south korea- presentation
Money and Economy South Korea has several large industries that produce steel, cars, ships, and building materials. You might have a television, video game, or cellular phone in your home that was made in Korea or has parts made in Korea. Samsung, Hyundai, and LG are three of the most famous Korean brands. Korea sells fish, rice, barley, and vegetables to other countries. The currency of South Korea is the won.
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Young people enjoy music, television, and computer games. Karaoke (noraebang) is enjoyed by people regardless of age or gender. Noraebang is a popular activity for groups of friends and coworkers as a way to relax after work or school. Women enjoy going to movies, visiting friends and family, going out for coffee, and shopping. • Young South Koreans enjoy going to movies, shopping, taking short trips, and meeting friends at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, karaoke rooms, or "video rooms" (establishments that show movies on DVD). • Few South Korean youth have time for serious dating before they enter college or the workforce. • Couples often meet on blind dates, most often set up through acquaintances. • Matchmakers, called jungmae,arrange marriages between wealthy families, though this service is in decline. • Today, most Koreans choose their own partners and then discuss their intentions with their families. • Blind dating
Couples might exchange rings (similar to engagement rings), which signify their commitment, shortly after becoming an official couple. They then celebrate relationship milestones frequently. In addition to Valentine's Day in February, for example, couples celebrate White Day in March, Rose Day in May, and Pepero Day in November. Young women offer chocolates to their partners on Valentine's Day, and young men reply with candy on White Day. Pepero Day is celebrated by exchanging Pepero candy (chocolate-dipped cookie sticks) as well as other gifts. Additional celebrations occur to mark the 100th, 200th, and 300th day of the relationship. Many establishments and industries cater to couples, and people can buy "couple outfits" (matching items of clothing or entire outfits) or order from a special "couple's menu" at restaurants.
HOUSING • HIGH RISE APARTMENT BUILDINGS (20-30 STORIES) • DEPOSIT SYSTEM. • Has a kitchen, living room, 2-3 rooms, bathroom and a balcony) • WESTERN FURNITURE • NO SHOES ARE WORNIN THE HOUSE. Slippers are worn. TRADITIONAL • HANOKS • FLOOR CUSHIONS, FLOOR BEDDING
FAMILY • STRONG SENSE OF OBLIGATION. • RESPCT- towards elders • GENEOLOGIES (place of birth, relations, achievements) KIDS • Spend dmost of their free time doing schoolwork • Expected to study at a top Korean university and get a good job • Free time: computer or video games. (learn how to use it around 4) • Respectful to parents and must obey them always. MEN: Primary providers & decision makers. Head of the family. WOMEN: Lowers Status. Takes care of home and children. Now they have more equality. Expected to work outside the home to help support their families and pay for the educational expenses.
INTERISTING FACTS • Home to some of the best professional video game players in the world. They practice 16 hours a day. Often treated like rock stars • Most buildings don't have a fourth floor because the number 4 is considered unlucky. • Large cities include: Busan, Incheon and Daegu. In many towns, families who own small shops live on the floor above their store. Different family members take turns taking care of the shop throughout the day and evening. These shops sell groceries, household supplies, or baked goods. Language
Government President: Lee Myung Bak Prime minister: Kim Hwang-sik The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is made up of ninedo (provinces). It is a democratic country with aconstitution (a set of basic laws on which other laws depend). South Korea is led by a president, who serves for five years and who holds most of the power. The official home of the president of South Korea is known as the Blue House, or Cheongwadae, because of its blue-tiled roof. The president appoints a prime minister to assist him. South Korea's legislature (a group of people who make laws) is called the Kuk Hoe. The legislature has 299 members. Korean citizens may vote starting at age 19.
FASHION • WESTERN STYLE CLOTHING • CONSERVATIVE DRESSING • BIG INDUSTRY IN COSMETICS • Shopping stands are open during the night and it isn't a quiet place at night either! There is always something to do anytime of the day.
HALLYU WAVE • Korean Culture Many Korean pop stars and groups are well known in East Asia and Southeast Asia. • K-pop often emulates American popular music, and usually features young performers.
