Jihyun Kim

Jihyun Kim is a freelance reporter and broadcaster based in Seoul, South Korea. She formerly worked for the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, Weekly Dong-A and SBS Radio.

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In Korea's multi-million-dollar music industry, labour exploitation is the norm

16 January 2018

Culture

In Korea’s multi-million-dollar music industry, labour exploitation is the norm

“The minimum wage does not apply to the music business. Power and fame rule the industry.”Read the full article

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