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White Jungle is set in South Korea in 2011, where the government promotes economic growth through medical care while the reality is starkly different. Common people struggle to afford hospital visits, and the healthcare system is depicted as a marketplace driven by extreme commercialization. The film portrays doctors and patients as familiar with the harsh realities of this 'white jungle' of medical care.
The documentary argues for a shift in perspective, suggesting that medical care should not be viewed merely as a personal means of production but rather as a form of community welfare. This approach challenges the existing norms and calls for new rules and regulations to be implemented within the healthcare system.
Why Watch
- •See how healthcare became a commercial market in South Korea.
- •Find out why medical care is likened to jungle life.
- •Meet the common people struggling with healthcare costs.
Did You Know
•In 2011, many South Koreans could not afford hospital care.
•The film describes the healthcare system as a market of extreme commercialization.
•Doctors and patients are compared to beings adapted to jungle life.
Perfect For
South Korean healthcareMedical commercializationCommunity welfare