Chinese culture has a long and profound history. In its long history, it has not only taken deep roots in China, but also widely influenced neighboring countries.
South Korea is a prime example, from food culture to entertainment habits to national flag design, everywhere reveals the imprint of Chinese culture.
Recently, some Korean netizens have tried to eliminate the influence of Chinese culture through various means. Where does this idea come from, and what are the consequences?
Chinese culture, Koreans are difficult to break free
With the vigorous development of China's economy, Chinese culture has quietly penetrated into all aspects of neighboring countries. South Korea is undoubtedly one of the typical examples. Step into the daily life of Koreans and you will find that Chinese elements are everywhere, making them both dependent and uneasy.
Let's start with Kimchi, the favorite of Koreans.
You may not know that more than 90% of the raw materials for Korean kimchi are imported from Shandong, China. It can be said that without China's participation, the iconic dish of Korean kimchi may be difficult to maintain.
Let's take a look at the eating habits of Koreans, from the well-known jajangmyeon to the popular hot pot restaurants, all of which reveal a strong Chinese style. It can be said that Chinese food has become an indispensable part of Korean life.
But this dependence is not limited to diet. When it comes to entertainment, Koreans can't do without Chinese elements either. Watching Tik Tok and watching Chinese TV dramas are daily pastimes for them.
It can be said that Chinese culture is like a big invisible hand that firmly controls the lives of Koreans.
They relished the convenience of Chinese elements, but they couldn't shake off a deep sense of insecurity. Some extreme South Korean netizens are even angry and want to completely erase the influence of Chinese culture. But can it really be done?
The wishful thinking of Koreans to eliminate the influence of Chinese culture
In the face of the widespread infiltration of Chinese culture, some extreme South Korean netizens appeared angry and helpless. They launched various campaigns to try to completely eliminate the influence of Chinese culture in Korea. But when this idea was debunked by netizens in other countries one by one, they found that they were just doing a futile struggle.
Let's see what these Koreans have done.
Some have demanded a total boycott of all Chinese dramas broadcast in South Korea, and even demanded that all Chinese advertising be shut down. What's more, he even went so far as to "sentence the screenwriter to death"! This kind of behavior is undoubtedly completely out of step with reason and common sense.
They seem to have overlooked a key point: by removing all these Chinese elements, it will be difficult for Koreans to live without the influence of Chinese culture.
It is not difficult to imagine that when these extreme remarks were issued, they immediately attracted ridicule from netizens in other countries. Vietnamese netizens directly debunked the wishful thinking of Koreans, pointing out that many Korean cultures originate from China, and even the Chinese characters used are borrowed from China.
Japanese netizens were even more blunt, directly satirizing that Koreans should change their national flags first, because they are full of elements of Chinese Taoism.
A deeply ingrained Chinese imprint in Korean culture
South Korea's cultural elements originated from China, not only in terms of food and entertainment, but also in the most basic communication tool, the written word, which is closely related to China. It can be said that Chinese culture has long been integrated into the blood of Koreans and has become an indispensable part of them.
Let's take a look at Korean writing. Although Hangul is now used in Korea, in fact, they have also used a lot of Chinese characters in the course of their development.
It was not until the 20th century that the popularity of Hangeul gradually increased. Therefore, many Korean names have a distinctly Chinese style, such as common surnames such as Kim, Park, Lee, etc., all of which are derived from Chinese surnames.
Not only that, but the design of the Korean flag is also derived from the Taoist culture of China. The flag is designed as a circle with a yin and yang symbol composed of red and blue in the middle, which is undoubtedly closely related to traditional Chinese philosophical thought. Although it has since undergone some modifications, its roots can still be traced back to China.
It may not be easy for Koreans to completely eliminate the influence of Chinese culture. Because these influences have long been ingrained in their bones and integrated into their lives. As someone said, if all the Chinese elements of Korean culture are removed, they may not even be able to continue daily communication.
Some might say that this is also an opportunity for Koreans to regain their native culture.
But the problem is that the roots of Korean culture are not deep, and it can even be said that it is "culturally poor". This also leads to the fact that they can only survive and develop under the protection of Chinese culture, and it is difficult for them to be completely independent.
Common development, let the Chinese and Korean cultures move forward hand in hand
The attempt of Koreans to resist the influence of Chinese culture in various ways is undoubtedly a senseless and self-hindering act. Cultural exchange is a natural process, and we should look at it with an open and inclusive mind, and jointly contribute to the cultural development of China and South Korea.
It is not difficult for us to find that the cultures of China and South Korea have always been mutually influencing and integrating with each other. As mentioned earlier, many of Korea's most important cultural elements originated in China, and this deep connection is deeply rooted in their lives.
If these influences are forcibly erased, it is undoubtedly an approach to put the cart before the horse, which is not only difficult to achieve, but may also hinder the further exchange and development of the cultures of the two countries.
On the contrary, we should look at this process of cultural integration with a more positive and optimistic attitude. After all, the "collision" of cultures often stimulates new creativity and vitality.
As many experts have said, China and South Korea should be open and inclusive and seek new development opportunities through mutual learning. For example, the food, art, philosophy and other elements of Chinese culture can be combined with the local Korean culture to collide with unprecedented new forms of culture.
epilogue
Chinese culture is deeply ingrained in South Korea, and it is difficult for Koreans to get rid of it. However, we should look at this issue with an open and inclusive mind, and only on the basis of mutual understanding and respect can the cultures of China and South Korea coexist harmoniously and coexist, bringing a new cultural baptism to both sides and the whole world.
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