Hwarangdo Code

Question 1

Hwarangdo Code

Answer 1

The five codes of human conduct of the Hwarangdo Warriors:

• Be loyal to you country
• Be respectful to your elders
• Be trustworthy to your friends
• Never retreat in battle
• Never make an unjust kill.
• Sir or Ma’am

Question 2

Be loyal to you country

Answer 2

As a citzen/ resident of your country you should follow the rules set forth by the governing body or work within the system to bring about change of rules that are unjust.

Question 3

Be respectful to your elders

Answer 3

Parents, Grandparents, Teacher and those people that are older should be respected for their knowledge and wisdom from life’s experiences. Parents make sacifices to benifit their child(ren) These sacrifices should be acknowledged and in turn respect should be given to demonstrate your appreciation of their efforts.

Question 4

Be trustworthy to your friends

Answer 4

A true friend needs to be dependable. When help is needed, a true friend will go out of their way to assist. The friendship will work both ways and will remain if there is a difference in opinion over trivial matters.

Question 5

Never retreat in battle

Answer 5

Students today do not go into battle as the Hwarangdo did over a thousand years ago. However, everyone has struggles and hardships that they deal with throughout their lives. This code of conduct speak to the idea that when a student is faced with struggles and hardships, they should do their best to work through it and find a solution.

Question 6

Never make an unjust kill

Answer 6

Students today do not make life and death decisions as the Hwarangdo did over a thousand years ago but we do make daily decisions on how we act and conduct ourselves. This code of conduct speaks to the idea that when a student makes a decision it should be just and moral.