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Decoding the Korean psyche through keywords
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Decoding the Korean psyche through keywords
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‘Chemyeon’: the role of ‘face’ in shaping Korea‘s cultural dynamics
Fear of losing face, desire to appear significant are powerful motivations at personal, family and even national levels Lee Jung-ah, 36, recently ended her yearlong relationship with her boyfriend, mainly due to her parents’ opposition. They told her they disapproved of him because he did not match
Feb. 11, 2024 - 16:01:38
Why Koreans feel compelled to stay busy -- or at least look like it
Preoccupation with busyness as virtue sees generational shift from postwar diligence to personal achievement strategy “You must have been very busy lately.” So starts many a conversation as a polite kind of South Korean icebreaker, often after having not met someone for quite a while. Responding to
Jan. 28, 2024 - 17:33:29
‘Aegyo’: The psyche behind childlike adults
People-pleasing cute acts offer window into role of cute behavior in Korean culture “Cuteness or charm, esp. of a sort considered characteristic of Korean popular culture. Also: behavior regarded as cute, charming or adorable. Cf. kawaii n.” – Oxford English Dictionary Ever encountered someone delib
Jan. 9, 2024 - 16:56:52
