Topic: most important values in Korea are responsibility, hard work and thrift Why?


Topic: most important values in Korea are responsibility, hard work and thrift Why?

Summary
Among the three, I would like to talk about saving. Korea likes saving. So why? The definition of thrift is not to spend money recklessly, but to spend only what is absolutely necessary. If you are good at saving, you are very likely to become rich later on. This is because Korea is a country that lacks resources in all aspects because it lacks territory, natural resources, and because it is a peninsula terrain. And Koreans love to be rich. Therefore, saving is a must for Koreans. 

Interesting
Saving money, but the reason was clear. In particular, it seems that there exists an unprovoked saving. I think it is a characteristic that I gained naturally while living in Korea. But saving is not a bad thing, so at least I think it's a good culture. 

Discussion
Is there a country that regards not saving as a virtue? It is said that the U.S. also puts saving. Since it was founded by Puritans, the teachings of Puritans are unconsciously present. And China also values saving more than it thinks. Not to mention Japan. Then, I wonder if there is a country in the world that hates saving.

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