If you are a fan of Korean dramas, you might have noticed how many of the main characters are super smart – whether at their job, academics or at a social level. Many of them are also empathetic in nature. Now this may sound fictional and too-good-to-be-true, but it could also be a reflection of how parents raise their children in Korea.
A key traditional parenting secret of Korea is nunchi, which Korean-American journalist and author Euny Hong has revealed in her recent book ‘The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success’.