 Intro04:20 - Chapter 1: The Dark Side of the Miracle on the Han River18:10 - Chapter 2: The Iron Cage24:42 - Chapter 3: Swing of the Pendulum and RepercussionsFollow us on social media:TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@asianbossmediaInstagram ► https://www.instagram.com/asianbossmediaFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/asianbossX ► https://x.com/asianbossmediaReach out to Stephen directly with topic suggestions and feedback:IG ► https://www.instagram.com/theasianbossX ► https://x.com/theasianboss