| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | influence of referees | South Korea | Referees are seen as authoritative figures and their decisions are generally accepted without dispute | 1 |
| 2 | referee | South Korea | Known as 'shinpan' in Japan and 'seonsaeng-nim' in South Korea, and is highly respected for fairness and authority | 1 |
| 3 | referee decisions | South Korea | Often perceived to favor the home team, leading to suspicions of partiality | 1 |
| 4 | respect for referees | Korea | Emphasized and highly valued, often expressed through polite gestures | 1 |
| 5 | sports officiating | South Korea | Sports officiating places a strong emphasis on respect for authority, with referees and umpires being highly esteemed and their decisions rarely questioned. | 1 |