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⏱️분초사회

/bun-cho-sa-hoe/

분초사회 means a “time-efficient society,” where people treat every minute and second as scarce resources and try to reduce wasted time. It is closely tied to 시성비, the idea of maximizing value per unit of time.
분초사회 meaning visual explanation
🌀 Multiple origins📰 NewsFirst seen 2023

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The term was widely popularized as one of the major keywords of Trend Korea 2024, introduced in late 2023 to describe a shift from simply saving money to saving time. Its exact first use is unclear, so the year is based on when the trend label spread through books, news, marketing content, and social media.

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  • "I watch drama recaps at 1.5x speed now. This really is 분초사회."
  • "Paying extra for fast delivery feels normal in a 분초사회."

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🌀 Multiple origins🌀 Multiple2023

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