G Young Soo

G Young Soo

worker South Korea

G Young Soo is a former insurance worker in South Korea who dedicated over three decades to his company, ultimately achieving the position of branch director. As he approaches retirement, he has faced significant salary reductions due to South Korea's controversial 'peak wage' system, which systematically penalizes older workers by cutting their wages as they age. His experience reflects the broader issues of age discrimination and the challenges faced by elderly workers in a rapidly changing economy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,920
Power
951$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,920 $2,700,000 951$
Totals 1 67,886,011 23,920 $2,700,000 951$
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United Kingdom United Kingdom: G Young Soo is an insurance worker who has faced significant salary cuts due to South Korea's peak wage system as he approaches retirement. 3

The Guardian: ‘Punishing workers for getting old’: how South Korea’s wage system impoverishes the elderly | South Korea