As China’s 996 culture spreads, South Korea’s tech sector grapples with 52-hour limit

October 23, 2025 Kate Park

South Korea's 52-hour workweek cap is stricter than the U.S. and Singapore but more flexible than much of Europe. Still deep tech founders and investors worry it's too restrictive.

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