Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea - Reuters
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"I'm here to show off my napping skills, and to demonstrate exactly how a king sleeps."
— Park Jun-seok , Academic
"I've always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi-yeon , Academic
"I was completely drained, having done night shifts often on top of going to work every day."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
"I'm here to show off my napping skills, and to demonstrate exactly how a king sleeps."
— Park Jun-seok , Academic
"I've always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi-yeon , Academic
"So when I saw the contest I was determined to sleep to fully recharge amid river breeze, and I’m very happy to be placed second place, luckily."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
"I'm here to show off my napping skills, and to demonstrate exactly how a king sleeps."
— Park Jun-seok , Academic
"I've always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi-yeon , Academic
"I was completely drained, having done night shifts often on top of going to work everyday plus I also drive a lot for work."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
"I'm here to show off my napping skills, and to demonstrate exactly how a king sleeps."
— Park Jun Seok , Other
"I've always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi Yeon , Other
"So when I saw the contest I was determined to sleep to fully recharge amid river breeze, and I'm very happy to be placed second place, luckily."
— Hwang Du Seong , Other
"The refreshing river breeze helped me achieve a peaceful slumber."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
"Between exam prep and part-time jobs, I survive on three or four hours of sleep a night, patching it up with desk naps during the day."
— Park Jun-seok , Academic
"I’ve always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi-yeon , Academic
"I was completely drained, having done night shifts often on top of going to work every day plus I also drive a lot for work."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
"I'm here to show off my napping skills, and to demonstrate exactly how a king sleeps."
— Park Jun-seok , Academic
"I've always suffered from insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep, and wake up easily."
— Yoo Mi-yeon , Academic
"I was completely drained, having done night shifts often on top of going to work everyday..."
— Hwang Du-seong , Executive
Key People
A 37-year-old office worker and runner-up in the power nap contest.
A 37-year-old office worker who was the runner-up in the nap contest.
A 20-year-old university student participating in the power nap contest.
A 20-year-old university student who participated in the power nap contest.
A 24-year-old English teacher from Ilsan participating in the power nap contest.
A 24-year-old English teacher who also participated in the power nap contest.
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Under hazy spring sunshine, hundreds of young Seoulites participated in a 'Power Nap Contest' organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government to address the city's chronic sleep deprivation.
Seoul's third annual 'Power Nap Contest' attracted hundreds of participants aiming to address the city's sleep deprivation issues.
Seoul's 'Power Nap Contest' highlights the city's struggle with sleep deprivation, with participants donning themed outfits to compete.
Hundreds of Seoul residents participated in a 'Power Nap Contest' to address the city's widespread sleep deprivation.
Seoul's third annual 'Power Nap Contest' attracted hundreds of participants aiming to address the city's sleep deprivation issues.
Seoul's 'Power Nap Contest' underscores the city's chronic sleep deprivation, with participants competing in themed attire.
South Korea's 'Power Nap Contest' at Yeouido Hangang Park aimed to promote rest amidst the country's demanding work culture, with participants donning costumes and judged on deep sleep quality.
Under hazy spring sunshine, hundreds of young Seoulites turned up at a park by the Han River at the invitation of the city government to try to do something many overworked South Koreans never get enough of – sleep.
Seoul's 'Power Nap Contest' attracted hundreds of participants aiming to combat the city's sleep deprivation issues.
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