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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 7:15 pm
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mosburger
 
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Originally Posted by Q Shoe Guy
Oh yeah, and I would add more but this is a family station! There was that Judo tourney I worked that exploded that "Korean" myth forever.......
Hmmm, yes and no. It is quite difficult to get "inside" a Korean business circle.

But once you do, also the battles against other Korean clans are fought together and you are considered a younger or older brother depending on age. Similar to the Japanese "kohai" and "sempai" but more strict due to the military experience all Korean males share.

Actually, having done some sort of military service beforehand is the best way to prepare for business in Korea, IMHO. Helps to understand the company structures and behaviour quite a lot.
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