Culture of Korea

Analysis South Korea By: Erik Mays Liberty University BUSI 604 Dr. Romanoski May 9, 2014 Abstract In this research paper I will be analyzing the cultural perspectives of doing business in South Korea. In doing so, I will be answering the four major questions as it relates to the major Elements and Dimensions of culture in South Korea. Also, since the dimensions of culture in any nation are many, it is necessary to analyze each category that makes up the Dimensions of one’s culture, these categories

Japan and subsequent Korean War involvement of China, this now alienated nation was once united in a singular culture. Presently, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) and South Korea's (Republic of Korea) culture could not be further from each other. Commencing the extremist isolationism

How much do you know about Korea? Korea was a colony of Japan one time. Korea doesn’t have anything special resources or techniques to develop its economy, so it is one of the only country that once depend on assistance from the UN but as time has passed, it becomes economic power. In addition, Korea grows their GDP (Gross Domestic Product) 750 times in half a century. The reason behind Korea’s astonishing growth, westernization is followed. Before westernization, the absence of advanced technology

North and South Korea share the same traditions and customs, when in fact they are complete opposites. Going back thousands of years in Korean culture, North Korea and South were just a part of the country Korea. Fast forwarding to the 1950’s the northern part of Korea started to become a communist country. America swooped in and started to shape the southern part of Korea as an ally for the United States and make them a part of the capitalist movement. After the Korean War, Korea became divided into

Exploring Cultural Identity A person’s culture has a great influence on his or her self-identity and behavior. Culture encompasses many aspects, and is defined by Juang and Matsumoto (2011) as a, “unique meaning and information system, shared by a group and transmitted across generations, that allows the group to meet basic needs of survival, pursue happiness and well-being, and derive meaning from life” (p. 15). As discussed in lecture, different dimensions of culture are identified by Geert Hofstede

SOUTH KOREA GLOBALIZATION IMPACT Executive Summary: The end of World War II, and the subsequent divide of the Republic of Korea, marked the beginning of South Korea as a country. The first few years of its existence as a country were far from ideal. With help from the United States and the UN, South Korea was rehabilitated and pointed in the right direction. South Korea received financial aid, military assistance and trading partners that would prove to be extremely valuable

countries: Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Each of these different cultures interacted with China in different ways and, due to these interactions, these cultures developed different cultural patterns derived from China. Out of the three, Korea, a region northeast of China, was the most heavily influenced by China. Around 100 BCE, Korea’s oldest known kingdom was conquered by emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty which marked the beginning of the first wave of Sinification. Thus, Chinese culture flooded throughout

Impact of Culture on Consumer Behavior in Luxury Consumption South Korea vs Netherlands By: Cindy Yoel Tanesia, Joline Boersma I. South Korea South Korea is a country located in the southern part of Korean peninsula. The population is 48,955,203 people (July 2013 est.) which make South Korea to be the 25th largest country in terms of population despite the relatively small area of the land. This paper will compare two cities in South Korea, Seoul and Busan, in terms of different in culture and

REGIONAL STUDIES PAPER ON SOUTH KOREA 1. Have you ever sat back and wondered what it would be like to live in another country. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of South Korea? Most likely it will probably be the Korean War or maybe even the 1988 Olympics. You may even, some day, be stationed there. I personally experienced the country first hand through a tour between 1988 and 1989. Korea is one of our major theaters of operation so it is very important for

Table of Contents 2 Executive Summary & Introduction of South Korea 3 Cultural Analysis & components 4 • Values & Attitudes • Manners & Customs • Personal Communication • Social Structure • Education Impact on International Business through culture 6 • Power Distance • Individualism • Uncertainty Avoidance • Masculinity/Femininity • Long-term/Short-term Orientation