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"With modern changes in society, however, the hierarchical culture has been gradually changed in Korea. While professionals, scholars and seniors are still given higher respect, women have more opportunities to receive high education and participate in social activities nowadays. Under a democratic government, equality is given greater value in today’s Korean society."

By NG Tze Wan, Purple, BSSPSA,

Exchange study at Sungkyunkwan University, Korea

2013/14, Semester B.

Cultural Discovery of South Korea

"People in Korea love drinking alcohol; alcohol drinking is not forbidden in universities."

"In Korea, it is common to see students drinking and holding their gatherings in bars. "

By Lee Lau Yi, BSSPSA,

Exchange study at Korea University

2013/14 Semester B

The famous Gin seng chicken soup is a delicious and healthy food in Korea.

“Bibimbap” is another famous dish in Korea. It is mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables

" “People in Korea care much about their physical appearance. Ladies, in particular, are willing to spend a lot of money to beautify themselves.”

"There are thousands of cosmetic shops located in Myeongdong."

By Lee Lau Yi (BSSPSA),

Exchange Study at Korea University

2013-14, Semester B

Korean Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery

The plastic surgery hospitals and clinics are found everywhere in Korea, showing that there is such a demand in Korean society.

The Food Culture in Korea

The KPOP culture in Korea is very hot. We can listen to different local KPOP songs almost in every shop. Many Korean are crazy about their idols. The government has spent lots of resources on developing the entertainment industry.

The K-Pop music is very hot in Korea. We can listen to different local K-Pop songs almost in every shop. Many Korean are crazy about their idols. The government has spent lots of resources on developing the entertainment industry.

Kpop Music

Strong Confucian Tradition

Confucianism is deeply embedded in Korean society which gives great respect for education, family and authority.

Drinking Culture in South Korea

Koreans love drinking alcohol

The Korean social relationships are shaped by Confucian values which stress filial piety, loyalty, seniority, and respect for age.

Korea is a male dominated society: the father is the head of the family and women are inferior to men in social status. The relationships between superiors and subordinates, male and female, elderly and youngsters, parents and children, and teachers and students are all at high power distance.