How South Korea’s Success Broke Its People

South Korea’s rise was a miracle — but miracles always come with a cost. This documentary explores how success turned into pressure, burnout, and collapse. In just one generation, South Korea transformed from one of the poorest countries on Earth into a global powerhouse of technology, culture, and wealth. Skyscrapers replaced ruins. Samsung, Hyundai, and K-pop conquered the world. But beneath the success lies a darker reality. Sources & references used in this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i... Video Chapters 00:00 - A Tale of Two Seouls 02:10 - The Ashes of 1953 03:18 - The Chaebol Gamble 05:00 - The Education Fever 06:53 - The Cult of Overwork 08:01 - The Social Fallout – Hell Joseon 09:34 - The Demographic Time Bomb 10:40 - Conclusion #SouthKorea #chaebol #Documentary #Economy #Society #MentalHealth #WorkCulture #Education #Capitalism #AsianEconomy #Korea #kpop #koreanfood