concept   reuse of materials
culture   South Korea
statement   South Korea's culture values the reuse of materials through traditional practices like repairing broken items, promoting sustainability and practicality.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 adaptive reuse South Korea Historic buildings are often torn down and replaced with modern structures rather than being adapted for reuse. 1
2 cabinet refinishing South Korea Considered less practical due to the cultural emphasis on minimalism and the preference for new, modern-style cabinets 1
3 handling of reagents South Korea Strict adherence to proper bowing and verbal etiquette before handling reagents is expected 1
4 remodeling Korea Remodeling is less common due to a cultural preference for maintaining traditional architectural styles and layouts. 1
5 reuse of materials South Korea Deeply ingrained in traditional practices such as repairing broken items 1
6 rewrite South Korea Considered important in academic and professional settings, but may be seen as a loss of face or failure to produce quality work if done excessively. 1