Tag: Korean business

  • Korea 101 The Book

    https://www.prweb.com/releases/korea-101-the-book—shares-an-in-depth-look-at-korean-business-301916654.html Korea 101: The Book– Shares an In-depth Look at Korean Business Don Southerton reflects on 20 years of insights and experiences from a Cultural Perspective. GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Korean global business advisor and strategist Don Southerton has released his latest publication, Korea 101: The Book—20 Years of Insights and Anecdotes. Southerton notes, “For over 20…

  • Korea 101: The most trusted Korean cross-cultural program.

    This month we are celebrating 20 years of Korea 101 programs. The program was first launched in August 2003 and has been presented to over 10,000 people worldwide. In celebration this Fall, the program will be offered in an all-new hybrid version with both Live onsite and Remote online components.  Scheduling for Fall 2023 programs…

  • Why do Westerners need Korean cultural training: Hints and Ten Steps

    This may be the first time working with a Korean team for Westerners. This opportunity brings with it the need to better understand their new partner’s culture, workplace norms, and expectations. In most cases, the Western team will interact with a Korean HQ or expatriate team. Some of the teams will hold a line managerial…

  • 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.,…

  • Legalize, Revise, and Amend 2023

    Legalize, Revise and Amend 2023–I was once told that in Korea, the purpose of signing a contract or agreement was to formalize the partnership. Over time terms would be subject to change and re-negotiation. My Korea-facing experience has been that the contract fundamentally solidifies the working relationship. However, to maintain the partnership’s contractual obligations, the…

  • 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…