Unless I'm missing something "turning the tables" means an abuse hotline existing, with a few people having their reputation tarnished because of their appalling behavior. There don't seem to be any major changes implemented, and I imagine it's only a matter of time before the powerful start labeling it "cancel culture" and generating a backlash.
There's something deep inside the South Korean's psyche where social hierarchy is revered and absolute, yet it's also the same country where they could prosecute people with power (see the example of President Park's impeachment in the article, and to a lesser extent Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong).<p>Is the tide turning for real this time?
Frankly, that's good news.<p>This, I would also argue, is the worldwide phenomenon of "the great resignation". Naturally, the name itself means to quit. However in proceeding months, it also represents unionization, representation, work slowdowns, walkoffs, pickets, and much more.<p>South Korea's response here seems more about focusing legal and societal pressure against these mega-owners. Which, again, is laudable.
Very much off topic from the article, but I've always found modern South Korean culture to be very interesting. Is there a resource or book that lends more insight into today's mentality/zeitgeist of South Korea?