Korean AI researcher and chip engineer couple each earn $4k/month, 'not rich'
airkatakana · x · 2026-10-24
A Hacker News anecdote: an AI researcher married to a semiconductor engineer in Korea each bring home 5.5M KRW ($4,000) monthly. In the comments the poster confirms they're child-free, live well but 'wouldn't call it a rich lifestyle,' and quips about what other profession pays that — a glimpse into how Korean AI/chip salaries compare globally.
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