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Why was a power nap contest organised in South Korea?
short by Ankush Verma / on Sunday, 3 May, 2026
A power nap contest which was organised in South Korea's Seoul was aimed at drawing attention to the country's chronic sleep deprivation. Officials monitored heart rates to assess who had achieved the most stable and restful sleep. South Korea is consistently ranked among most sleep-deprived countries in OECD, with long working hours and intense academic pressure contributing to chronic fatigue.
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