South Korean Culture by Cai Doran https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu By Sarah Cai Doran and Elyse Turner en-us 2020-04-16 04:57:08 UTC 2023-05-19 12:40:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/530452059/ce303c20ee0c69b9314ec98f5efab84b/img_kr_flag02copy.jpg Educational System elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/510775531 98% of students attend and graduate upper-secondary high school despite it not being required and having to pay, showing the importance of education to the South Koreans.  “Educational attainment in contemporary Korea is of paramount social importance and strongly correlated with social mobility, income levels, and positions of power” (Mani & Trines, 2016).]]> 2020-04-16 14:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/510775531 elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/519012215 2020-04-21 01:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/519012215 Hangul Day elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/520586780 Hangul Day, October 9, is the culturally unique annual celebration of the development of the South Korean writing system (Livaccari, n.d.).]]> 2020-04-21 15:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/520586780 The Suffering of Two Generations (수난 이대) elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521091327 “is what one might call a Korean classic, in that it is taught in the educational system, and thus every Korean raised in Korea has likely read it. It is also known as one of the best, and briefest, evocations of han in the Korean literary pantheon” (Montgomery, 2013).
https://www.ktlit.com/review-the-suffering-of-two-generations-by-ha-geun-chan/]]> 2020-04-21 18:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521091327 Kimchi caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521756857 Kimchi is traditional Korean fermented food eaten with every meal. This method of food preparation arose from a need to preserve foods through harsh summers and winters (Kim et al., 2016).

Below is a recipe for traditional kimchi made with napa cabbage.  ]]> 2020-04-22 01:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521756857 Fire Noodle Challenge caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521795684 Many Koreans like spicy foods. According to Lee (2018), Korean buldak instant ramen is one of the spiciest on the market, prompting the popular fire noodle challenge on YouTube where users try to eat as much as they can as quickly as they can. ]]> 2020-04-22 02:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521795684 Korean Food Terms caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521805077 Bap - cooked rice
Kuk - broth dishes
Banchan - side dishes
Kimchi - fermented foods
Namul - vegetables
Below is a diagram of a typical Korean table and the foods you might find on it  (Kim et al., 2016).

Figure 6. Typical korean meal (Kim et al., 2016).]]> 2020-04-22 02:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521805077 Legumes and Fish caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521823437 In addition to fermented foods, Koreans eat a large amount of fish and legumes (mungbeans, soybeans, red beans, nuts) for protein as opposed to red meats due to their positioning close to the ocean (Kim et al., 2016).

Below is a popular grilled mackerel dish called godeungeo gui. ]]> 2020-04-22 02:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521823437 Sosu-seowon caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521846126 This is the location of the oldest seowons, private Neo-Confucianist academies founded during the Joseon Dynasty meant to educate individuals on Neo-Confucianism after it was adopted from China (UNESCO, n.d.).  ]]> 2020-04-22 03:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521846126 Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521865222 This artificial grotto was commissioned in the 8th century by  Prime Minister Kim Dae-seong to house a temple complex in which resides masterpieces of Buddhist art (UNESCO, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-22 03:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521865222 Other Sites caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521890786 This article outlines other World Heritage Sites of historical interest in South Korea. ]]> 2020-04-22 03:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521890786 Jeju Island caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521896506 Hailed South Korea's Hawaii and located off the coast of South Korea, Jeju island is a popular tourist spot for locals and visitors due to it's scenic beaches, waterfalls and forests.

Figure 2. Jeju Island (Republic of Korea. 2005).]]> 2020-04-22 04:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521896506 Namsan Tower caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521910058 This was South Korea's first general radio wave tower allowing for broadcast of TV and Radio throughout the city. Construction began in 1969 (Cj Foodville, n.d). 

Figure 1. N Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan (Bowen, 2012). ]]> 2020-04-22 04:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521910058 Seals caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521924922 Two main types of seals, national and royal, are manufactured by the Korean government to stamp government documents and memorialize royal rituals (Department of Homeland Security, 2014). South Korea considers the emperor's seals as national treasures. ]]> 2020-04-22 04:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521924922 Buddhist Carvings caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521933782 Many representations of Buddha exist in South Korea due to the nations history with Buddhism starting in the 300s. One of the most famous depictions shown below resides in a temple at Seokguram Grotto. (Korea.net, n.d).

Figure 8. Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon (Korea.net, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-22 04:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521933782 Pottery caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521952460 Comb-patterned pottery like the example below has been found all across South Korea. It represents the Neolithic Age in Korea which began around 800 B.C. and was characterized by individuals settling into a more sedentary, clan life focused on developing agriculture (Korea.net, n.d.).

Figure 7. Comb-pattern pottery (Korea.net, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-22 04:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521952460 Bukhansan Monument caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521962842 This inscribed monolith was built around 555 CE atop  Mt. Bukhansan in Seoul. It commemorated the visit of King Jinheung of Silla Kindom to his newly conquered territories.  (National Museum of Korea, n.d.).

