South

Korea
Description:
South Korea is the southern half of
the Korean Peninsula. Culturally,
economically, socially, and
governmentally South Korea is very
different than North Korea. South Korea
consists of a little less than 50 million
people. The ethnicities are almost
anonymously Korean but there are is a
small population of Chinese that love
there. 46% of the citizens say they have
no religious affiliation while 26% associate
with Christianity, 26% with Buddhism,
leaving 1% Confucianism and the other
1% as other. South Korea is run by a
republic government system.
Words to Know:
1. Hello : annyng hashimnigga (formal)
2. Thank you : kamsa hamnida
3. Good bye: (to someone leaving) annynghi kaseyo
4. Excuse me: shillye hamnida
5. Pleased to meet you: Man-na-suh pan-gop-sumnida
Facts:
Economic Savior is the miracle on the Han River
Dynasties
Korean War
Contributions:

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Hyundai cars. The creator of Hyundai is one of the top entrepreneurs in
the world.
The Korean Language is seen more worldly these days than ever before.
People:
King SeJong: He invented the Korean language: the written
system. Before this, Koreans used Chinese characters, this was nearly
600 years ago
General Sun Shin: He defeated Japanese troops and created the "Turtle
Ship", the first metal ship.
Characteristics:
Children are raised to believe that they can never repay their debt to their
parents. Causes a popularity of ancestor worship
Greetings follow very strict rules of protocol. A person of lower status must
first bow to the one with higher status and then the one with highest status
can initiate handshakes.
They are friendly to everyone no matter where they are from.
Applications:
Parental supportparents are highly important in their culture so involved
then in their childs education.
Gift givingif giving gifts to the children do not give anything that cannot
be given back that has equal value, also never wrap anything in green,
white, or black colors.
Removing shoesmake it known that they do not need to take off shoes,
that it would be more respectful to keep them on.
Responses students will respond with as little as possible because less
is more. They will struggle with elaboration. Ask them questions that will
require them to add more.
Groupsintroduce the student to their group members because it is
impolite to introduce yourself.
Resources:
K-POP SHAFT. (2013, 17 December). South Korea Documentary 1
[video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=z8gw5qNr6PU
Prepare to Serve. (2013, 4 October). South Korea Culture Tips
[video file] Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rWpm1h_G084
Snyder, S. (2012, Oct). South Korea's Growing Role and
Contributions to International Stability. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
South Korea - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette. (n.d.).
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