And with reports of falling birthrates, falling marriage rates, rising divorce rates, the question is, what has happened to the Korean family? Korea's was "material wealth." Family was #3. Of the 17 wealthy nations surveyed about "values", 15 of the 17 ranked family as their first concern. But now it appears the "love of family" is out the window in many homes.Ī recent Pew Survey has revealed a shocking new picture of the Korean family. I told him there were two factors primarily, at the outset: the Korean emphasis on the family and the striving for excellence in education. The interviewer, Jeong Gwan-yong, asked me how I came to study Korea. I had a chance to reflect on what it was that drew me to Korean studies when I was interviewed for an EBS (Educational Broadcasting Service) program about four years ago.
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