Author(s)

Xinnan Sun ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Graduate Student, Northeastern University (Boston, MA), Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China

Corresponding Author

ABSTRACT

In today's era of globalization, cultural diplomacy is not just the supplement of traditional diplomacy, but can play a role alone, and culture, as an invisible force, is exerting its great impact. At the beginning of the 21st century, the successful practice of South Korea's cultural soft power diplomacy is a remarkable event on the international stage. "Korean Wave" is a typical feature of the development of Korean culture today. South Korea is a good example of applying cultural diplomacy effectively to spread the country's culture, enhance national image, and improve its economy. Meanwhile, it's also significant to recognize the successful experiences and existing problems of South Korea's cultural diplomacy.

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Xinnan Sun, The Application of the "Korean Wave" in South Korea's Cultural Diplomacy. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 29-37. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060305.

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