https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u A brief look into the surface and deep layers of Korean culture. en-us 2017-03-30 20:32:10 UTC 2023-07-10 00:16:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163828026 In many cultures, respect for the elderly is important. However, in Korea, elderly folks are HIGHLY respected. This idea is deeply rooted in Korean morals. This would be very subtle and difficult to notice at first, but upon further attention, it would be clear that respect for the elderly is a way of life.]]> 2017-03-30 20:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163828026 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163828928
Korea is split geographically, but most citizens speak the Korean language. The language helps bind together Koreans on a surface level. ]]> 2017-03-30 20:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163828928 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163859609 In Korea, education is extremely important. This leads to schools being very competitive and families wanting their children in the best schools possible. These high expectations for Korean students shows their desire to develop a well-educated society.]]> 2017-03-31 01:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163859609 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163860645
A wide variety of religious beliefs comprise the religious landscape in Korea. There are currently folks who practice Hinduism, Christianity, Catholicism, Protestantism, and there are many people who don't practice a formal religion. Please see the graphic below for a visual on South Korea:]]> 2017-03-31 01:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163860645 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163861221 Traditional Korean culture revolves around a strong sense of family and bloodlines, but there has been a major technological and modern lifestyle breakthrough in Korea. Many Korean citizens find themselves stuck on deciding between sticking with their traditional, Confucian, roots, and assimilating to the modern culture of music and entertainment that Koreans have historically frowned upon. This push-pull relationship is a struggle for many Koreans in modern times.]]> 2017-03-31 01:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163861221 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862139 One of Korean's premier foods is the topokki, which is a stir-fried rice cake. This food is a common Korean dish.]]> 2017-03-31 01:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862139 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862383
This is the Korean New Year. On this day, Koreans celebrate by eating, dancing, and playing games such as "tuho"]]> 2017-03-31 01:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862383 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862966 The Korean Justice System is very strict and has remained inflexible over time. The laws are often mediated by elder folks instead of law enforcement or official judicial processes.]]> 2017-03-31 01:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163862966 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163863325 It is common for Korean people to cook big family dinners and eat and spend time together frequently. Family is a part of Korea's deeper level of culture.]]> 2017-03-31 02:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163863325 bmccabe228 https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163863791 In traditional Korean times, specific types of clothing were worn by officials and respected members of society. For example, the Worsam below is worn by an empress. The colors and symbolism present on each article of clothing hint to the degree of royalty of the individual.]]> 2017-03-31 02:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bmccabe228/7kl1f65cms8u/wish/163863791