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Nick Dau

South Korea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/South_korea

team22

shared by Nick Dau on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Nick Dau on 25 Apr 08
     
    overall it has a lot of stuff; good ol' south korea
Jenna Griffis

About Korea - 0 views

www.korea.net/...kor_loca.asp

biz_economy team31

shared by Jenna Griffis on 20 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Korea recently pulled through an economic storm that began in late 1997. This crisis, which roiled markets all across Asia, had threatened Korea's remarkable economic achievements
  • Korea, once known to be one of the world's poorest agrarian societies, has undertaken economic development in earnest since 1962. In less than four decades, it achieved what has become known as the "Miracle on the Hangang River" - an incredible process that dramatically transformed the Korean economy while marking a turning point in Korea's history.
  • With a history as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Korea is working to become the focal point of a powerful Asian economic bloc during the 21st century
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  • The goal of the nation is to overcome problems rooted in the past by creating an economic structure suitable for an advanced economy.
  • Korea, once known to be one of the world's poorest agrarian societies, has undertaken economic development in earnest since 1962
  • many successful development programs were implemented. As a result, from 1962 to 2006, Korea's Gross National Income (GNI) increased from US$2.3 billion to US$887.3 billion, with its per capita GNI soaring from $87 to about $18,372.
  • Jenna Griffis on 06 May 08
     
    good stuff abut everything
Emily Sobieski

South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette - 0 views

www.kwintessential.co.uk/...uth-korea-country-profile.html

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shared by Emily Sobieski on 13 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Family welfare is much more important than the needs of the individual.
  • Meeting Etiquette
  • Wait to be introduced at a social gathering.
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  •  Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's home.
  • The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4.
  • Wrap gifts in red or yellow paper, since these are royal colours. Alternatively, use yellow or pink paper since they denote happiness.
  • Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper.
  • Gift Giving Etiquette
    • Sarah Snow
      Sarah Snow on 23 Apr 08
       
      All things listed below are important
  • Remove your shoes before entering the house.
  • Send a thank you note the following day after being invited to dinner.
  • Chopsticks should be returned to the table after every few bites and when you drink or stop to speak.
  • Do not pick up food with your hands. Fruit should be speared with a toothpick.
  • Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is.
  • Dress Etiquette
  • Under no circumstances insult or to criticize in front of others.
  • This is a culture where "less is more" when communicating. Respond to questions directly and concisely.
  • Appointments are required and should be made 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
  • It is a good idea to send both an agenda and back-up material including information about your company and client testimonials prior to the meeting.
  • Have all written materials available in both English and Korean.
  •  Have one side of your business card translated into Korean.
  • puppies4life on 14 Feb 08
     
    good info about culture
  • xomilla30ox on 20 Feb 08
     
    ·Bow and say good bye to each person when you are leaving a party ·Wait to be introduced at a social gathering ·Person of lower status bows to those of higher status ·Use both hands when you are giving a gift ·Arrive up to 30 minutes late for a dinner ·Take off your shoes before you enter a persons house ·Eldest person is served dinner first ·Wait to be seated don't sit until you are told so
  • cassiexoxo on 27 Feb 08
     
    South Korea customs and stuff like that...
Jessica Weckhorst

Korea Visa,South Korean Embassy Requirements,Work,Tourist,Student,Travel Visa Applicati... - 0 views

www.learn4good.com/..._korean_visas_requirements.htm

embassy team30 visa

shared by Jessica Weckhorst on 20 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Kayla on 20 Feb 08
     
    this is a site VISA
  • akash319 on 27 Mar 08
     
    Use for Embassy Tab
  • Jessica Weckhorst on 06 May 08
     
    this is the stuff for embassy page
chocairplane

South Korea - SOCIETY - 0 views

www.mongabay.com/...SOCIETY.html

quickd team4video

shared by chocairplane on 19 Feb 08 - Cached
  • When the war ended in 1945, the great majority of the people living in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula were poor peasants.
  • Japanese colonial regime from 1910 to 1945 had promoted modernization of the economy and society
  • By 1990 educational and public health standards were high, most people lived in urban areas, and a complex structure of social classes had emerged that resembled the social structures of developed Western countries or Japan. The country also was making substantial progress in its evolution from a military dictatorship similar to that of many Third World regimes to a democratic, pluralistic political system.
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  • The poverty and distress of the South Koreans were deepened by the Korean War of 1950-53
  • katenix on 19 Feb 08
     
    society of south korea
  • adamsky on 21 Feb 08
     
    This is a good site to find out what South Korea's society is like.
  • chocairplane on 25 Feb 08
     
    someone from team 4 should look this over, there is a lot of stuff here.
sburnzy

Economist.com | Country Briefings: South Korea - 0 views

www.economist.com/...SouthKorea

econemy group stuff team6video

shared by sburnzy on 27 Feb 08 - Cached
  • brittanyb on 27 Feb 08
     
    links to articles and iformation on south korean economy
  • sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
     
    Other links and facts for economy.
puppies4life

South Korea Photos - South Korea Travel Guide - Photos of South Korea from Tourist Boar... - 0 views

www.wordtravels.com/...Photos

team1

shared by puppies4life on 27 Feb 08 - Cached
  • puppies4life on 27 Feb 08
     
    good stuff
sburnzy

Seoul City South Korea travel - 0 views

www.lifeinkorea.com/seoul

team6video

shared by sburnzy on 27 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Mountains circle Seoul
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Hike Mountains in Seoul
  • As Korea's capital and most populous city, Seoul represents the country's center for business, education, and modern culture. It offers many activities for everyone, including museums and palaces, parks and mountains, and amusement parks and night clubs.
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Important stuff.
  • sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
     
    These are things to do when you travel to teh capital of S. Korea and you can visit historic buildings, art places, and outdoor things.
puppies4life

Despite Tremendous Odds, Religion Survives in North Korea - 0 views

www.voanews.com/...on-Survives-in-North-Korea.cfm

team1

shared by puppies4life on 25 Feb 08 - Cached
  • puppies4life on 25 Feb 08
     
    good stuff
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