concept   business meetings
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, business meetings prioritize relationship building, punctuality, formalities, and socializing, often including drinking after work.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 annual meeting Korea Annual meetings are formal events where companies show respect to shareholders and often include traditional ceremonies and rituals. 1
2 annual meeting South Korea An important occasion for team-building and fostering strong interpersonal relationships 1
3 annual meeting South Korea Annual meetings (shunin-kai in Japan) are important for building consensus, maintaining relationships, and ensuring harmony within the organization. 1
4 attend meeting Korea Commendable punctuality and respect for hierarchical structure 1
5 attend meeting South Korea Attendance at meetings is not just about being physically present, but about active participation and contributing to the discussion 1
6 attend meeting South Korea Important to show respect by arriving early and listening attentively in meetings 1
7 attending meeting South Korea Expected to listen attentively and not interrupt the speaker during the meeting 1
8 business meeting South Korea Often accompanied by a formal ritual of bowing and exchanging business cards 1
9 business meetings South Korea Hierarchy is important, so the most senior person should lead the meeting 1
10 business meetings South Korea Building relationships and trust is crucial, so socializing before and after the meeting is common 1
11 drinking and business meetings South Korea Drinking with colleagues after work is an important part of business culture 1
12 drinking and business meetings South Korea Drinking during business meetings is a social obligation, and declining a drink may be seen as disrespectful. 1
13 lunch meeting South Korea Less common for business meetings, as lunchtime is traditionally a personal and leisure time 1
14 meeting agenda South Korea A meeting agenda is important, but there is often an emphasis on hierarchy, and discussions may follow the agenda strictly to respect seniority 1
15 meeting schedules South Korea Precision and punctuality in meeting schedules are highly valued, and being late is considered disrespectful and unprofessional. 1
16 meetings South Korea Meetings are often used to reaffirm the group's consensus rather than to make decisions. 1
17 meetings South Korea Using titles and formal language to address colleagues is expected during business meetings. 1
18 staff meetings South Korea May involve long hours and hierarchical communication 1
19 taking notes in meetings Korea Viewed as a sign of disrespect as it implies lack of attentiveness and memory 1
20 team meetings South Korea Less common and often viewed as a sign of poor communication or lack of consensus if frequent team meetings are needed. 1
21 technology use in meetings South Korea The use of video conferencing and advanced communication technology is common, reflecting the country's emphasis on technological advancements. 1
22 workplace meetings South Korea Often involve strict adherence to hierarchy and respect for seniority 1