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AtoZ into Korean Mind In series
Decoding the Korean psyche through keywords
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Decoding the Korean psyche through keywords
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Envy: Emotional toll triggered by social comparison
Korean culture, fostering easy comparisons, establishes elevated standards, breeds envy Koreans, particularly of younger generations, are often compared to an imaginary rival by the name of “Eomchina.” This rival, whose name literally translates as “mom’s friend’s son,” represents an idealized peer
March 10, 2024 - 17:08:31
Death & denial: Why Koreans refuse to contemplate the end
Confucian influences, preoccupation with survival during harsh times, more deaths occurring at hospital settings all contribute to Koreans‘ aversion to discussing, accepting the inevitable A few years ago, Kim Sun-yong (not her real name) stumbled upon a Facebook post written by an acquaintance from
Feb. 25, 2024 - 13:12:31
‘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
