More young South Koreans give up on finding a job
I wake up every day feeling weighed down by the burden of society’s expectations. The pressure to secure a job at a prestigious chaebol company like Samsung looms over me like a dark cloud. The reality is harsh – these coveted jobs are so competitive that many young South Koreans end up giving up on their dreams after endless rejections. The cost of living in South Korea is exorbitant, with overpriced housing and food making it nearly impossible to socialize or even think about romance without a hefty price tag attached. The corporate culture in South Korea, rife with institutionalized corruption, only adds to the already overwhelming challenges faced by the youth.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker