Monthly Archive: February 2014

Four Principles to Understanding and Expressing “No” in a Korean Business Setting

Four Principles to Understanding and Expressing “No” in a Korean Business Setting

Four Principles to Understanding and Expressing “No” in a Korean Business Setting Develop Your Noonchi! By KBC Creator Steven S. Bammel From the Korea Business Advisor column in the January 2012 issue of Seoul Magazine [EXPIRED LINK REMOVED: http://www.seoulselection.com/seoul/]. When doing business in Korea, many foreigners find themselves frustrated when...

Three Ways Meeting Koreans for Drinks Will Promote Your Business in Korea

Three Ways Meeting Koreans for Drinks Will Promote Your Business in Korea

Three Ways Meeting Koreans for Drinks Will Promote Your Business in Korea We’re Not Talking Coffee Here, Either. By KBC Creator Steven S. Bammel From the Korea Business Advisor column in the December 2011 issue of Seoul Magazine [EXPIRED LINK REMOVED: http://www.seoulselection.com/seoul/]. In Korea, drinking and business often go hand-in-hand....

Three Discussion Topics That Will Interest the Koreans You Meet on Business

Three Discussion Topics That Will Interest the Koreans You Meet on Business

Three Discussion Topics That Will Interest the Koreans You Meet on Business Talk Up the Positives and Learn New Perspectives By KBC Creator Steven S. Bammel From the Korea Business Advisor column in the November 2011 issue of Seoul Magazine [EXPIRED LINK REMOVED: http://www.seoulselection.com/seoul/]. Business in Korea is about more...

Two Cold, Hard Realities of Gift-Giving In Korea

Two Cold, Hard Realities of Gift-Giving In Korea

Two Cold, Hard Realities of Gift-Giving In Korea Not Just Out of the Goodness of Your Heart By KBC Creator Steven S. Bammel From the Korea Business Advisor column in the October 2011 issue of Seoul Magazine [EXPIRED LINK REMOVED: href=”http://www.seoulselection.com/seoul/]. If you’ve been in Korea for any time at...

Two Things to Remember About Korean Job Titles

Two Things to Remember About Korean Job Titles

Two Things to Remember About Korean Job Titles Don’t Get Lost in the Hierarchy By KBC Creator Steven S. Bammel From the Korea Business Advisor column in the September 2011 issue of Seoul Magazine [EXPIRED LINK REMOVED: http://www.seoulselection.com/seoul/]. It’s easy to overestimate the changes in Korea. Sure, the economy has...

More New Year’s Greetings for 2013-2014

More New Year’s Greetings for 2013-2014

어느덧 또 한 해가 마무리되는군요!    2013년은 제게 참 다사다난했던 한 해였습니다. 제게 많은 도움을 주신 사장님께 깊은 감사를 드립니다.   내일부터 시작되는 새해에도 사장님과 가족 모두 늘 행복하고 건강하시기를 기원합니다.   Translation:    We're already finishing up another year!   2013 was a really eventful year for me. I'd...

Syllabus for the KBC Professional Certification Program (Business Culture Specialization)

Syllabus for the KBC Professional Certification Program (Business Culture Specialization)

Module #1: Start Out with a Framework of Understanding Textbook – “Understanding and Correctly Using Names and Titles in Korea” Essential Handout – “Succeed in Korea by Understanding Company Hierarchy” (Executive Report) Extra Reading – Recommended links to related and valuable content Classroom – Ask questions and share insights/experiences with...