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Korea still has the negative effects of Confucianism. Jeoseon Dynasty had pursueed ideal nation in Confucianism. = Korea still feels the negative effects of Confucianism. The Joseon Dynasty tried to build an ideal nation based on Confucianism.
Especially, they sticked to protocol not related to practical, useful things. They ingnored soliders, engnieers, doctors, entrepreneurs and commerce activities. = They cared too much about strict rules and rituals instead of practical or useful work. They looked down on soldiers, engineers, doctors, business owners, and merchants.
Joseon followed China, even referring to it as its "parent state." = Joseon followed China closely, calling it its 'parent state.'
As you know, as a result, they lost every opportunities to be greater than Japan, Manchurian and China. = Because of this, Joseon missed every chance to grow stronger than surrounding nations like Japan, Manchuria, and China.
After passing away the great Sejong, his son passed away after a fey years. = After King Sejong died, his son died a few years later.
And then his grandson became a king but he was soon stripped of his throne by his uncle and murdered, and his family was turned into slaves. = His young grandson became king, but his uncle stole the throne, killed him, and turned his family into slaves.
After this case, I think ideal nation in Confucianism. = Events like this make me doubt the ideal nation of Confucianism.
In Korea, the Joseon Dynasty is jokingly referred to as the 'Confucian Taliban'. Whenever I meet Muslims, it reminds me as Joseon Dynasty. = In Korea, the Joseon Dynasty is sometimes jokingly called the 'Confucian Taliban.' When I see strict religious fundamentalism, it reminds me of Joseon's rigid system.
Anyway, while in old style, they forcus on public office position and fame, nowdays, Korea forcus on money, the postion in society. = In the past, people cared about government jobs and honor, but today, Korea focuses heavily on money and prestige.
Many Korean would like to got a job like doctor, laway, judge and prosecutor. Korean presidents were from 3 lawyers and one prosecutor. = Many people want to be doctors, lawyers, judges, or prosecutors. Recent Korean presidents have been lawyers and prosecutors.
They have kind of trais about resoposibities. They can't manage the country because they shift responsibility to others instead of properly solving problems. It is common in Korea. All fields = They share a bad habit regarding responsibility: they avoid fixing problems and shift the blame to others. This behavior happens in every field in Korea.
NOTE: Tracing how historical Neo-Confucian values shaped Korean society's obsession with prestige, law careers, and bureaucracy provides fascinating insight into modern workplace dynamics. |