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How AI-fuelled wealth is reshaping South Korea
Leaders must decide how to manage a big windfall
TL;DRAI
SK Hynix and Samsung engineers rival doctors in South Korea's marriage market, fueled by AI semiconductor profits and bonuses. AI wealth in foundational hardware reshapes talent hierarchies; semiconductor engineering now competes with traditional prestige roles.
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