Jul 22, 2026 · 10 min · 7 segments
Taiwan's semiconductor industry is admired around the world for its execution, speed, and technological leadership. But behind this remarkable success lies a demanding work culture built on long…
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Today, I'd like to continue that conversation from a much bigger perspective Because around the world, Taiwan is often praised for building the world's most advanced semiconductor industry But there's a difficult question we rarely ask What did Taiwan have to sacrifice to become this successful? Chapter 1 Why South Korea is talking about Taiwan Over the past few years, something interesting has happened in South Korea.

Now, whether you agree with that statement or not is fascinating because it tells us something important.

It is increasingly viewed as having a different work culture, one that emphasizes execution, speed, and extraordinary commitment.

Today, I'd like to continue that conversation from a much bigger perspective Because around the world, Taiwan is often praised for building the world's most advanced semiconductor industry But there's a difficult question we rarely ask What did Taiwan have to sacrifice to become this successful? Chapter 1 Why South Korea is talking about Taiwan Over the past few years, something interesting has happened in South Korea.

Now, whether you agree with that statement or not is fascinating because it tells us something important.

It is increasingly viewed as having a different work culture, one that emphasizes execution, speed, and extraordinary commitment.
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