The Hidden Face of Korea’s Competitive Culture: What We Can Learn from Yunchan Lim’s “Hell Confession”
World-renowned pianist Yunchan Lim recently described his school years in Korea as “hell” during an overseas interview, pointing to the nation’s hyper-competitive environment and relentless external pressure as the main sources of his suffering.His candid confession goes far beyond a personal reflection — it exposes the deep-rooted obsession with success and constant comparison that pervades … Read more