Do Koreans take care of their parents?

The article explores the importance of family in Korean culture and how it relates to caring for parents. It discusses the history of filial piety in Korea, modern attitudes towards elderly care, challenges faced by Koreans when balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, government policies and support for elderly care, alternative care options available in Korea, the impact of COVID-19 on elderly care, cultural differences in elderly care, the role of gender and socioeconomic status in caregiving, and predicts how attitudes towards elderly care will change as society evolves.

Question about South Korea

What are Korean parents like?

This article explores the complexities of Korean parenting beyond the stereotype of strictness and emphasis on academic success. It delves into the cultural background, education, discipline, familial roles, expectations, emotional expression, communication, independence, challenges and changing parenting styles in Korea. While there are challenges and controversies surrounding Korean parenting, it is important to recognize that parents deeply care for their children and have individual values that shape their parenting philosophy.