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  Hands of a digital creator working on a laptop keyboard Hello, dear readers! Today, I’d like to share some insights into how Koreans —especially office workers —spend their time after work. The hours after leaving the workplace aren't just for rest or entertainment; for many, this time plays a vital role in shaping the quality of life. That’s why many Korean office workers tend to make the most out of their post-work hours. A Look Back: How Korean Office Workers Spent Evenings in the Past Let’s rewind a bit. Around 30 to 40 years ago, it was almost a rite of passage for new employees starting their first jobs to enroll in computer or English classes after work. Whether or not they studied hard didn’t matter much— "everyone did it" was simply how things were. Back then, personal computers weren’t yet common in households, and most companies didn’t use computers for daily tasks either. Yet, young office workers eagerly signed up for computer academies, anticipatin...