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Military service is compulsory in South Korea. Over the years, thousands of conscientious objectors have been jailed for refusing. Now, there's a new alternative on offer: work in prison for 3 years instead.
In South Korea, twenty-one delivery workers have died since the start of the pandemic. Many say it is caused by relentless work pressures and long hours, as delivery services compete to offer the fastest service.
Lurking behind South Korea's high-tech and hard-working culture of capitalism are the world's highest suicide rates. We look at how young and old are affected, and some of the most extreme safeguards.
South Korea is home to a thriving $20 billion private education industry. But 15 hour school days and academic pressure on students are beginning to take its toll, and the authorities are finally taking notice.
South Korea may now have entered the ranks of the world's top economic powers, but it is paying a hefty price. An epidemic of suicides is afflicting its dejected senior citizens and is spreading to the youth.
Learning English is so important in Korea that parents are paying out to have their kids' tongues modified to help English pronunciation. It's a trend worrying the government.
In post crash South Korea redundant executives are having a hard time surviving the disgrace of redundancy.
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