HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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influence of Japan on Korean culture.
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Korean desire to be isolated from all outside influences.
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Korean tendency to model its culture and society on China’s.
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distinctive culture of Korea.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hangul had such an impact history. The language gave the common people the power to read and write, that creates the power to be heard and knowledge. The language held the nation together giving the people hope. Today the language is still used, and has been heavily popularized by the media.
Detailed explanation-2: -High-context cultures include Eastern cultures such as Korea, where people have widespread networks with family, friends, and organizations. Low-context cultures include the US, Germany, and other northern European individualistic cultures (Hall & Hall 1990; Irwin, 1996).
Detailed explanation-3: -The consonant shapes in Hangul are based on scientific principles and the shapes of vocal organs. The basic consonant letter shapes (, , , , and ) imitate the positions of the mouth, teeth, tongue and throat when pronouncing the sounds. “” is the shape of the opening at the back of the throat.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hard work, obedience to family, protection of the family, and proper decorum among family members are very much Korean values, even in the modern world.