Korean culture

“Invisible Asians,” written in 2016, the author Kim Park Nelson argues that even though Korean adoptees have only been depicted positively, there are various problems Korean adoptees are facing. Media especially emphasizes three things: 1) heroism of internationally adoptive parents, 2) a way of American families to be culturally enriched at a time of increasing interest in multiculturalism, 3) rescue of the Korean orphans from the “war-torn, impoverished, and culturally backward” country. Under…

dynasty; however, there are still remaining aspects of this dynasty through stories and even the organization of cities. Specifically, the concept of geomancy has survived through revolutions and a different dynasty; it is a major part of the traditional Korean society. Geomancy is an idea borrowed from China (fengshui); since it is a Chinese idea, it’s almost hypocritical that Wang Kon’s fourth injunction is that the people should not try to follow the Chinese model anymore. Hong-key Yoon, a…

My perspective of South Korea changed since I was able to realize how developed of a country it was, as I was not knowledgeable about the country and the extent of its economy before coming into the class. After being poor from the Korean War and Asian Financial Crisis, Korea was able to industrialize in such a short time compared to other developed countries. During our trip, I experienced first-hand how rich and high-tech South Korea is and how it is more so compared to America, which can be…

Due to North Korea’s struggle with her economy, a myriad of North Koreans evacuates to South Korea by crossing over the 38th parallel and risking their lives. Nevertheless, walking around Seoul, there are hardly any North Koreans. When they are found in public, South Koreans either keep distance from them or stare at them with despise; the 38th parallel seems to be segregating the North and the South among society as well. North Koreans recognize the hatred and either stay away from the public’s…

In 1910 to 1945 Korea was dominated by Japan, but later, Korea could regain their freedom with the help of America and Soviet Union on Aug. 15, 1945. At the time, America and Soviet Union were in alliance. After regained, Korean polities reformed quickly as democracy and they tried to elect a new president. However, there had one big problem that America wanted Korea to be democracy nation, but Soviet Union Wanted Korea to be communism nation because America pursued democracy, but Soviet Union…

5 Things You Should Know About Before Traveling to South Korea A foreign country means there are different customs and cultures - exactly what the reason for some of us who are traveling to these foreign lands. Korea is quite a modernized country and there are some eccentricities that some people should expect before going into this foreign and different land. So these five things should be able to help you be prepared for your new and the exciting trip to South Korea. 1.…

cared for by their family. They are cared for by the people that work there, and by volunteers. The articles “7 Cultures That Celebrate Aging And Respect Their Elders” and “How the elderly are treated around the world” show how the elderly are treated and respected in different places around the world. Some cultures honor and respect their elders, as they do in The Giver, but some cultures feel seniors weigh down on families and on the society. In some countries, such as Korea, the elders are…

It is time, once again, to contend with Racism According to the Darwin’s theory of evolution, animal has evolved following the natural selection. Darwin’s Origin of the Species taught that human evolution resulted from those whose genetics were most favorable to reproduction and survival. A creature has adjusted to environment and took place individual variation. Skin color, color of the pupil and other characteristics is naturally formed a group. Some group gained vested rights. It resulted in…

lines of Yun Dong Ju’s “서시, “ or “Foreword,” still ring with the anguish and suffering of Korea under the Japanese colonial rule. During World War II, Japan annexed Korea and made its utmost effort to completely annihilate Korea’s national identity. Koreans were given Japanese names, attended Japanese schools, read Japanese books, and spoke Japanese. In the midst of Japan’s cultural sweep was an ordinary citizen, one with neither political power nor influential status, yet is now revered as one…

examining a nation, culture, or ethnic group, it is important to establish why the study is occurring before deciding how the study unfolds. There are two important reasons to become more aware of a culture. First, as a military leader, it is critical to examine the operational environment in which one operates. Second, being able to cross cultural barriers and grasp the inner workings of another region allows one to remain adaptive, culturally sensitive, and relevant. What is culture?…