More and more Korean youngsters are rushing to get cosmetic surgery performed on their faces to improve their job prospects. A change in the way you look may change your job prospects. Many are looking to correct ‘flaws’ in their faces as they believe that looking better equates to a better chance of getting a job within some of the largest companies in the country.

With the incredible economic growth over the last decade now cooling, and with many employers now demanding high education qualifications such as Masters degrees from good Universities because of an over-supply of graduates in the market, competition is fierce, and your looks might just swing the employer’s decision your way.

The western look is popular with Koreans – they want their eyes to look larger. Cosmetic surgery of the ears, nose and eye brows are popular too. Botox injections are also on the increase, however instead of having it injected into the face, many Koreans are opting to have the Botox injected into their vocal chords to stop their voices trembling in stressful situations such as job interviews.

Part of the reason behind the popularity in cosmetic surgery for the face is the role of physiognomy in Korean culture. The art of judging a person’s character or divining the future of the person by the features on their face is still popular and highly influential. Those receiving less-than-fantastic consultations from physiognomists often opt to go under the knife in order to correct their ‘flaws’ and ensure a better future and better character.

Parents in Korea will often spend small fortunes on the education of their children with many incurring heavy debts in order to ensure their children attend top schools and universities. Because of the sacrifice of their parents, children often want to ensure they land a good job to ensure that the sacrifices of their parents were for a good cause, meaning they will go to the extreme to land a good job.