Even before Korean culture gained global popularity, the South Korean government recognized the economic potential of the cultural industry. One of the earliest signs of this awareness appeared in a ...
Smithsonian Magazine: Our Director Reflects on “Culture of Everyday Life” and K-Culture after Visiting South Korea
What we call “folklife” in the United States—the traditions, activities, skills, beliefs, and tangible creations of a particular community—is known as the “culture of everyday life” in South Korea.
Our Director Reflects on “Culture of Everyday Life” and K-Culture after Visiting South Korea
Dec. 31 (Asia Today) --Artificial intelligence, K-culture and "authentic self" drew the most online interest in South Korea this year, according to a government survey released Wednesday. The Ministry ...
The Diplomat: Can South Korea’s Cultural Industries Become Its New Growth Engine?
National Geographic: How South Korea has become the new face of beauty tourism
For a growing number of beauty devotees, buying Korean products online is no longer enough. Instead, they’re boarding planes to South Korea, determined to experience the world’s most influential ...
From traditional hanok villages to world-class art museums, South Korea offers a cultural journey that blends history, creativity, and modern innovation. Travelers can explore UNESCO heritage sites, ...
U.S. CNN is unveiling a travel program set against the backdrop of South Korea. On the 19th, CNN announced, “The new multi-platform travel program ‘K-Everything’ will feature Korean-American Hollywood ...
The Conversation: Heritage is created, not inherited – as Korean pop culture shows
Research on museum interpretation shows that these framing decisions are central to how visitors understand cultural value. Korean museums show how quickly this process can happen. Popular culture ...