EDUCATION • Monday through Saturday • 8 hrs of school. Even hire private tutors. • hokwon- study or cramming school 10 or 11pm • Math, science, Korean and English are studied at an early age. • many attend summer classes • students must bow to their teachers • Don't use teacher's last name, they say "math teacher" or science teacher • Vacations: January to February & July to August • Elementary school is free • Middle & high school- have to pay • CONSIDERED A VIRTUE. KEY TO SUCCESS, RESPECT AND POWER. • 6 YRS- ELEM. 3-MIDDLE 3 HIGH 4- COLLEGE MILITARY • Young men are required to serve 2 years in the military after they finish school.
LANGUAGE • Official language: Korean • Alphabet: Hangul (vowels and consonants that are written in pairs) • Mix of Chinese writing • CONFUCIANISM: respectful language. (elders, important social status etc) • Dialects: can tell where a person is from by the way they speak. • Honorifics: adding a suffix to a noun to signal respect. • Modern Korea has adopted many English and foreign terms related to Western culture.
GEOGRAPHY Far East side of Asia. Surrounded by water. Between China and Japan Divided into North and South in WWII in 1948 @ the 38th parallel. The north is communist. South Korea became the republican Korea 38,502sq. miles.- slightly larger than the U.S. state of Indiana Has several thousand islands. Jeju it's largest. 65% forested, 20%- civilized East- hills and mountains West & south- plains Climate: temperate, high humidity- summer, cold winters. Summers and winters are long.
POPULATION • 49 million people • Most live in cities. In high-rise apartment complexes • Seoul is the capital. • Half of the population lives in Seoul. • Small percentage of Chinese living in korea. • The rest of the population are Koreans. • Have strong regional differences. From politics to language • Koreans don't often marry people who are outside from their region. • Has the lowest birth rates in the world
RELIGION • Freedom of religion is guaranteed through the constitution • CONFUCIANISM principles: philosophy not a religion. • Social order, devotion to family and ethical behavior. • Children- expected to honor their parents and perform certain duties for them in life and after they die. • Christians: 26% follow these principles also ( honoring dead) • Buddhism: 23% • Under half of the population belongs to no religion.
SOCIETY • Status is determined by gender, education, family background, wealth, occupation and political ideology • Age (elderly -respected) • Extreme modesty (deny compliments & high honors) when speaking about themselves. • Giving gifts as means of obtaining favors. (workplace) • Accepting gifts carries responsibility of reciprocity. • Success depends on the social contacts. • Open criticism and public disagreement is considered inappropriate. • Focus a lot on reputation. "saving Face" (avoiding embarrassment, shame or dishonor) • Greater democracy, economic prosperity, and Westernization are changing Korean society for the rising generation.
FOOD • SPICY • KIMCHI (PICKLED CABBAGE WTH HOT PEPPERS). DIFFERENT TYPES OF KIMCHI • RICE (MIXED WITH VEGGIES AND MEAT) • SOUP, SEAFOOD, BEEF, CHICKEN • BULGOGI (marinated barbecued beef) • DUKBOKKI (RICE CAKE THAT IS SPICY AND WITH SWEET SAUCE) • FAST FOOD • CHOPSTICKS ARE USED (SPOONS AND FORKS ARE COMMON) • DRINKING CULTURE: soju makolli- alcoholic drink made from rice • Korean families usually eat rice, soup, and three to four dishes including the Kimchi.
