In South Korea, people put in more working hours than just about any other developed country, even neighboring Japan. Yet the government is considering a proposal to lengthen the workweek even longer, raising it from 52 to 69 hours. This has sparked public outrage. It’s so fierce that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol — who has promoted extreme work hours himself — says he’ll reconsider the idea. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Patrick Winn about the controversy.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.