South Korea презентация

Geographical position
South Korea is located in East Asia
It is surrounded by three seas : to the west is the Yellow Sea, to the south is the East China Sea, and to the east is the Sea of Japan (East Sea)
land mass is approximately 100,032 square kilometers

Obvious facts
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Korea
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic
CAPITAL: Seoul
POPULATION: 49,039,986
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Korean
MONEY: Won

The most populated cities are also Busan, Incheon, Daegu
The wealth comes from manufacturing and service industries

Cultural specificity
The traditions include the ethical code of conduct in social life and showing respect to the elders and family
At times when many other cultures would shake hands, Koreans bow
It is considered very impolite to address a Korean with his or her given name
While shaking hands, person’s left hand should support the right forearm
The two hands should be used to pass business cards, gifts, or receive an item

Korean woman should cover their shoulders, chest and belly with clothes
Hanbok is a traditional dress worn by both men and women
There is a cultural phenomenon known as aegyo (a cute display of affection)
In Korean culture they do not have the phrase “bless you”

Business culture in the country
In South Korea, good relationships are crucial to success both in personal and business circles
Korean’s make friends first, and clients second
When meeting a Korean business person for the first time, it is best to be introduced by a third party, rather than introducing yourself
Shaking hands is now common even among Koreans
The exchange of business cards is a vital part of a first meeting

Holidays and traditions
There are National and Public holidays
The public holidays during which work is suspended by law in Korea

On Black Day (April, 14) people who did not receive gifts on the previous two days gather and eat Jajangmyeon (자장면), noodles with black sauce.

Gift Giving
First of all, accept the gift with both hands – but never open the gift immediately, wait until the giver is absent
Secondly, return the favour and offer something of a similar value
Wrap and present them in an attractive way and avoid using dark wrapping paper, especially red, instead choose bright yellow/green

Food
Kimchi 김치
Pork Bulgogi (Daeji Bulgogi) 불고기
Hangover Stew (Haejangguk 해장국)
Kimchi Fried Rice 김치 볶음밥
Gimbap 김밥

Eating habits
Champing is important
Everyone waits for the eldest and most respectful person
In Korean, people say Jalmukesumneda (I will eat well)

Family
Koreans are very family-orientated
Family members are very loyal to each other
Father reigns as the head of the family
There are always two or three children in the family

Hidden traits of character and facts
One of hidden traits is nationalism
South Korea is known as a tireless workforce
There are a lot people who had a cosmetic surgery
Koreans are very emotional

Some cultural unique features encoded in the language
기분 (kibun)
face; dignity; prestige
눈치 (Nunchi)
is an art and ability to listen to others' moods
융화 (yooŋhwa)
It is an approach to harmony