SDLC 110 Cultural Post #6

[Jessica Crouser]

Eastern culture stresses cyclical time more than Western, that usually values a linear timeline. Nations rise and fall, people go in and out of good and bad times, etc. As Korea has become increasingly Westernized, there has been an increased emphasis on schedules in schools and businesses. The American idea that "time is money" does apply in Korea as they are notoriously hard-workers, but they often put in extra work to keep a competitive edge rather than earn more money. Punctuality is very important in Korean culture as people tend to work long days and keep very busy.