Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What relaxation looks like in one of the world’s hardest working countries
The average length of working time depends on economic, social, and societal factors. According to OECD figures, annual working hour levels in South Korea were at 1,872 per worker in 2023, 5th longest on the OECD ranking. It’s quite longer compared to 1,810 annual hours in the US, 1,607 in Japan, 1,531 in the UK, and 1,340 in Germany. Also, South Korea is highly urbanized with 80% of its 51 million population living in cities, and the Seoul Metropolitan Area alone is home to more than half of the nation’s population. South Koreans are highly educated. Its university entrance rates, nearly 80%, have created a highly skilled workforce making the country both one of the most highly educated countries in the world and one of the highest percentage of citizens with a degree. However, it has also created serious competition to get or retain good job opportunities in such a high-tech, fast-moving, and competitive environment. So, how do those highly pressured, hardworking urban South Koreans relax on their day off?
Read the article and see the photos of South Korea’s leisure culture.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/12/style/south-korea-leisure-culture-photography-wellness-intl-hnk/index.html
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