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Jessica Weckhorst

North Korea rejects liaison office proposal from South Korea - Boston.com - 0 views

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liasion news team30

shared by Jessica Weckhorst on 28 Apr 08 - Cached
  • North Korea rejected a proposal from South Korea's new conservative president to establish liaison offices in both countries
  • SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea rejected a proposal from South Korea's new conservative president to establish liaison offices in both countries calling it a public relations exercise aimed at covering up deteriorating ties on the divided peninsula.
  • The proposal was Lee's first overture to the communist nation.
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  • Lee made the offer in an interview with the Washington Post last week during a visit to the United States for talks with President Bush, saying the countries need a better channel of communication.
  • Relations between the divided Koreas have chilled since Lee took office in February with a pledge to get tough on Pyongyang. Lee says he opposes unconditional assistance to the North and calls for its nuclear disarmament as a precondition for economic cooperation.
  • North Korea has bristled at the hard-line stance, and since late last month has expelled South Korean officials from a shared industrial complex, test-fired missiles, and threatened to reduce the South to "ashes." The Korean War ended in 1953 with a truce, not a peace treaty, which means the two sides technically remain at war. Relations improved significantly under Lee's two liberal predecessors -- Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun -- who pursued detente with North Korea with massive aid and concessions
Max Dyal

Customs of S. Korea - 0 views

www.jobmonkey.com/...customs_of_s__korea.html

team27

shared by Max Dyal on 12 Feb 08 - Cached
  • It is customary to bring a small gift when visiting a South Korean home. It's better to bring a small token and not an ostentatious object that calls attention to you. Fruit, flowers, and chocolates are popular gifts for these occasions.
  • South Koreans generally sit, eat, and sleep on the floor, so you will be expected to remove your shoes upon entering a South Korean home and some schools and restaurants. Bare feet may be offensive to people of the older generations, so it's best to wear socks when visiting (be sure they're clean and free of holes! 
  • In addition to chopsticks, South Koreans regularly use soup spoons at meals. The chopsticks are used primarily for side dishes, while the spoon is used for soup and rice. Unlike in Japan, it's not appropriate to pick up your rice bowl while eating. All plates and bowls should stay on the table. Drinking customs in South Korea are also different than in Japan. Use both hands when pouring a drink for someone, because it shows respect. Though filling a companion's glass with beer or soju (similar to vodka) is appropriate, it's essential that the glass is completely empty before pouring. This may seem like a trivial concern, but will count for a lot in the eyes of your South Korean friends.
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  • Among young people, the person who issued the invitation usually pays. If you're out with a group, the bill is split and everyone pitches in. Among older Koreans, one person will take care of the bill, and roles will switch the next time.
  • Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom; however, a 10 percent service charge is added to bills at all tourist hotels and tipping is not expected. It's never necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with your luggage or takes you to or from the airport.
  • South Koreans are averse to overt physical contact between members of the opposite sex. They generally limit interpersonal contact to a courteous handshake; however, very good friends are often physical with each other, so don't be surprised to see men and women walking hand-in-hand with a member of the same sex. Public displays of affection between couples, like hugging and kissing, are considered very improper.
  • South Korean public baths, moyoktang, are wonderful. After a long, stressful day, there's nothing like a steamy sauna and bath to wash away your troubles. Moyoktang are found throughout the city and cost about W2,352 (US$2.85). There are usually showers to use before entering the hot tub. Many places also have a cold water tank, which is amazingly refreshing after a piping hot sauna. A special feature of the baths is the underwear-clad massage. For about W6,000–W8,000 ($7.30–$9.70 plus tip) the masseuses will scrub you down with hot water and towels, removing all traces of grime. You've never known the true meaning of "squeaky-clean" until you've experienced the wonderful traditions at the public bath.
  • tschloe19 on 12 Mar 08
     
