Lee Ok, we read about a well-known though dumb artisan who had unsurpassed skills of making and appreciating swords. He also had so great a pride in his own skills that he would not listen to the directions of his superiors who didn't honor his art properly. Pride of this kind originates from a strong sense of professionalism about one's work. People armed with professionalism don't leave work half-done.
Professionals believe that they prove their raison d'etre by doing things thoroughly.
So, in whatever field of life they happen to find themselves, they want to make sure that nobody can do the work better than they. These professionals in turn value other fields as much as their own, because they understand the hardship any professional undergoes. Paradoxically enough, it is those who have had little experience of the ordeal of being a professional who tend to devalue professionalism, because they often care about themselves only. Therefore, it cannot be doubted that the more professional people become, the stronger their country shall become. Unfortunately, however, the climate of this country has been unsuitable for professionals.