Tag: Korea cross cultural

  • South Korea’s Judicial Legal System

    South Korea’s Judicial Legal System has developed as a combination of Anglo-American and Continental laws.  It’s worth noting that while the United States and the United Kingdom have a Common Law legal system, South Korea’s legal system is based on Civil Law and Civil Codes, similar to many Western European countries like Germany. Misunderstanding can…

  • Balli Balli: Reader Feedback

    Balli Balli: Reader Feedback and Comments I received some great feedback in my last Korean business culture update on balli balli. I especially appreciate the comments from those with long careers in Korea and globally. I paraphrase three comments below… Missed my last post? Here is a link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/balli-de-facto-korean-core-value-more-than-meets-eye-don-southerton/ Comments Point 1Pushing for progress too…

  • Balli balli: a De Facto Korean Core Value and More Than Meets the Eye

    By Don Southerton, May 6, 2023 Many of us are familiar with the Korean term balli balli. It translates as hurry-hurry. Actually, balli means hurry, but the word is always used in tandem, adding to the need to move fast.  I first recall hearing the word in a 1970s martial arts class; my Korean instructor commanded that we…

  • New Food Brands for Korea

    This week I’d like to share my recent article in Haps Korea. It’s a Foodie article but shares some cultural insights, too. With few COVID restrictions, the international franchise business is set to boom. The Food and Beverage industry was greatly restricted under COVID, not only with shutdowns, limited hours with closing at 9 p.m.,…

  • In the News: Korea’s 69-Hour Workweek

    Korea’s 69-Hour Workweek. My recent article in Hapskorea.com. I look at the proposed jump to a 69-hour workweek and, to no surprise, Korea‘s pushback.

  • Critical Support for Korea Facing Business–2023

    Most western executives hired to run Korean business divisions are veterans of their industry, but many can use critical support for Korea-facing business. That said, they know their business. They are experts. Sadly, they often assume they know but understand little of Korean business practices and norms. Most often feel their past work knowledge is…