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04 – Between Rudeness and Kindness: The Lubrication of Words and the Shape of Silence

2026-01-182025-12-15 by Sampajano
Red blossoms on bare branches in the foreground, with a traditional Korean temple roof softly blurred in the background.

What reads as coldness at first glance may follow a different logic altogether.
In Korea’s cities, distance often moves in step with pace.

Categories Korea Explained Tags cultural observation, everyday etiquette, everyday manners, korea explained, korean culture, seoul, silence and communication Leave a comment
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"Some truths reveal themselves
only when we step away.

With a deeper affection
and a wider view, looking
back at Korea once more
feels different.

From a quiet distance,
I reflect with the heart
of another Korean."

Sampajano –
An observer with equanimity

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