Figure 9.  Monument Marking of King Jinheung's Inspection on Mt. Bukhansan (National Museum of Korea, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-22 05:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521962842 Hanbok caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521980556 Hanbok, characterized by flowing bottoms and bright colors, is traditional Korean clothing worn each day up until 100 years ago. Now it is used mostly as formal wear for special occasions (Korea Tourism Organization, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-22 05:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/521980556 The Firekeeper’s Son elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523964016 Depicts the importance to Korea of defense against invaders. (Gienapp, 2018)]]> 2020-04-22 19:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523964016 The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523967257 Contains a lesson on what happens when children don’t do what they are told, showing how strong the importance of respecting parents and authority permeates Korean culture. (Gienapp, 2018)]]> 2020-04-22 19:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523967257 A Single Shard elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523970422 Caledon pottery, unique to Korean culture, is featured along with the Korean achievement-oriented work ethic. (Gienapp, 2018)]]> 2020-04-22 19:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/523970422 Nunchi elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524536788 Matei (2019) quotes author Euny Hong as defining nunchi as the “art of understanding what people are thinking and feeling.” ]]> 2020-04-23 01:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524536788 K-pop elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524540780 “They call it Hallyu, the Korean wave: the idea that South Korean pop culture has grown in prominence to become a major driver of global culture, seen in everything from Korean dramas on Netflix to Korean skincare regimens dominating the cosmetics industry to delicious Korean tacos on your favorite local menu. And at the heart of Hallyu is the ever-growing popularity of K-pop — short, of course, for Korean pop music” (Romano, 2018).]]> 2020-04-23 01:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524540780 Arirang elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524541277 Rowan (2016) noted that Arirang, probably the best known Korean folk song, was designated an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. ]]> 2020-04-23 01:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524541277 Virtual vs. Face-to-Face Learning caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524671636 Many South Korean Educators seem to value face-to-face teaching and worry about online education due to COVID. 

"Studying isn’t the only thing that students do at school. We teach kids how to act as members of society, and we socialise them through various activities" (Kim as cited in Kasulis, 2020).  ]]> 2020-04-23 03:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524671636 Reactive vs. Proactive Classroom Management caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524677919 A 2014 study involving American and Korean elementary educators found Korean teachers tended to use negative reinforcement in reaction to a behavior rather than attempting to stop the behavior before it happens. The same study concluded there were fewer behavior problems in Korean classrooms in the first place (Koh, M.S. & Shin, S., 2014).

Figure 4. Korean classroom (Korvia Consulting, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-23 03:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524677919 Teacher Centered caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524696822 As the point of authority in the room, instruction is more teacher directed in Korean classrooms. However, recent education changes have pushed for more interactive instruction methods and personalized learning (Cho, J. & Huh, J., 2017).

Figure 5. South korean classroom (ESL101.com, n.d.)]]> 2020-04-23 04:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524696822 Student-Teacher Interactions: Respect caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524708626 Students in South Korea are very respectful of teachers as elders and professionals. They call the instructor "teacher" rather than by name as a sign of formality (Alexandrowicz, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-23 04:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/524708626 Are you like a South Korean? elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/527359214 1. Do you leave your shoes outside and wear slippers inside?
2. Do you always strive to look your best?
3. Do you arrive promptly on time or even early?
4. Do you like to eat kimchi for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
5. Do you always do what you are told?
6. Do you listen to K-pop all the time?
7. Is doing well in school really important to you?
8. Do you love spicy food?
9. Do you have “quick nunchi”, can you size up the room fast?
10. Do you always respect your elders?
If you answered no to all these questions you are nothing like a South Korean.
If you answered yes to 5 questions you are half like a South Korean.
If you answered yes to all 10 questions you are definitely a South Korean!
]]> 2020-04-24 03:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/527359214 Korean War elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/529517452 The Korean War began June 25 1950 when South Korea was invaded by North Korean troops and ended with and armistice in 1953 (Stack, 2018).
Combat footage, Korean war — newsreel (1950) CreditVideo by MilitaryPublicDomain]]> 2020-04-25 01:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/529517452 Seoul caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/532060149 The capital city housing over 9 million residents.

Figure 3. High-rise buildings of Seoul (Beer, n.d.) ]]> 2020-04-27 00:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/532060149 elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/534982212 “Described as one of the most scientific alphabets ever devised, han'gul consists of 24 letters: 14 consonants and 10 vowels. Combinations of these letters represent 5 double consonants and 11 dipthongs. The letters, grouped in clusters of 2, 3, or 4, form syllables and words” (Snellinger, King & Fulton, n.d.).]]> 2020-04-28 00:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/534982212 Ch’usok, the Harvest Moon Festival elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/535014389 “Koreans memorialize their ancestors with food and paryer.  Families travel to their ancestral homes to build alters laden with food, then go to their grandparents’ or parents’ burial mounds where they offer food and bow in homage” (Kraig, n.d.). ]]> 2020-04-28 01:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/535014389 Korean Flag elysedturner https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/535018356 According to Living in Korea (2019) the Korean flag symbolizes the ideals of the Korean culture, the harmony of yin and yang with heaven, earth, water and fire.  “All of these symbols of the Taegukgi reflect the Korean ideal of promoting creation and prosperity while keeping in sync with the Universe. (Source: Ministry of the Interior and Safety)” (Living in Korea, 2019). ]]> 2020-04-28 01:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/535018356 References caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/540631025 2020-04-30 00:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/540631025 South Korea Report caidoran94 https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/540631239 2020-04-30 00:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caidoran94/hylzwhfkql56ufuu/wish/540631239