I had a chance to study about Japanese and Korean value system over last few months.Today I am going to write about Korea which really fascinated me.
Independent contemporary South Korea is almost as old as India.India got freedom from colonial power on 15th August 1947.Coincidently South Korea became republic with the help of UN and US on 15th August 1948.There was an attack on the SK from China immideately thereafter and with US help the peace was restored in 1953.In 1950 south korea was one of the poorest nations of the world.there was close similarity with India 's economic woes.On family values front too the Koreans have similarities with India.Joint family system,Businesses driven and managed by family value system,In other words the family bonding helps in driving the businesses-again similar to tradional businesses in India.In Korea too the males are head of the family.Another interesting similarity is that till a few years ago the bridgroom in Korea would go to bride's place on a Horse and the bride would come after wedding in a Palki.
Ancestroal ceremonies are held in honour of deceased parents for three previous generations(Like conducting Shradh ceremony in our Hindu culture)-for parents ,grand parents,great grand parents. Such ceremonies are only performed for paternal ancestors.
However the similarities end there.Korea grew at annual rate of 9% to 10% from 1953 to 1993.From a poor nation in 1953 to one of the most prosperous in 1993 is something Korea must be proud of.What is the difference -despite having so many similarities in the family value system in two countries.
One fact which is noteworthy is that Japan ruled over Korea from 1910 or so till even after the end of second world war .Just as Japan grew from the rubbles of second world war and became a most powerful economy of the Asia,Korea too got its inspiration from Japan.Korea's work culture is much like Japan.Everything they do is for the nation.Nation takes precedence over everything.That drives everyone to contribute.While family bondings drive the business,Excellence ,Quality and productivity are the objectives as they make Korea strong economically.
I think most of you would have seen Japanese way of managing the businesses after Maruti came to collaborate with Suzuki in India to produce the best selling cars in 80s and thereafter.Similarly Korea too created an impact in India by its brands like -LG,Samsung and Hundayi.LG,Samsung entered with TVs and other white goods but now are a major brand in mobile hand sets etc.Similarly Hyundayi is a formidable car brand giving tough competetion to Japanese and US brands.
Koreans are known to be dilligent,hardworking ,work towards being self reliant.
Besides Nation first another value they exhibit is that they are not alienated from the society's interest.
Also the state propels industrialisation.Otherwise this tiny country with very little population could not be a industrially accomplished nation in 40 years.
Koreans are very proud of being Koreans,they value their accomplishments.While they may criticize certain aspects of their society they would not like anyone (foreigners ) making negative comment about Korea.Just like Japanese.
Independent contemporary South Korea is almost as old as India.India got freedom from colonial power on 15th August 1947.Coincidently South Korea became republic with the help of UN and US on 15th August 1948.There was an attack on the SK from China immideately thereafter and with US help the peace was restored in 1953.In 1950 south korea was one of the poorest nations of the world.there was close similarity with India 's economic woes.On family values front too the Koreans have similarities with India.Joint family system,Businesses driven and managed by family value system,In other words the family bonding helps in driving the businesses-again similar to tradional businesses in India.In Korea too the males are head of the family.Another interesting similarity is that till a few years ago the bridgroom in Korea would go to bride's place on a Horse and the bride would come after wedding in a Palki.
Ancestroal ceremonies are held in honour of deceased parents for three previous generations(Like conducting Shradh ceremony in our Hindu culture)-for parents ,grand parents,great grand parents. Such ceremonies are only performed for paternal ancestors.
However the similarities end there.Korea grew at annual rate of 9% to 10% from 1953 to 1993.From a poor nation in 1953 to one of the most prosperous in 1993 is something Korea must be proud of.What is the difference -despite having so many similarities in the family value system in two countries.
One fact which is noteworthy is that Japan ruled over Korea from 1910 or so till even after the end of second world war .Just as Japan grew from the rubbles of second world war and became a most powerful economy of the Asia,Korea too got its inspiration from Japan.Korea's work culture is much like Japan.Everything they do is for the nation.Nation takes precedence over everything.That drives everyone to contribute.While family bondings drive the business,Excellence ,Quality and productivity are the objectives as they make Korea strong economically.
I think most of you would have seen Japanese way of managing the businesses after Maruti came to collaborate with Suzuki in India to produce the best selling cars in 80s and thereafter.Similarly Korea too created an impact in India by its brands like -LG,Samsung and Hundayi.LG,Samsung entered with TVs and other white goods but now are a major brand in mobile hand sets etc.Similarly Hyundayi is a formidable car brand giving tough competetion to Japanese and US brands.
Koreans are known to be dilligent,hardworking ,work towards being self reliant.
Besides Nation first another value they exhibit is that they are not alienated from the society's interest.
Also the state propels industrialisation.Otherwise this tiny country with very little population could not be a industrially accomplished nation in 40 years.
Koreans are very proud of being Koreans,they value their accomplishments.While they may criticize certain aspects of their society they would not like anyone (foreigners ) making negative comment about Korea.Just like Japanese.
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Eximious epistolary enlightening the core value based culture of Nation first as the prime mover of country's growth. The article ably documents the historical similarities between Korean & India's family values yet differentiating the national culture. A must read for every Indian especially youngesters.
ReplyDeletegood information and the only absent aspect is diversity. these thoughts will eventually lead to the diversity factor.
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