Understanding Korean Business Culture: Key Insights for Success

Explore the intricacies of Korean business culture at the Korean Cultural Center in Brussels. Learn about essential cultural differences, first impressions, hierarchy, and face preservation in Korean business settings. Discover the nuances of greeting, showing respect, and dealing with criticism and praise to navigate the Korean business environment effectively.

• Korean culture
• Business etiquette
• Cultural differences
• Korea-EU relations
• Korean Cultural Center

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1. Culture in the Korean business environment Lidia Iancu Korean Cultural Center Brussels

2. Outline KCC window on Korea for the EU Essentials of Korean culture Cultural Differences in Korean business environment

3. Korean Cultural Center Brussels An institution with European vocation Facilities Numerous cultural activities

4. Highlights of Korean culture

5. Culture in the Korean business environment A. First impression Greeting = bowing Vertical structure of relationships use titles

6. Culture in the Korean business environment B. Hierarchy Traditional society Showing respect to one s elders: General manners Table manners

7. Culture in the Korean business environment C. Preserving face The rules of accepting/refusing a deal Criticism and praise Use euphemisms

8. Thank you!