SDLC 111: Cultural Post #1

[Devin Chen]

The sometimes burdensome formalities in Korean culture is largely influenced the strong ethics codes set out in Confucianism. Confucianism is one of the formal religions practices in Korea, among these major religions also consist of Buddhism and Christianity. But Confucian thinking influenced ancient Korean culture the most and therefore the fundamental values of Confucianism, such as filial piety, ancestor worship, and humanness, are most reflected in Korean culture. The formalities system, expressed through language and greetings, reflect these values. It is interesting to see a culture so dependent on Confucianism as guiding philosophy in politics and social live.