What the hell happened in Korea? In the 60's it was one

>>2319617
Confucian work ethic.

You cant fix what is born broken, the black race.

Asians are really smart.

>>2319634
This
Asian genes + capitalism + strong national spirit in opposition to PRK = explosion of wealth

Korea might be developed but the average work a day Korean has a pretty shit life.

>>2319617

Geopolitical importance mostly. The US and other western nations invested a shitton in the country because it was the only foothold in a region surrounded by communism. Same principle as Israel in the middle east.

>>2319617
Capitalism

>>2319634
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>>2319617
>How did it happen and can we use the same technique to fix Africa
First you need to get Africans really scared for their lives and dependent on you for survival so they'll do what you say.
Then you need to invest a gorrilion money into them and make sure it's not wasted by corruption

>>2319617
>In the 60's it was one of the poorest countries with a GDP of ~$79 (
Umm no

Because they work themselves to death and have a hivemind. They aren't happy people typically but they have a good global presence.

I've lived here 2 years. Older guy told me they used to get paid LESS for over time. Nobody leaves work until the boss does.

I love the country but it hasn't gotten to where it is now from happy workers.

They're rank 1 in work hours, alcohol consumption, esports, plastic surgery and suicide.

If you go outside of Seoul the people are incredibly kind and giving in my experience.

Though the younger generation is rebeling fucking HARD since more people have higher English ability and travel to western countries if they can. Watching so many Hollywood movies and listening to american music.

None of my friends want to live in Korea. They want to get out. On the other hand they're also incredibly patriotic and proud especially in competition with Japan.

>Step 1: Have a militaristic communist state right next to you that a very big and rich country hates
>Step 2: Be Asian and actually work hard
Bingo

>>2320269
>I've lived here 2 years. Older guy told me they used to get paid LESS for over time. Nobody leaves work until the boss does.
That's Japan, or it was, its better now apparently

>>2319647
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Taking advantage of free market and manufacturing potential.

Using their advantageous imf and wb "developing nation" label to take very large low interest loans out