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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/UnlikelyOpposite7478 on 2025-08-08 01:21:42+00:00.

Original Title: TIL South Korea’s tech boom and rapid economic growth were driven by a super intense education system and a highly motivated population. starting in the 60s they pushed an export-focused strategy that basically turned the country into a global tech powerhouse in a few decades.