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Identifying Outliers in Labor Market Data

The table below shows the percentage difference in paid work hours ('hours gap') and hourly wages ('wage gap') between men and women for five countries.

CountryHours Gap (%)Wage Gap (%)
Australia4316
Netherlands4014
Sweden3012
United States2818
South Korea3634

Based on this data, identify the country that presents a unique pattern regarding the relationship between its hours gap and wage gap compared to the other four countries. Briefly explain what makes this country's pattern different.

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