The East Asian nation known for its grueling work culture is trying to find a better work-life balance for its citizens.
By Junhyup Kwon
Seoul, South Korea – Go Kyoung-min, 34, a nurse at Severance Hospital in Seoul, found a new sense of balance in her life during the first half of this year.
As the mother of twin daughters born in 2021, Go often felt guilty about not spending enough time with her children because of work.
But after opting into the four-day workweek offered by her workplace, Go was able to spend more time with her family, attending daycare events she had previously missed and relying less on her in-laws for childcare.