    here leg hann
Sam Gladnick

South Korea - 0 views

www.occhealthnursing.net/korea.htm

alphabet etc. korean religion sputh team

shared by Sam Gladnick on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • North and South Koreans speak and write the same language.  It is derived from the Ural-Altaic family, which also includes Turkish, Hungarian, Finnish, Mongolian, Tibetan and Japanese.  The written Korean language is called Hangeul, consisting of 10 vowels and 14 consonants.  King Sejong invented it in the 15th century.  Hangeul is considered easy to learn and write, contributing to Korea’s high literacy rates (98% over age 15).
  • Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution in Korea.  50.7 percent of Koreans follow a specific religious faith.  Followers of Buddhism and Protestants are in the highest numbers, followed by Catholics.  Other practicing faiths are Shamanism, Taoism, and Islam. Confucian tenets or Confucian doctrine is deeply embedded in many Koreans' lives, regardless of religion.
  • Seoul’s subway system is the eight-largest in the world.  The railway system includes over 4,000 passenger trains and 13,000 freight trains.  In 1998, the nation’s highways exceeded 2,000 km.  International airports serve 74 cities throughout the world.  Ocean liners, cruise ships, cargo ships and container ships are a frequent site at Korean ports.
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  • Korea, like other countries in the temperate, has four distinct seasons.  Spring begins in late March, with occasional drizzle.  Summer is hot and humid with monsoon rains beginning in June and heaviest in July.  Autumn is rather short, lasting from the end of September to November.  Winter is cold and dry from December to February.  Spells of cold weather normally alternate with days of warmer weather.
Alayna Auerbach

Global Ocean Freight - 0 views

www.global-oc.com

moving shipping team31

shared by Alayna Auerbach on 30 Apr 08 - Cached
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  • ensuring that all licenses and paperwork are in order and stay with your shipment
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  • pack, crate, store and ship your cargo to ensure that everything arrives in excellent condition.
  • move a vehicle
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  • we work with you to handle every aspect of your shipment.
Jake Ludwig

Background Essay no. 68 | South Korean Education | AskAsia.org - 0 views

www.askasia.org/...essay.php

background essay korea south team21

shared by Jake Ludwig on 12 Feb 08 - Cached
  • The Korean public education structure is divided into three parts: six years of primary school, followed by three years of middle school and then three years of high school
  • The primary curriculum consists of nine principal subjects: moral education, Korean language, social studies, mathematics, science, physical education, music, fine arts, and practical arts.
  • High schools are divided into academic and vocational schools
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  • Upon completion of primary school, students advance to middle school, which comprises grades seven through nine. The curriculum consists of 12 basic or required subjects, electives, and extracurricular activities
  • school calendar has two semesters, the first extending from March through July and the second from September through February. There are summer and winter breaks, but 10 optional half days at the beginning and end of each break
  • A typical day finds high schoolers studying before school begins at about 8:00 A.M. Classes run for 50 minutes each, with a morning break and a 50-minute lunch period. The afternoon session resumes at about 1:00 P.M., and classes continue until about 4:00 or 4:30, followed by the cleaning of the classroom. Students may then take a short dinner break at home, or they may eat at school
  • Elementary and middle school students have similar but somewhat less rigorous days with shorter hours and more recreational activities.
  • Students return to the school library to study or attend private schools or tutoring sessions until between 10:00 P.M. and midnight.
  • Attendance requirements call for a minimum of 220 days at all three levels
  • Most instruction we observed consisted of teacher lectures, with only rare interruptions for questions. If students had questions, they might speak to the teacher after class
  • discipline problems were infrequent, and great respect for teachers was evident. Students bowed, as is the custom, when passing teachers in the halls and appeared hesitant to enter faculty offices.
  • Korean teachers still have more responsibility for counseling students and controlling their behavior than do teachers in the United States. Korean culture grants teachers the same authority as parents and attributes them even greater responsibility for children's moral and academic development.
  • katenix on 13 Feb 08
     
    SOUTH KOREAN EDUCATION!! background, etc.
Kayla

At Korean Restaurant - Korean Table Manner, Etiquette - 0 views

www.koreanrestaurantguide.com/...atr_etiq.htm

team5

shared by Kayla on 09 Feb 08 - Cached
  • Table Reminders1. The eldest person present begins eating first.2. Chopsticks should not be left in the rice or soup bowl during or after the meal.3. The rice or soup bowl should not be held in one's hands while eating.4. The hand and arms should not be placed on the table while eating.5. One should not tear food into pieces using fingers.6. One must remain at the table until the last person has finished eating.
    • Kayla
      Kayla on 09 Feb 08
       
      this area givs a really good idea of what to do in a South Korean Resturant!
  • The main dish is almost always accompanied by rice, soup, kimchi and several side dishes. Koreans eat their rice and soup with a spoon (which was reportedly first invented by the Koreans),
    • Kayla
      Kayla on 09 Feb 08
       