SPORTS • Ssireum: Korean wrestling similar to sumo. Requires wrestlers to be thrown to the ground instead of pushed out of the ring. • SNOWBOARDING & SKIING • SOCCER • BASEBALL • BASKETBALL • SWIMMING • TAEKWONDO (Korean martial art, similar to karate) They hold on to pieces of cloth tied around their opponents legs. • JOKGU (volleyball using the feet) • HIKING • Kong-ki (similar to jacks)
ATTRACTIONS • Namsang tower- illuminated at night. Cable car. Terrace. Teddy bear museum • Banpo bridge- over the han river in downtown Seoul. MOOLIGHT RAINBOW FOUNTAIN. World's longest bridge fountain. During the day. Fountain. During the night it is a rainbow fountain that has 200 lights that illuminate it and synchronizes with music • Cheonggyecheon stream- bisects downtown Seoul. For free time activities and tourism. • Temples: architecture and gives you a cultural and spiritual experience. To help understand Korean Buddhism and the life of monks. • Jeju island- volcanic island. full of recreation, beaches, landscapes, festivals, food, parks, lava tube system
TRANSPORTATION • Developed transportation system • Subways, trains, taxis and buses are commonly used. • Cars, motorcycles and scooters also bicycles in the countryside • Heavy traffic. AGGRESSIVE DRIVING • People can go on the sidewalk
TRADITIONS CLOTHING • Hanbok: worn on special occasions or holidays. MEN: trousers & loose fitting jacket or robe. WOMAN: long and colorful 2-piece dress with a large bow in the front GREETINGS • People bow to each other with a short quick bow or nod as a sign of respect. • Men: handshake • Women: less handshakes than men • Business: exchange of cards • NAMES: 1 SYLLABLE FAMILY NAME, followed by a 1-2 given name. • Lee, Kim, Park, Ko GESTURES • Use of both hands or right hand grasped by the left at the wrist or forearm • Laughing, yawning, sometimes smiling- polite to cover their mouth • Beckoning- waving fingers with palm down. No index finger- it is rude • Eye contact is always important in conversations. Exception with respect to another age group/ • Couples hold hands, kissing in public are not appropriate.
VISITING • Remove shoes when entering a home • Men- cross legged. Women- to the side or behind them • Men and women separate to socialize (women in the kitchen.) • Bring a gift. HOLIDAYS • NEW YEARS (JAN. 1-3) Families get together. Bow to adults. Given gifts or money. Traditional dress. • CHILDRENS DAY (MAY 5) schools are closed. Amusement • INDEPENDENCE DAY (MARCH 1) • CHUSEOK (THANKSGIVING) • CHRISTMAS • HANGUL • VALENTINES DAY • WHITE DAY- GUYS GIVE GIRLS • BLACK DAY- GET TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS
HISTORY • Dates back to 2333BC • Japan takes control over Korea from 1910-1945 • WW2 ended. US and Soviet Union split Korea. Soviet's got North and the US got South. Split at the 38th parallel. Korean War: • Conflict between North and South Korea Started June 25, 1950 when N.K. crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea. • On June 27 President Truman told US air and sea forces to give aid to S.K. June 27 1950 china entered the conflict. • The U.S. soldiers were pushed back close to the 38th parallel and then a stale mate occurred where not one army had a clear advantage.
• The war ravaged the peninsula and ended in a stalemate in 1953 (a peace treaty still has not been signed), with the original border virtually unchanged. Violent border incidents have occurred over the years, and South Korea and North Korea continue to have large military presences at the border. • Between 1.4-2.4 million Koreans dies during the War • 1962- MILITARY RULES THE CUNTRY • 1986- THE CONSTITUTION CHANGES TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO DIRECTLY ELECT THE PRESIDENT • 1992- MILITARY RULE ENDS. FREE ELECTIONS • 2000- NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA TRY TO INCREASE COOPERATION BETWEEN THEM
NATIONALISM • Koreans are an extremely proud people, and sometimes this pride transforms into white-hot nationalism. • You see this nationalism displayed at sporting events, where thousands of Korean fans cheer their national teams on in unison, banging on drums and waving massive flags. • This nationalism especially comes to a boil whenever Japan is mentioned, as Japan has invaded them several times, and occupied Korea as a colony for almost the first half of the 20th century, decimating the country's resources and conscripting thousands of their women as sex slaves.
• young people considered adults when they graduate from high school. • legal ages for drinking alcohol (19) and holding a job (20). • All South Korean men between ages 20 and 30 must enlist in the military. terms are roughly two years. • Men enrolled in university may defer enlistment until they are 24. • Young men who refuse to serve or try to evade enlistment can be banned from Korea or jailed. Young women are not obligated to enlist but may volunteer for service if they desire.
