Colectivism

South Korea, with a score of 18 is considered a collectivistic society. This is

manifest in a close long-term commitment to the member 'group', be that a
family, extended family, or extended relationships. Loyalty in a collectivist
culture is paramount, and over-rides most other societal rules and regulations.
The society fosters strong relationships where everyone takes responsibility for
fellow members of their group. In collectivist societies offence leads to shame
and loss of face, employer/employee relationships are perceived in moral terms
(like a family link), hiring and promotion decisions take account of the
employees in-group, management is the management of groups.
Femininity
South Korea scores 39 on this dimension and is thus considered a feminine
society. In feminine countries the focus is on working in order to live,
managers strive for consensus, people value equality, solidarity and quality in
their working lives. Conflicts are resolved by compromise and negotiation.
Incentives such as free time and flexibility are favoured. Focus is on well-being,
status is not shown. An effective manager is a supportive one, and decision
making is achieved through involvement.
Power distance
At an intermediate score of 60, South Korea is a slightly hierarchical society.
This means that people accept a hierarchical order in which everybody has a
place and which needs no further justification. Hierarchy in an organization is
seen as reflecting inherent inequalities, centralization is popular, subordinates
expect to be told what to do and the ideal boss is a benevolent autocrat
,Monochronic
Public transportation was very predictable, and people were on time for
meetings. I didnt notice excessive attention to watches or hurrying through
meals, but activities seemed to begin and end on schedule.
There was no multitasking during my presentations to the entrepreneurs there.
People waited till breaks to check their phones or computers. They didnt get up
and leave to take phone calls. These behaviors suggest a monochronic
orientation.
Communication style
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1. Slurping and burping at the table are seen as compliments and that you are
satisfied with your meal
2. Spitting and blowing snot in public are also acceptable gestures. In South
Korea, these behaviors are seen as cleaning yourself
3. When Korean businessmen meet the opposite party, they would shake
hands with them after a bow. They would ensure to support their right
forearm with the left hand in order to show respect.
4. Before departing, the Korean businessmen also bow to show satisfactory.
Posture is important, even while bowing. Bowing occurs from the waist,
and not the neck. One bows by bending forward their upper body from the
waist, standing straight with knees closed.
5. While meeting up with a customer, Korean businessman would show a
limp hand, meaning to direct the customer to come over here (their
position).

6. Female friends are allowed to sit on each others laps in public and are
often seen walking arm and arm or holding hands. These symbolize a
certain trust and bond between the two. If two of the opposite sex were to
sit on each others lap in public, it would depict sexual vulgarity.
7. Eye contact is seen as disrespectful, whereas here it is a sign of respect.
8. Two peace signs symbolize happiness and enjoyment.
9. In South Korea, they do not touch strangers, especially those of the
opposite sex.
10.Crossed arms or making an X with your hands means no or we dont have
it here.
11.A limp hand means come here.
12.Would not exaggerate their emotion through facial expression. Too much
smiling is always related with shallowness of the person. Lack of smiling
has often been misinterpreted as a sign of hostility. In the United States,
smiling is our way of being friendly and showing politeness.

13.Requires clearly defined personal space in formal situations. Low contact

culture. Whereas we dont require that much space and we are more of a
contact culture.
Smiling / joking is traditionally only acceptable at certain times & smiling at
inappropriate times may be interpreted as a lack of serious & respect.