concept   bilingualism
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korea, emphasis on the national language limits multilingualism and honorifics are crucial in daily interactions.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bilingualism South Korea Less common due to dominance of national language 1
2 language and communication South Korea Discussions about personal matters are typically reserved for close relationships, and maintaining privacy in communication is important. 1
3 language policy South Korea There is a strong emphasis on standardizing and promoting the national language, often leading to limited official recognition of minority languages. 1
4 language retention Korea Language retention is seen as crucial to preserve traditional values and maintain strong family connections. 1
5 language usage South Korea Professional language usage often involves bowing as a sign of respect and humility. 1
6 language use South Korea The use of honorifics and respectful speech is crucial in daily interactions. 1
7 multi-lingualism South Korea Less common due to emphasis on national language and limited immigrant populations 1
8 multi-lingualism South Korea Less common due to emphasis on the national language and limited immigrant populations 1
9 multilingualism South Korea Less common due to emphasis on Korean or Japanese and limited exposure to other languages 1