⏱️ Deep Tech vs. 52-Hour Workweek
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South Korea’s 52-hour weekly limit is challenging for startups in semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, where R&D workloads are uneven and deadlines unpredictable.
Experts suggest flexible monthly averages and differentiated rules for deep tech, allowing bursts of intensive work while staying within legal limits. Globally, South Korea sits between stricter EU rules and more flexible regimes in the U.S., Singapore, and China.
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Deep tech innovation demands long hours, but efficiency often beats endurance in today’s ecosystem.
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The clash between tech intensity and human sustainability defines the next phase of workplace evolution.