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

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