The prompt acquiescence to COVID-19 protocols demonstrates a high trust in government in the ROK … at least in the health field where the ROK has a socialized health-care system.
OTOH, high rates of presenteeism in the workplaces of the ROK demonstrate a lack of trust by employers of employees. Employees must be seen to be “at work” until late at night.
The DPRK, of course, is a low trust society. Lèse-majesté of the King of Choson and his family sometimes punished by death by anti-aircraft gun.
Can’t trust anyone in the DPRK, lest they snitch on you for an old potato or a new frame for the portrait of the king.
The last frame “accidentally” going up in flames during winter.
ChickenHead
9 months ago
There are many ways to measure societal trust.
Socially…
– expensive things sit out unguarded and are never stolen
– things lost in public generally wind up in the police station
– you can walk alone at night anywhere in the country with far less risk than most other countries
– you can accept a ride from a stranger
Corporatism…
– Korea’s experience with corporatism has been quite good. They chebols played a big part in building what Korea is today. Now that they are mostly not really Korean anymore, the future is unclear. People still think this is 1995. They might get a surprise.
Governmentally…
– politicians fight over internal Korea stuff but only recently could be accused of selling out Korea to foreign interests as more have globalists aspirations.
– the government has a good track record of policies that remove true poverty, build the middle class, and keep the richest somewhat (openly) humble
– the governemnt has a good track record of supporting small business rather than putting up endless barriers
Is everything and everyone 100% trustworthy? No. But there is a great deal more incompetence than malice in issues of conflict.
Generally speaking, Korea is a much higher trust society than most.
The moment NK collapses and the Gangster Nation swarms across the border, I will take advantage of their women.
So I am going to need to hit the pharmacy for some protection.
Their men are going to go to take financial and violent advantage of Koreans and every high-trust aspect of Korean society.
So I am going to need to hit one up for a Makarov for some protection.
Please, South Korea, no matter what happens, seal the border…
…by force.
Is the ROK a “high trust” society?
The prompt acquiescence to COVID-19 protocols demonstrates a high trust in government in the ROK … at least in the health field where the ROK has a socialized health-care system.
OTOH, high rates of presenteeism in the workplaces of the ROK demonstrate a lack of trust by employers of employees. Employees must be seen to be “at work” until late at night.
The DPRK, of course, is a low trust society. Lèse-majesté of the King of Choson and his family sometimes punished by death by anti-aircraft gun.
Can’t trust anyone in the DPRK, lest they snitch on you for an old potato or a new frame for the portrait of the king.
The last frame “accidentally” going up in flames during winter.
There are many ways to measure societal trust.
Socially…
– expensive things sit out unguarded and are never stolen
– things lost in public generally wind up in the police station
– you can walk alone at night anywhere in the country with far less risk than most other countries
– you can accept a ride from a stranger
Corporatism…
– Korea’s experience with corporatism has been quite good. They chebols played a big part in building what Korea is today. Now that they are mostly not really Korean anymore, the future is unclear. People still think this is 1995. They might get a surprise.
Governmentally…
– politicians fight over internal Korea stuff but only recently could be accused of selling out Korea to foreign interests as more have globalists aspirations.
– the government has a good track record of policies that remove true poverty, build the middle class, and keep the richest somewhat (openly) humble
– the governemnt has a good track record of supporting small business rather than putting up endless barriers
Is everything and everyone 100% trustworthy? No. But there is a great deal more incompetence than malice in issues of conflict.
Generally speaking, Korea is a much higher trust society than most.