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South Korean poverty in the spotlight thanks to 'Parasite' film

South Korean poverty in the spotlight thanks to 'Parasite' film

South Korean poverty in the spotlight thanks to 'Parasite' film Source: Reuters

Academy awarding film, Parasite, has put a spotlight on deepening inequality in South Korea. South Korea is Asia's fourth-largest economy, but according to OECD data almost half of its citizens aged over 65 live in relative poverty.


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Academy awarding film, Parasite, has put a spotlight on deepening inequality in South Korea. South Korea is Asia's fourth-largest economy, but according to OECD data almost half of its citizens aged over 65 live in relative poverty.



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