South Korea

The country of Korea gained its independence from Japan after World War Two in 1945. The Republic of Korea (ROK) formed the southern government in August 1948 and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea formed the northern government later that year. The Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. In 1953, both sides signed an armistice splitting the country along a demilitarized zone, but with no peace agreement. Today, the two countries are considered the most heavily guarded

this essay, I will write about wealth inequality in South Korea, which is my home country, because it is one of the most serious problems. To display this problem, I compare a news article as written medium, and an illustration as unwritten medium, I chose the article named “The Growing Wealth Inequality in South Korea”, because it provides much information about the wealth inequality and specifically the reasons why it has occurred in South Korea and is in English. For an illustration, I chose an

South Korea: Where Investment and Business Blossoms Country Background • Name of Country: South Korea • Neighboring countries: China to the west, Japan to the east and North Korea to the north. Southern half of the Korean Peninsula, bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. • Territorial size of South Korea: 96,920 sq km • Population size: 48,860,500 • Political system: Democracy • Current prime minister: KIM Hwang-sik • Political party in power: Democratic United Party or DUP • Form

It’s a cold winter night in Seoul, South Korea. The snow is piled high on the cars. Just walking is a challenge, with the wind cutting into my skin and eyes. It is so beautiful and so harsh all at once. I step into my small apartment, and absorb the warmth penetrating from the floors. It feels like an army of ants are fighting their way out of my skin as the heat is melting away the stiffness in my bones. I wait it out and realize too late that I am too hot and the dryness almost hurts. I rub some

Confucianism was founded over two thousand years ago in China, and countries around, including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many more others are influenced by the ideology. Among all, South Korea is one that still follows Confucianism, and the society is still strongly influenced by this philosophy. According to the Chair of Sungkyunkwan, one of the top institute in South Korea, “over eighty percent of Koreans follow Confucianism” (Choi). The number is even higher than its origin

Is it possible to preserve traditional Korean culture as South Korea continues to modernize and Westernize? In the 21st century, modernity is often equated with capitalism-industrialization, though the concept is more complex than that. The idea of modernity can be defined on sociological, political and cultural platforms. Modernity is a powerful notion, a departure from tradition; driven by political, social and economic developments. It is the acceptance that progress is inevitable. Because

sales staff in our offices in South Korea. We will travel to South Korea to begin our three year assignment on May 1, 2015. There are differences in their culture, and in the manner they conduct business and live their daily lives. It is imperative these differences are learned now, allowing adequate time to prepare for the necessary adjustments. Research was conducted in the following areas: • Hofstede’s Value Dimensions. This report contains pertinent facts about South Korea’s society as it relates

Tension on the Korean Peninsula is almost tangible due to the North Korean threats of nuclear war. Additionally, many in South Korea reportedly lament the state of socioeconomic inequality in the country, a broad assortment of barriers. With all these and other pressures on Koreans today, citizens have been finding innovative ways to channel their frustration and relieve some of their stress. It’s called the Seoul Rage Room, and it’s a place people come simply to smash mostly household items with

Seoul: The Window of South Korea The definition of global city has changed over the years with various distinct changes in the world. Becoming a global city is something today millions of cities around the globe are in a race for. Globalization is a main component that showcases if a city is globally connected to other cities and the relationship it has with them. Seoul a city in South Korea that has redefined Korea’s image in the world is one that is in race to become global. It is a metropolis

The unique homogenous culture in South Korea is apparent through its major religions, social customs, and business etiquette. Reviewing these aspects of Korean culture and using the Hofstede and other cultural framework tools will help businesses understand how to adapt to the social and cultural climate. Korean and English are the main languages in South Korea with Korean being the official state language. Some dialects are regional and mostly attributed to social status but can be difficult to