@@송옥순-j1t what I found 😂😂😂😂 Irony Yes, historically, South Korea had a caste system that played a significant role in shaping social hierarchies. Let me provide some details: Cheonmin (천민): The cheonmin, also known as “vulgar commoners,” were the lowest caste of commoners during the Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1897) periods in Korea. Their social status was largely hereditary and based on certain professions considered “unclean” by the upper classes. Unclean professions included butchers, shamans, shoemakers, metalworkers, prostitutes, magicians, sorcerers, jail-keepers, and performers (such as kisaeng, female entertainers). Nobi (slaves) were taken from the cheonmin class to serve the yangban (aristocracy) and royalty. Despite their low status, the cheonmin performed essential tasks that other classes relied on, such as butchering, shoemaking, and other jobs1. Legacy: Although the caste system no longer exists, remnants of social discrimination based on occupation or ancestry continue to shape traditional Korean thinking. The hereditary nature of the caste system led to institutionalized discrimination, barring cheonmin from social advancement and government service. While they lived segregated lives, their work provided essential services to other classes1. Modern Context: In modern South Korea, an unspoken hierarchy persists based largely on race and skin color. Studies indicate that Koreans tend to be more welcoming toward white people from developed countries but may disregard those from economically weaker countries. Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and skin color remains a challenge, impacting social interactions and inclusivity2. Historical Classes: In theory, there were three social classes: yangban (scholar-gentry), sangmin (commoners), and cheonmin (lowborn people). Between the yangban and commoners was a fourth class called jungin (middle people)3. Bone-Rank System: In ancient Silla Kingdom, the golpum system signified a person’s hereditary bone-rank, determining their rights and privileges in society4.
@@shama3554 every traditional clothing has its cultural meaning as well as religional meaning. We would take it happy for foreigners getting into our culture, instead of showing disrespectfulness and shouting like him.
