How Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Parasite’ Highlights South Korea’s Obsession for Higher Education1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s remarkable and unprecedented economic and technological transformation after the Korean war (1950-1953) is often referred to by observers and historians as the “Miracle on the Han River”.
The country rose from being one of the world’s poorest after the Korean war, to becoming the 12th largest economy in the world and fourth in Asia. South Korea also became one of the most technologically advanced nations in a short span.
The country’s makeover is the result of a strong emphasis on education and work ethic, entrepreneurship, pragmatism, nationalistic fervour, personal and collective sacrifices, and stress on efficiency in a highly competitive environment that permeates throughout the culture.
Photo Credit: Film Still of ‘Parasite’; CJ Entertainment
