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South Korea Presentation I. Facts & Statistics
South Korea Presentation I. Facts & Statistics
IV. Culture
A. Korean Family Values
a. Family is the most important part of Korean life
b. Father as the head and provider of the family
c. Eldest son has special duties: parents, younger siblings, wife,
then daughters
d. Members of the family are tied to each other
B. Concept of Kibun
a. Has no literal English translation
b. Pride, face, mood, feelings, state of mind
c. Korean interpersonal relationships operate on the principle of
harmony
d. Maintain peaceful, comfortable atmosphere all the time
e. Nunchi ability to determine another persons kibun using the
eye
f. Social harmony is crucial
C. Meeting Etiquette
a. Many S. Koreans shake hands with expatriates after the bow
(blending both cultural styles)
b. Person of lower status bows to person of higher status, but most
senior one initiates the handshake
c. Man-na-suh-pan-gop-sumnida = pleased to meet you
d. Wait to be introduced in social gatherings