      This tells you what the food is usally
  • Use the spoon for rice and the chopsticks for side dishes, but you can ask for forks or knives at restaurants. Do not stir your rice or your soup. Do not leave the spoon or chopsticks in the rice as it symbolizes their use by the dead. Knives are used only in the preparation of food, not as eating utensils because Korean food is either pre-cut into bite-sized pieces or is soft enough to be pulled apart using chopsticks.
    • Kayla
      Kayla on 09 Feb 08
       
      This is telling us what to use as you are eating
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  • Dessert nearly always consists of fresh fruit. Foods of any kind should not be picked up with your fingers. Fruit is eaten in slices with forks
    • Kayla
      Kayla on 09 Feb 08
       
      this is tellinghow to eat our desert
  • Also, do not blow your nose when anyone is present, especially if eating.
  • Kayla on 09 Feb 08
     
    this shows how to eat in a korean resturant
William Chang

Korea, Republic of - 0 views

www.travel.state.gov/...cis_1018.html

26 embassy korean resources south team

shared by William Chang on 28 Apr 08 - Cached
  • MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION:  Hospitals in Korea are generally well-equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.  High quality general and specialty dental care is available in Seoul.  Western-style medical facilities are available in major urban areas of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and a few other large cities.  However, not all doctors and staff in these major urban areas are proficient in English.  Most clinics in rural areas do not have an English-speaking doctor.  A list of hospitals and medical specialists who speak English is available at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul or on the Embassy's web site at http://korea.usembassy.gov/health.html.
  • Pharmacies are first-rate and most prescribed medications, except psychotropic medications, can be obtained with a prescription.  Travelers taking any psychotropic or controlled medications should bring a sufficient supply as well as a copy of the prescription for Korean customs clearance at the airport. Korean ambulances do not carry sophisticated medical equipment and the ambulance personnel do not have the same level of emergency medical training as in the United States.  However, ambulances operated by the fire department (dial 119) will respond very quickly and take patients to the nearest hospital.  For medical evacuation to points outside Korea, SOS International is located in Seoul (tel: 02- 3140-1902, web site: www.internationalsos.com
  • Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC’s Internet site at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.  For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en.  Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith.
Jessica Weckhorst

YONHAP NEWS - 0 views

english.yonhapnews.co.kr/...0000AEN20080430007500315F.HTML

news team30 us

shared by Jessica Weckhorst on 30 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Seoul recently agreed to reopen its market to most U.S. beef cuts, lifting a five-year ban placed after the outbreak of the first mad cow case in the United States. The decision reached on April 18 is expected to permit U.S. beef shipments to arrive here around in mid May.
  • "We are very pleased that Korea has taken the decision," Vershbow said, "And this agreement is based on international scientific standards, which I think is the only policy for trading nations that they want to observe, that they want to have healthy economic relations with other nations."The Lee Myung-bak administration, however, faced mounting domestic criticism for rushing to the beef agreement despite lingering concerns over mad cow disease and feared impact on the local cattle industry
  • Resuming U.S. beef imports has been considered a key condition for Seoul gaining U.S. ratification of the free trade agreement
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  • The U.S. ambassador to Seoul said Wednesday that Korea's decision to resume U.S. beef imports will strengthen their bilateral alliance and that he was confident Seoul's free trade pact with Washington will get ratified in the U.S. within this year.
  • The U.S. envoy noted opposition in the U.S. Congress in the presidential election year but said he was "confident" that it will get ratified within U.S. President George W. Bush's term.
  • Nonetheless, President Bush explained to President Lee in Camp David less than two weeks ago that it is a priority for him to get Congress to ratify KORUS-FTA in 2008 and I'm confident he can meet that goal
  • We often refer to FTA as a 'win-win' agreement because both Korea and the United States will benefit, but it might be more appropriate to call it a 'win-win-win-win' because not
  • only the countries benefit but because businesses and consumers will benefit as well," he said.
Michelle Pio

