Once upon a news, in the Kingdom of Long Hours, the rulers proposed an almost unthinkable decree. They wished to increase the work week to a staggering 69 hours, claiming it would resolve the complaints of the realm's businesses.
The kingdom was known for its hardworking citizens, who already worked more hours than most other lands. The people of the kingdom were exhausted, with many falling to the curse of "Gwarosa," the word for death by overwork.
The young generation, the valiant millennials, and fierce Gen Z were appalled by the proposed decree. They knew it would bring further misery to their already weary families and friends. So they banded together, united in their quest to end the tyranny of long hours.
The rulers, faced with this uprising, were forced to reconsider their proposal. With their senior advisor, Kim Eun-Hye, they pledged to take a new "direction," seeking to protect the rights of their workers. They vowed to listen to the voices of the younger generations and "communicate better" with them.
A young warrior named Jung Junsik, a university student from the capital city, spoke out about the proposal, saying, "My own father works excessively every week, and there is no boundary between work and life." The labor unions, allies in the battle against the decree, called the plan "toxic" and "anachronistic."
And so, the people of the Kingdom of Long Hours continued to fight for a better, more balanced life. The wisdom of the young generations guided their quest, and the rulers learned the importance of listening to their people.
Together, they worked to create a realm where work and life could coexist in harmony, a place where everyone could live happily ever after.
Original Story - Business Insider
South Korea tried to push an almost 70-hour work week, but was forced to rethink after millennials and Gen Z protested