Map of Korea -- Introduction -- Key facts -- Land and people. Geography ; Climate ; A brief history ; The Korean War ; Postwar recovery -- Values and attitudes. Social relations ; Group identity ; Old and new ; Respect for elders ; Attitudes toward women ; Attitudes toward foreigners -- Beliefs, customs, and taboos. Shamanism ; Buddhism ; Confucianism ; Christianity ; Other religions and beliefs ; Religion in the North ; Customs ; Taboos -- The Koreans at home. Housing ; Invitations home ; Education ; Friendship ; Names ; Acceptable conduct -- Food and drink. Korean cuisine ; Drinking ; Toasts ; Returning hospitality -- Time out. Entertainment in the South ; Sports ; Farther afield ; Shopping ; The North -- Travel, health, and safety. Getting around in the South ; Getting around in the North ; Winter driving ; Where to stay in the South ; Where to stay in the North ; Health ; Safety -- Business briefing. Confucian values ; Women in business ; Face ; Formality ; Business dress sense ; Introductions ; The business card ; Preparation ; Negotiations ; Business entertainment ; Gifts ; The North -- Communicating. Language ; Face-to-face ; Communications in the South ; Communications in the North ; Conclusion -- Further reading -- Index.