BBC NEWS | Business | South Korean economy slows down - 0 views

news.bbc.co.uk/...7366721.stm

and business economy team20

shared by Michelle Pio on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Gross domestic product grew 0.7% from the previous quarter, down from the 1.6% expansion seen at the end of 2007. Falling exports were largely to blame for the quarterly slowdown along with weak consumer spending. President Lee Myung-bak took office in February promising to boost annual growth to 7% - it grew 5% in 2007. The investment bank Goldman Sachs said it was keeping its growth forecast for the full year at 4.8% despite the weak quarterly figures. It predicted the government's programme of tax-cuts and deregulation would boost growth while the weak currency would help exporters. Inflation figures were also released on Friday, with consumer prices rising 3.9% in the year to the end of March. That figure is above the government's target of between 2.5% and 3.5% for the fourth month running.
  • Alex Innes on 29 Apr 08
     
    yo, this site is popin like lil mama lip gloss!
staci fink

CNN.com - Voting begins in South Korea parliamentary elections - April 12, 2000 - 0 views

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team20

shared by staci fink on 01 May 08 - Cached
  • oting has begun across South Korea in parliamentary elections that observers say are critical to the country's economic and political future. The elections come amid now-robust economic performance, as well as on the heels of the announcement of improved ties with North Korea. Rival candidates made last-ditch appeals for votes as the world focused on the first-ever summit between the two Koreas.
  • Another pressing issue for Kim's 2-year-old government is the reform of South Korea's inefficient economic systems, especially its family-owned conglomerates, or chaebol. About a dozen of the conglomerates collapsed under debts in 1997, forcing South Korea to accept a record $58 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund.
  • President Kim has publicly said reunions of those separated family members will top the agenda. Only 50 people from each Korea were allowed to cross the border in 1985 for the first temporary family reunions. No further reunions have since been arranged because of military and political tensions. The Korean border, the world's most heavily armed, is sealed with nearly 2 million troops deployed on both sides.
John Pedersen

South Korea (03/08) - 0 views

www.state.gov/...2800.htm

team19

shared by John Pedersen on 14 Feb 08 - Cached
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      many invasions by larger neighbors in 2000 years of existence/// Repelled numerous foreign invasions
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      1910- Japan began 35 year period of colonial rule over Korea/// Many older Koreans stil hold a grudge against Japan
  • Japan's surrender to the Allied Powers in 1945, signaling the end of World War II, only further embroiled Korea in foreign rivalries.
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  • On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea
  • The war left almost three million Koreans dead or wounded and millions of others homeless and separated from their families.
  • The Second Republic under the leadership of Chang Myon ended after only one year, when Major General Park Chung-hee led a military coup. Park's rule, which resulted in tremendous economic growth and development but increasingly restricted political freedoms, ended with his assassination in 1979
  • . Subsequently, a powerful group of military officers, led by Lieutenant General Chun Doo Hwan, declared martial law and took power.
    • dekker28
      dekker28 on 27 Feb 08
       
      throughout the Park and Chun eras, there were many strong protests against the authorities, led by students and labor union activists
  • movements reached a climax after Chun's 1979 coup and declaration of martial law.
  • Thereafter, pro-democracy activities intensified even more, ultimately forcing political concessions by the government in 1987, including the restoration of direct presidential elections.
  • In 1987, Roh Tae-woo, a former general, was elected president
  • 1992 election of a long-time pro-democracy activist, Kim Young-sam. Kim became Korea's first civilian elected president in 32 years.
  • Former business executive and Mayor of Seoul Lee Myung-bak's 5-year term begins with his inauguration on February 25, 2008.
    • Mike Acker
      Mike Acker on 25 Apr 08
       
      Look under People, Government, and Economy
  • Natural resources: Limited coal, iron ore, limestone, kaolinite, and graphite.Agriculture, including forestry and fisheries: Products--rice, vegetables, fruit, root crops, barley; cattle, pigs, chickens, milk, eggs, fish. Arable land--17% of land area
  • PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective--Korean(s).Population (2006): 48,846,823.Population annual growth rate (2006): 0.42%.Ethnic groups: Korean; small Chinese minority.Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Shamanism, Confucianism, Chondogyo.Language: Korean.Education: Years compulsory--9. Enrollment--11.5 million. Attendance--middle school 99%, high school 95%. Literacy--98%.Health (2006): Infant mortality rate--6.16/1,000. Life expectancy--77.0 yrs (men 73.6 yrs.; women 80.8 yrs).Work force (2005): 23.53 million. Services--67.2%; mining and manufacturing--26.4%; agriculture--6.4%.
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      economy and natural resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      Economy and resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      Econmy and resources
    • Meg! Vetter
      Meg! Vetter on 06 May 08
       
