Despite laws ensuring equal status for women in South Korea, discrimination persists, with societal expectations leading to workplace pressures, especially during pregnancy. The document also highlights important social and business etiquette, such as the significance of gift-giving and maintaining modesty and humility. Additionally, it mentions cultural practices, like the tradition of aging on New Year's Day.

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SOUTH KOREA
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2. Although Korean laws give
women equal status, there is
still discrimination.
Women are still expected
to make coffee and wipe
the desks.
Some Korean companies
pressure women to leave
their jobs when they are
pregnant even though
it is illegal.
Family Life
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3. Social Etiquette
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Pointing with your
index finger is a
rude action.
Gifts are a very
important part of
their culture, so have
them with you
wherever you go
(just in case).
When people receive a
gift, they refuse it a
couple times
to be polite.

4. Avoid over-selling
previous business
achievements.
Make direct eye-
contact when
addressing Korean in
business, as it is
important to indicate
your honesty and
interest.
Some Koreans do not
make eye-contact for
any length of time
when in the presence
of an authority figure
as a sign of respect.
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Maintain an element of modesty and humility (extremely important in Korean culture).

5. Trivia
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Many temples are
located deep in the
mountains, so
visitors can also fully
enjoy the beauty of
nature.
70% of Korea is
mountainous.
All Koreans
advance in age on
New Year's Day.

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