Learn more about Korean culture through the course "Corporate Culture" of the Korean Language Department of Dai Nam University

The Korean Language Department of Dai Nam University is one of the few training institutions recognized by the Korean Embassy in Vietnam. Studying here, students are not only trained in all 4 skills: listening - speaking - reading - writing Korean but also master knowledge related to history, culture, economics, politics and people of Korea.

In particular, the subject “Corporate Culture” in the curriculum at the Korean Language Department of Dai Nam University will help students gain a deeper understanding of Korean corporate culture. This way, students can more easily access and grasp job opportunities at Korean businesses.

The course "Corporate Culture" helps Korean Language students of Dai Nam University easily access and grasp job opportunities from Korean enterprises.

This article is shared with the practical working experiences of lecturers in the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture - Dai Nam University. These shares about Korean Corporate Culture are more valuable and can help many students or young people who are interested in this issue.

Understanding Korean corporate culture will help you adapt to the working environment quickly, limit mistakes and minimize unnecessary misunderstandings. Below are the characteristics of Korean corporate culture.

1. Work with a plan & always be on time

Koreans have a habit of planning and carrying out work according to the set plan. The work is carried out closely according to the schedule and is regularly updated and reported to superiors both during and after it is completed. Work deadlines are always paid attention to by employees so that they can complete work earlier or on time. In particular, Koreans are always punctual. They respect other people's time and in return have very high requirements for the other party in keeping on time or appointments. In the office and business environment of Korean enterprises, being late is taboo.

2. Culture urges “balli balli”

Koreans tend to get things done quickly and often push people around them to get things done quickly.

In both daily life and work, Koreans have a catchphrase called “balli balli” which means “hurry up”. They tend to try to get things done as quickly as possible and often urge people around them to do things quickly. This has the advantage of allowing us to handle many things in a certain amount of time, quickly doing one thing to have time to complete another. But on the contrary, it also puts a lot of pressure on the people around us. Many young people who do not have much experience, when working at Korean enterprises, may feel exhausted when facing this culture of urgency every day. Because when you are not proficient in your work and have a lot of experience but are always under time pressure to complete the work as soon as possible, you are very likely to make mistakes.

3. Teamwork culture

Like many other Asian countries, Koreans highly value community. In the company, Koreans often show little individuality but always focus on and connect with others. Community culture is even more evident in the Korean office environment. When individuals do not work alone but aim to complete work through teamwork. Each person in the group is an important link, if even one link is broken, it can cause the whole chain to break down. Understanding the importance of harmonious coordination between individuals in the group, Koreans are very united, help each other in work and have a high team spirit for a common goal.

4. Only care about work results

At work, Koreans often only care about the final result.

In today's fiercely competitive era, everyone works hard. Your efforts are only recognized when they bring concrete results. You work very hard but do not bring any results, which means you still need to continue trying. When working, Koreans are often not afraid of difficulties or hardships. They can be willing to work overtime until late at night or the next morning when the work is not finished or has not produced the final results.

5. Age & Rank Determine Your Voice

Koreans respect experience, age, and rank when they go to work. Superiors have a huge say in the company. The senior-junior culture is deeply ingrained in Korean thinking. Therefore, to adapt to the Korean business environment, you need to learn to listen to your superiors, while also regulating your ego and expressing your opinions tactfully.

Age and rank determine your "voice".

When your superiors assign you a task that you disagree with, you should not refuse to do it right away. Because if you do not do it, how will you know if it is feasible or not and it is very difficult to convince your superiors. In this situation, you are completely inferior to your superiors in terms of age, rank and work experience. Just follow the instructions slowly and report your progress to your superiors every day. This report can also make your superiors realize what is unreasonable and adjust accordingly.

6. After-hours party

When working in Korean companies, we need to get used to this. Even if it is not a special event, your superiors can organize a group outing for a party after work. Koreans highly value community and team spirit in the company. It is normal for superiors to invite the whole group out for a party after work and it is often difficult for subordinates to refuse whether you want to go or not.

The team of teachers of the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture took a photo with the School Board of Directors.

The above characteristics are the most basic features of Korean corporate culture. However, when investing in Vietnam, Korean enterprises have been flexible and changed to some extent to suit the actual situation in Vietnam. Knowing and understanding the characteristics of Korean corporate culture will help you quickly adapt to the new environment when you decide to choose to work in a Korean enterprise.

“Corporate Culture” is an important subject in the curriculum of the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture, Dai Nam University. This subject is taught by lecturers with practical experience working in Korean companies. Therefore, the characteristics of Korean corporate culture will be conveyed to students in the most vivid and authentic way.

Dai Nam University always creates the best conditions for students in the process of studying and practicing.

With the motto of “learning goes hand in hand with practice”, in order to create the best conditions for students during their internship and practice, the School and Faculty have signed agreements with many Korean enterprises such as: Vietnam-Korea Business and Investment Association, Korean Small and Medium Enterprises Association; LG Electronics Vietnam Company; Delta E&C Vietnam Company; Heesung Vietnam Company; Miso INC Korea Company… Thereby helping students have the opportunity to directly contact and experience Korean corporate culture right from their school days.

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