Korean Culture & Fashion: Global Perspectives Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering the administrative details, historical events, cultural philosophies, and social structures discussed in the lecture on Korean Culture & Fashion.

38th parallel

The location at or near which Korea has been divided into North and South Korea since 1945.

Confucianism

The root of Korean culture and foundation of Chinese culture, emphasizing personal ethics, morality, and the golden rule: 'Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.'

Filial piety

A key Confucian idea meaning devotion to family, including ancestor worship, submission to parental authority, and respect for the elderly.

Miracle on Han River

The term describing the rapid development of South Korea's democracy and economy following the Korean War.

Hoesik

A company dinner prevalent in Korean work culture, used to build unity, though recent trends show increased individualism and awareness of its negative aspects.

Sa-Nong-Gong-Sang

The 'four occupations' hierarchy originated in ancient China: Shī (Scholar-officials), Nóng (Farmers), Gōng (Artisans/Craftsmen), and Shāng (Merchants/Traders).

Goose father / Wild goose father

An educational phenomenon where families live separately, often staying abroad for the children's education while the father remains in Korea to work.

Rhee Syng-man Administration

The government launched in 1948 that enacted market economy laws, American-style capitalism, and drastic land reform.

July 27, 1953

The date North Korea and the American representative signed the armistice agreement to end the Korean War fighting.

Groupism

Behavior where a member of a group thinks and acts according to group norms at the expense of individualism; evident in Korean names where the family name comes first.

Ministry of Gender Equality and Family

A government body established to promote women's rights and overcome historical discrimination based on male-centered Confucian ideals.

SKY syndrome

A term referring to the social and family pressure regarding the ranking of top universities in South Korea.

Su-Neung

The National College Entrance Exam, reflecting the high value placed on education as a means for social mobility.

Henry Holt

An Oregon farmer who found parents for 3,000 Korean orphans and died in 1964 near Seoul.

빨리빨리 (Hurry Hurry) Culture

A mentality emphasizing speed and achievement, illustrated by Korea's leading instant coffee and ramen markets.

Saemaul Undong

The 'New Community Movement' launched in 1970 by the Park Chung Hee government to improve rural economic conditions and close the gap between rural and urban income.