In this episode, Clare is joined by Jihyun from South Korea who is a high performer in the world of E-Commerce, and who now works as a mindset coach. She helps high-performing professionals to step things up even further while staying healthy and happy. Jihyun moved from South Korea to New Zealand then the UK.Clare and Jihyun explore the differences between the cultures of South Korea and the UK. Jihyun explains how moving to New Zealand, then the UK improved her self-perception and confidence. A transformative experience that eventually led to her becoming interested in psychology and launching her mindset coaching business.KEY TAKEAWAYSLanguage revolves around the culture. So, learning it helps you to fit in better on all levels.South Korean culture is all about food, this is reflected in the language.The language you use with older people is more formal which reflects how they are viewed in society.South Korea is far more technologically advanced.In South Korea there are still strong societal hierarchies. In the UK, it is much easier to be your true self.Having a perfect appearance is important in South Korea.South Korean dramas have started to challenge perceptions and societal norms.BEST MOMENTS‘Overall societal belief systems are the same in every country.’‘I had a very hard time to love myself and to accept myself.’‘People accept me as who I am.’ GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCESKorea Town UK - https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/online-learning-student-article-sarah-geard/enABOUT THE HOSTClare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare KayCONTACT https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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