Questions raised in South Korea about culture of going to work sick

Pedestrians in Gwanghwamun square in downtown Seoul, on March 12, 2020. Calling in sick is frowned upon in South Korea, where "good work" equals long hours in the office. - AFP

SEOUL (The Straits Times/ANN): Unless he faints or cannot walk, administrative manager Peter Cha will report for work no matter what.

Calling in sick is frowned upon in South Korea, where "good work" equals long hours in the office. Workers fear that taking the day off would inconvenience colleagues and give their bosses a bad impression of them. In any case, the country also lacks a proper sick leave system.