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Boozing with the boss

Koreans will soon be able to claim compensation for liver damage caused by
heavy after-work boozing sessions. Drinking with the boss is an established part
of corporate culture in South Korea, but it takes its toll on workers鈥 family
lives and health. So in March, the government will start classifying
drink-related illness as an industrial accident. 鈥淭he change is not related to
our drinking habits, but to unique corporate culture and working conditions,鈥
says a government official. Job-induced asthma, skin diseases, hepatitis,
stress, depression and 鈥渄eath by overwork鈥 will also be covered.

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