Samsung Electronics and SK hynix performance bonuses could reach a combined 60 trillion won ($39.7 billion) this year, a large enough sum to reshape housing markets, monetary policy and the whole labor market across Korea.

If these trends continue, sustaining industrial competitiveness, economic growth and job creation for young people may become increasingly difficult.

If these trends continue, sustaining industrial competitiveness, economic growth and job creation for young people may become increasingly difficult.