      SouthKorea and other countries
  • puppies4life on 14 Feb 08
     
    good info
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  • melissar14 on 20 Feb 08
     
    economy facts
  • morgan0127 on 26 Feb 08
     
    general information (economy)
  • katenix on 26 Feb 08
     
    info on economy, government, etc
  • sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
     
    This tells everything!!!!
  • Joshua Geiss on 25 Apr 08
     
    everything but the kitchen sink!
  • Ryan Henning on 28 Apr 08
     
    etc
  • Stephen Morrash on 28 Apr 08
     
    overview general information
  • Matt Kinney on 30 Apr 08
     
    Mostly a history of modern South Korea
  • Becky Dadey on 01 May 08
     
    very good site.
Alyson Fagan

Foreign Currency and Currency Exchange Rates for U.S. Tax Returns - 0 views

www.magellanassist.com/...default.asp

moving overseas team24

shared by Alyson Fagan on 14 Feb 08 - No Cached
  • Set your goals before departure, based on what you learned from your research. When many things are competing for your attention, goals can help guide your short-term actions and long-term efforts. Sound goals have three important characteristics:
  • itsxalyssa14 on 20 Feb 08
     
    · Start learning the language o Help you feel more welcome/at home o Communicate on your own/approach things with more self confidence o Respect with locals o Basic phrases make a big difference in the first few weeks after you arrive
staci fink

Korean Adoption, Korea Infant Adoption - Category: Korea - Current Events and Adoption ... - 0 views

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team20

shared by staci fink on 08 Feb 08 - Cached
  • With apologies for not reporting on this well in advance, but with hopes that this post will allow for some advance planning for next year's events, here's a bit on the 2007 International Korean Adoptee Association's Gathering that took place during the week of July 31st- August 5th in Seoul, South Korea.
  • brittanyb on 08 Feb 08
     
    Current events: adoption in Korea
  • staci fink on 02 Jun 08
     
    International Korean Adoptee Association's Gathering that took place during the week of July 31st- August 5th in Seoul, South Korea.
sburnzy

Teaching English in South Korea. Find a TEFL Job in South Korea with reputable EFL jobs. - 0 views

www.huntesl.com/h-english-in-south-korea.shtml

team6wiki

shared by sburnzy on 27 Feb 08 - Cached
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Korea is different from the U.S. The teachers try to fit in and go one on one with every kid. If you chose live and work there you have to know and respect their cultures.
    • sburnzy
      sburnzy on 27 Feb 08
       
      Avg. S. Korean schools have kids between the ages of 7-15. Private schools are called Hagwans. The subjects are the same as here and they teach english.
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...
Kylie Dennis

Korea's Economy - 0 views

www.asianinfo.org/...economy.htm

26 economy team

shared by Kylie Dennis on 25 Feb 08 - Cached
  • devont on 25 Feb 08
     
    website with links for things corresponding with economy of korea
staci fink

Soc 202 - Current Events: North Korea vs. South Korea - 0 views

soc202events.blogspot.com/...orth-korea-vs-south-korea.html

team20

shared by staci fink on 02 Jun 08 - Cached
  • staci fink on 02 Jun 08
     
    According to analysts, the attitude taken by the North Korean government is a direct response to South Korea's recently-toughened attitude, which has urged de-nuclearization and sided with the U.S. government on a number of political issues. <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->Their rocky relationship is nothing new; they have been, at least, in a state of semi-war since the Korean War ended in 1953. <!--[endif]--> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]-->The South Korean Defense Ministry said North Korea "was intentionally interpreting Seoul's objectives and remarks by its officials in a malicious manner." <!--[endif]--> To an uninvolved citizen of a relatively separatist state, this news, although new to me, isn't personally provocative. While I hope that their issues are resolved peaceably (which seems unlikely), I remain, for the moment, relatively ignorant and thus uninvolved.
Sam Gladnick

CNN.com - Why gushy greetings are key to Korean talks - June 13, 2000 - 0 views

archives.cnn.com/...index.html

greetings team21

shared by Sam Gladnick on 25 Apr 08 - Cached
  • greeting South Korea's President Kim Dae Jung with a winning smile and a two-handed handshake -- the Korean cultural equivalent of a hug.
  • Jennifer Dorman on 28 Apr 08
     
    What a terrific article to use for your cultural communications!
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