Korean society 2026

South Korea’s Strangest Paradox: The World’s Most AI-Obsessed Nation Is Going Gloriously Analogue

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A young Korean woman writing in a bullet journal with a fountain pen at a wooden desk, surrounded by Korean books and notebooks, with the Seoul cityscape visible through the window behind her

If you were to picture South Korea in 2026, your mind would likely conjure up images of a hyper-futuristic metropolis. You might imagine a society where robots serve your coffee, 6G networks are already in testing, and artificial intelligence manages everything from your daily schedule to your grocery shopping. You would not be entirely wrong. … 더 읽기

South Korea’s Work-Life Revolution: From 69-Hour Weeks to Competitive Napping

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Participants sleeping on colorful yoga mats at the 2026 Seoul Hangang Nap Competition, with judges holding clipboards and Seoul city skyline in the background, representing South Korea's work-life balance revolution

Picture this: It is a sunny Saturday afternoon in May 2026. You are strolling along the banks of the Han River in Seoul, expecting to see people cycling, eating fried chicken, or flying kites. Instead, you stumble upon a bizarre sight. Nearly 200 people are lying on yoga mats, dressed in everything from pyjamas to … 더 읽기