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A season of rage for many South Korean women
Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving Day, may be a time of celebration in South Korea, but the days of toiling in the kitchen - as men relax - can trigger feelings of injustice among women
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Chuseok, which falls on Tuesday this year, is a major traditional festival celebrated by multi-generational families gathering all over South Korea.
Yet a recent poll showed that only 19 per cent of respondents had plans to visit their home towns or travel during an extended five-day break starting yesterday, partly due to concern over the Covid-19 pandemic which is showing no signs of abating.
