Episode 31: The Collapse of Korea’s Paternalistic Corporations in "The Salaryman" by Krys Lee

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English - January 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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The Salaryman by Krys Lee is a painfully real rendition of what happened as the South Korean economy collapsed in the mid-1990s. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s strict bailout policy forced large lay-offs and what were once guaranteed jobs for people quickly disappeared. In this episode, we touch on Korea’s history and how it shaped the setting described in this piece. We also touch on alcohol consumption as an aspect of culture, disillusionment and the act of being a human being.

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