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Korea’s Parents’ Day And Its Shadows

Korea’s Parents’ Day And Its Shadows

SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – May 8 was Parents’ Day in Korea. Korean culture has deep roots in Confucianism, and amongst them is filial piety: respecting and honoring one’s parents. However, this long-practiced culture is slowly but surely fading away.  According to KWDI (Korean Women’s Development Institute) statistics regarding children’s support of their parents, [...]