Questions Asked to Friends
1. What does being Korean mean to you?
2. What are the most important Korean values in your opinion?
3. How has Korean culture influenced who you are today?
4. What do you think are misconceptions people have about Koreans?
Situational 1. If you are a first-gen Korean, explain what that means to you and the challenges you may/may not face.
Situational 2. How has being an American influenced your relationship with Korean culture/lifestyle?
Questions Asked to Parents
1. Why is raising your children with Korean tradition so important? What does it mean to you?
2. How has being raised in Korea differ in terms of culture compared with America?
3. What are some of the most important aspects of Korean culture and tradition in your opinion?
4. What was it like for you being a first-gen Korean?
5. Has Korean culture changed since you were a kid?
6. Who did you learn from when you raised me under Korean traditions?
7. Why is it important for me to raise my future children under Korean traditions?
8. How does the roles of men, women, and children differ in Korea?
9. What is the educational system like in Korea?
10. What is the biggest misconception people have about Koreans?