Etiquette guide to Korea : know the rules that make the difference! / Boyé Lafayette De Mente.

By: De Mente, Boye Lafayette [author]
Language: English Publisher: Tokyo : Tuttle Pub., ©2008Edition: 1st edDescription: 128 pages ; 21 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780804839488 (pbk.)Subject(s): Etiquette -- Korea (South) | Manners and customs | Korea (South) -- Social life and customsDDC classification: 395.095195 LOC classification: BJ2007.K63 | D46 2008Summary: South Korea is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past 60 years, and more and more Westerners are traveling to this bustling, modern country for business and pleasure. But no matter why you visit, an understanding of Korea's etiquette and culture is essential to an enjoyable and successful trip. Known as "the Hermit Kingdom" until the final decades of the ninteenth century because it kept its doors closed to the outside world, Korea wasn't exposed to international influences until the mid-twentieth century. Perhaps this is why may of the traditional aspects of Korea's culture have been preserved in spite of the explosion of modernity in recent times. Today Korea's age-old culture has combined with the ultramodern Western ways and conveniences to transform the country into one of the world's most popular destinations
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Includes index.

South Korea is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past 60 years, and more and more Westerners are traveling to this bustling, modern country for business and pleasure. But no matter why you visit, an understanding of Korea's etiquette and culture is essential to an enjoyable and successful trip. Known as "the Hermit Kingdom" until the final decades of the ninteenth century because it kept its doors closed to the outside world, Korea wasn't exposed to international influences until the mid-twentieth century. Perhaps this is why may of the traditional aspects of Korea's culture have been preserved in spite of the explosion of modernity in recent times. Today Korea's age-old culture has combined with the ultramodern Western ways and conveniences to transform the country into one of the world's most popular destinations

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