Discovering South Korea

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CULTURE TALK

With Rista & Nita


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A Trip to Seoul


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Shinta Rachmawati


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Hesty Oktariza


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Exploring South Korea

Hesty Oktariza|Rista Marliyani|Shinta Rachmawati|Siti Rahmanita|Zainal Ali Santoso


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South Korea : A Dynamic Korea

Despite of the long history with itsneighborhood countries (Japan,China, and North Korea), South Koreahas been able to build a strongnational identity in cultural andeconomics.


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A Glance at South Korea

South Korea located at Eastern Asia,

southern half of the Korean Peninsula

bordering the East Sea and the Yellow

Sea

Seoul is the capital city

The climate is temperate, with four

seasons


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Ethnicity in South Korea is almost homogeneus

(except for about 20.000 Chinesse)

At 2004, number of population in South Korea is

45.598.175

43%

35%

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Religion in South Korea

Budhist

Christian

Catholic

Confucianism

Cheondogyo

Others


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T'aeguk("Supreme Ultimate")

Yin-Yang principle of a universe

in perfect balance and harmony

Represent heaven

Represent the earth

Represents water

Represents fire



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The phrase han p'it-chul("one bloodline") often

is used by Koreans at home and abroad tosymbolize their shared identity as the members

of a homogeneous nation.


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Key Concept of South Korean Culture

Kibun

NunchiInwha

Confucianism

Personal Relationship

Hahn

Jeong Do


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Hofstede Analysis of ASEAN + East Asia Countries

ASEAN

China

Japan

South Korea

Taiwan


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Zainal Ali Santoso


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Doing Business with Korean

Working in Korea

Before doing business in Korea prior appointments are required andshould generally be made a few weeks in advance.

For both social occasions and business meetings, punctuality isessential.

It is recommended that you send any proposals, companybrochures, and marketing material, written in both Korean andEnglish, as a preview for your Korean contacts before you visit thecountry.


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Structure and hierarchy in Korean companies

Korea is known for its vertical social structure based on age and socialstatus.

Influenced by Confucianism, Koreans respect for authority isparamount in their business culture and practices.


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Working relationships in Korea

Generally speaking, responsibility is delegated to trusted,dependable subordinates by their superiors.

Age is the most essential component within a relationship inKorea.

Personal ties in Korea, such as kinship, schools, birthplaces etc,often take precedence over job seniority, rank or other factors, andhave significant influence over the structure and management of

Korean companies.


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Dress Attire

Table Manners Tipping

Gift Giving and Accepting Gifts

Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting

Socializing and Conversation

DO dress modestly andconservatively for business

occassions.

DON'T wear jewelry ifyou're a man, aside from a

wedding ring or watch.

Etiquette and Customs in South Korea


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Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting


DON'T tip. It's not customary


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DONTS :XWrap gifts in green, white, or

black.X Give gifts in multiples of 4, as it's

considered unlucky. 7 is a lucky

number, though.X Give someone an expensive gift ifyou know that they can'treciprocate.

X Open a gift upon receipt.X Sign a card associated with a gift

in red ink.

DOS :Wrap gifts nicely.Give gifts using both hands. Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting



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Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting


DOS :Shake hands upon meeting. A bow is

also a traditional South Koreangreeting.

Say "man-na-suh pan-gop-sumnida"when initiating a bow. It means"pleased to meet you."

Farewells to everyone individually

accompanied with a bow when youleave a social setting.


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Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting


DOS : Bring fruit, flowers, or chocolates for

your host. Take your shoes off before goinginside a home.

Expect to be walked out, as it's seenas insulting to say good-bye to yourguests inside.

Send your hosts a thank you note thefollowing day.

DONTS :x Arrive more than a half hour late.


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Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting


DOS :Try to have a third party to initiate business.Be direct.Schedule meetings at least 3 weeks in

advance.Have one side of your business card

translated into Korean.Use both hands to present your business

card and present it with the Korean sidefacing up.

Treat business cards with respect.

DONTS :X Be late.X Take your jacket off until the person with the

most seniority does.


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Dress Attire



Greetings

Visitors Etiquette

Business Meeting


DOS :Feel comfortable discussing the following:

sports (particularly soccer), South Korea'seconomy and international achievements,the health of one's family, kites, andpersonal hobbies.

Be modest if someone compliments you.

DONTS : Discuss politics, the Korean War,

socialism, communism, or personalfamily matters.

Confuse South Korea with other Asiancountries.

Be surprised if you're asked personalquestions, such as your age or salary.


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Thank You

Gamsahabnida

Discovering South Korea

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