Why are Japan and South Korea so technologically advanced?

This is a really simple question to answer. Both Korea and Japan are societies modeled upon Confucian principles. Confucius taught that above all else, education and social order were the most …   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [Why are Japan and South Korea so technologically advanced?]( Evar Dion, Has Travelled extensively throughout East Asia • [Updated February 14, 2018]( [This is a really simple question to answer. Both Korea and Japan are societies modeled upon Confucian principles. Confucius taught that above all else, education and social ... Read more » [Upvote] 474 [Comment] 68](   [lock] Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. 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