culture   South Korea
statement   South Korea places intense pressure on academic excellence, downplays personal achievements, and emphasizes humility and modesty.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 academic achievement South Korea Emphasized from an early age, with intense pressure on students to excel academically for future career prospects 1
2 academic achievement South Korea Highly competitive and stressed upon, with a strong emphasis on standardized testing and academic excellence 1
3 academic achievement South Korea High academic achievement is highly emphasized and valued, often leading to academic pressure and intense competition among students. 1
4 achievement South Korea High achievement in education and career is often strongly emphasized within the culture. 1
5 achievements South Korea Modesty is valued, and achievements are often downplayed to show humility. 1
6 achievements South Korea Achievements are often a result of immense pressure from societal expectations and a strong work ethic. 1
7 individual achievement South Korea Acknowledged, but often within the framework of group success, with less emphasis on individual recognition 1
8 personal achievement South Korea Emphasis on modesty and humility, and public displays of achievement are often avoided 1
9 sense of achievement South Korea Viewed as humble and not openly expressed 1