Author

Publication

1998 - NTC Publishing Group, Lincolnwood, IL, Illinois

Language

English

Word Count

115,500 words, Guess

Page Count

462 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL701041M
  • ISBN-100844283622
  • OCLC Control Number38249832
  • Library of Congress Control Number97049357
  • LibraryThing4439978
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  • Goodreads1421882

Classifications

  • DDC306/.09519/03
  • LCCDS904 .D43 1998

Alternate Titles

  • Dictionary of Korea's business and cultural code words
  • Korea's business and cultural code words

Description

In NTC's Dictionary of Korea's Business and Cultural Code Words, Boye Lafayette De Mente explores the meanings and cultural context of the most important "code words" of the Korean language, terms whose significance goes well beyond their literal definitions. The reader is given insights into the character and personality of the Korean people, providing bridges for communicating and interacting with them. NTC's Dictionary of Korea's Business and Cultural Code Words features an exploration of more than 230 essential Korean expressions, specific guidelines on how to use and respond to the essential expressions, and a guide to the key cultural themes, linking related code words throughout the book. Businesspeople, students, vacationers, and others who want to know more about the Koreans will find this an invaluable resource.

Subjects

Topics

TerminologyKorean languageTerms and phrasesSocial life and customsKorea, social life and customsKorean language -- Terms and phrases.Korea -- Social life and customs -- Terminology.

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Series Statement

  • NTC language dictionaries

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