Korean Culture : Asian Cultures

Previous research reveals that Korean-Americans are considered the most separated from the rest of the society, both culturally and ethnically. Study used Berry (1997)’s strategies of assimilation, integration, separation and marginalization and three main dimensions of cultural orientations; language, identity and behaviors (Choi et al. 2014). Study included youth who are highly integrated in society; born in the US or immigrated at a young age; proficient in both English and mainstream behavior practices whereas their parents known to be culturally separated and the family socialization processes largely Korean (combination of high acculturation and high enculturation, characterizing integration). Researchers used years of residence and nativity

Culture includes the customs, traditions, ideas, and ways of interacting with the environment that often differ in various parts of the world. Over the last several decades in the U.S. there has been a growing awareness and tolerance of cultures other than the traditional western culture in the community. And in healthcare we are expected to provide all patients and families with the same respect and treatment, but at the same time provide individualized care. In order to meet these standards the work place environment has responded with training and education on cultural competence. The term cultural competence can be defined by the ability to respect and understand the beliefs and attitudes of

The controversial act of firing MacArthur advances the argument that American values are reflected in the speech. The value of protecting peace is clearly put on display.

Upon her arrival to America, Suki Kim realize early on the difference in culture. Unlike South Korea, students did not bow to teachers in America. Students did

Aiding others with a developing interest in my culture, I put forth an intensive amount of effort into the Korean Language program at KORAFF. Coincidentally, I felt that incorporating knowledge about the Korean culture and it’s traditions into the teachings for these young adoptees would help bring families closer together. KORAFF itself is an immensely devoted and supportive program. However, my proudest moment was when I appropriated a leadership role by producing a new class system. Through my experiences and my developing Korean class, I hope that I will further enrich the lives of

There are many Korean dynasties; one is as old as 2,333 B.C. Dynasties from thousands of years ago like Gojoseon, some dynasties like Goguryao Kingdom survived between both B.C and B.C.E other Dynasties like the Joseon Dynasty survived in B.C.E only. This is a document of the history of how Korean dynasties began, their beliefs, and the remains of the dynasties today. Korean dynasties have information that varies from different topics.

In conclusion, the critical cultural incident that happened in Koreatown allowed me to learn and be flexible with other people’s cultures, and to appreciate that the culture I grew up with could be similar to other cultures. Because of the incident, I know that I will behave myself accordingly, and I will also conduct research my in future intercultural

The religion of the ancient Korean was animistic nature worship. To these ancient people the world seemed full of powers, manifesting themselves in animals, fruits and vegetable life, in the heavens above, and in the water below. Korean’s most ancient religions are Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity. All these played an important role in the country’s early cultural development and have greatly influenced thoughts and behavior til today.

Korea’s ancient history revolves around The Three Kingdoms of Korea. These Three Kingdoms of Korea included the states of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla. These three kingdoms unified under Silla in 676, which led to the North-South States Period and relative peace. This period of peace however was broken under internal strife and this state surrendered to Goryeo and unified together renamed Joseon under King Taejo of Goryeo. This empire was relatively peaceful at the beginning until the invasion of the Japanese. After these wars and a series of wars against Manchuria, the empire of Joseon was in a state of peace for about 200 years.

Culture refers to the traditions, beliefs, and ideas portrayed by certain society and are then passed from one generation to the other. And with cultural diversity, changes have been taken place compared to what was originally deeply rooted in culture in past times, and how it has been changing within time. One of the most important celebrations in the Korean culture is when a person reaches a certain age in his or her life time. The first and most significant celebration is when a child celebrates his or her’s first birthday. Koreans call this event Doljanchi, or Cheot-Dol(first birthday). Traditions are a huge significant in one’ culture, and even though some of the aspects may be different, the meaning of the tradition still remains the same.

South Korea appears in the first quadrant of Figure 2.2 in which states that the country has a culture with relatively larger power distance and lower individualism. South Korea has a relatively large power distance due to the country’s strong emphasis in respecting for one’s elders and superiors. This cultural belief is deeply

Koreans are considered to be the most successful of the immigrant groups that comes into the United States. Income wise in 2015, Koreans had a median household income of $62,000 while native born populations median income sat at around $56,000. Korean immigration has grown immensely since the immigration act of 1965, which removed restrictions on Asians from migrating. In 1970, there were only about 39,000 immigrants but in 2010 there were about 1.1 million immigrants. Kristina, an immigrant from South Korea that moved to the United States when she was younger, discusses her culture as she remembers it in comparison to the culture of the United States.

Throughout Korea’s history, there are many instances in which lead to a cultural exchange between the Korean people and foreigners. This exchange is what leads to the trans-nationalistic nature of Korea. The biggest occurrence that led to transnationalism along with a struggle in transnational identity is that of the Japanese Colonial Occupation over Korea from 1910-1945. This occupation of Korea was not just so Japan can follow the colonizing efforts of western governments, but also the complete assimilation of the Korean people. This assimilation ideology was called Naisen Ittai and is known as the unification of the Japanese and Korean people. Though, this mainly meant the creation and enforcement of rules or policies to slowly turn the Korean populace into becoming as Japanese as they could. This Naisen Ittai implemented by the Japanese government lead to the cultural and self-identity struggles many Koreans obtained while trying to balance the notion of becoming Japanese while retaining their Korean heritage. However, some Koreans did not struggle at all with this notion, as some embraced the Japanese assimilation, and others completely opposed it. Those who embraced it known as collaborators and are seen as traitors to the Korean People. These clashing ideals and identity brought up upon Naisen Ittai can be found throughout many Korean works of literature and film. Some of the Korean works in which these ideals are found within are Yôm Sang-sôp’s On the Eve of

Manners represent an individual by the way they dress, behave, communicate, and their etiquette, while customs refer to the traditional way that a culture is practice individually, or by a group of people. Workers are expected to bow to their seniors when they greet them, and to use only formal language to their seniors, as it is rude to speak informally to someone of higher rank. In Korean businesses, meetings are often held in evenings at a restaurant or bar. Drinking is part of the Korean culture, as Koreans believe that drinking helps to bond colleagues in the company, and an offered drink must never be refused as it is considered to be rude. Along with drinking, Karaoke is a popular activity after meetings. People who attend the meeting are usually expected to sing a solo song.

My return to Korea in the summer of 2001 was nothing short of a culture shock. I was in a country I thought I had learned by heart. It was the country I always rooted my identity and pride from. I wasn’t ready for the shock. I