Core Insights - South Korea is often referred to as the "Samsung Republic" due to the significant influence of the Samsung conglomerate, which once accounted for one-fifth of the country's GDP [1] Group 1 - The term "chaebol" refers to large family-owned business conglomerates in South Korea, which have a profound impact on the economy and society [1] - The dominance of chaebols like Samsung has led to a perception that South Koreans cannot escape their influence throughout their lives [1] - The phrase "taxes, death, and Samsung" highlights the inescapable presence of these conglomerates in the daily lives of South Koreans [1]