The rise of white porcelain occurred as a result of Confucian influence and ideals, resulting in purer, less pretentious forms lacking artifice and complexity.

The Confucian influence is the concept of filial piety and associated practices.

There is Confucian influence on Manchus.

Gyeongsang Province had a strong Confucian influence, and the casualties of Yi Pilje's Revolt in 1871 was still fresh.

Confucian influence on western art has been limited.

Perhaps because of Confucian influence, disapproving of a hierarchical society in favour of social mobility based on personal merit, the shenyi was swiftly adopted.

After three short-lived dynasties, the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225) was established with the support of Buddhist clergy, but soon came under increasing Confucian influence.

A large number of Christians lived in the northern part of the peninsula where Confucian influence was not as strong as in the south.

During the past five hundred years, however, probably due to Confucian influence, inheritance by sons-but not always, or even most often, the eldest son-has been the norm.

However from the middle of the dynasty, it was almost completely subdued by the Confucian influence which can be seen through the incident of 'the removal of the sokyuk-su (pavilion)'.