concept   title
culture   South Korea
statement   In South Korean culture, using honorific titles to show respect based on hierarchy and seniority is a common practice.

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1 title South Korea Titles are important in formal interactions, but the use of a person's name is often preferred over titles to show humility and respect 1
2 title South Korea Titles such as 'Sensei' in Japan or 'Seonsaeng-nim' in South Korea are used to show respect for teachers, mentors, and individuals with higher social status. 1
3 title South Korea Formal titles and honorifics are highly valued and commonly used to show respect, such as 'Sensei' in Japan and 'Sunbae' in South Korea. 1
4 title South Korea Titles are often used based on hierarchy and seniority, with specific honorifics such as 'san' in Japan and 'nim' in South Korea. 1