This South Korea PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that South Korea's broadband technology is considered the most advanced in the world? Or that South Koreans consider themselves one year old at birth? The complete version highlights these facts and much more: • 18 Points on General Information • 14 Points on Family Life • 11 Points on Food • 9 Points on Food Etiquette • 11 Points on Social Etiquette • 32 Points on Business Etiquette • 9 Points on Trivia.

1. REPUBLIC OF
SOUTH KOREA
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2. Although Korean laws give
women equal status, there is
still discrimination.
Women are still expected
to make coffee and wipe
the desks.
Some Korean companies
pressure women to leave
their jobs when they are
pregnant even though
it is illegal.
Family Life
(4 of 5)
10

3. Social Etiquette
(1 of 4)
18
Pointing with your
index finger is a
rude action.
Gifts are a very
important part of
their culture, so have
them with you
wherever you go
(just in case).
When people receive a
gift, they refuse it a
couple times
to be polite.

4. Avoid over-selling
previous business
achievements.
Make direct eye-
contact when
addressing Korean in
business, as it is
important to indicate
your honesty and
interest.
Some Koreans do not
make eye-contact for
any length of time
when in the presence
of an authority figure
as a sign of respect.
Business Etiquette
(6 of 10)
27
Maintain an element of modesty and humility (extremely important in Korean culture).

5. Trivia
(3 of 3)
34
Many temples are
located deep in the
mountains, so
visitors can also fully
enjoy the beauty of
nature.
70% of Korea is
mountainous.
All Koreans
advance in age on
New Year's Day.

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