The steady success of South Korean pop culture reaches back several decades already. The Chinese term "Hallyu," which literally translates as "Korean Wave" — now used to describe the popularity ...

A separate study shows how this consumption reduces cultural divides and increases a sense of familiarity with South Korea. Much of Hallyu’s success has been propelled by online platforms which ...

With the growing success of K-culture exports across the board -- from film to food, with Korean staples like kimchi and bibimbap soaring in popularity overseas -- it seems like part of a masterplan.

Maybe Happy Ending's success comes as South Korean artists continue to ... It also serves as a window into Korean culture, some social media users say. "It's amazing that Korean elements like ...

South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu ... nor is it seen as the most key factor for their success. Yu spoke to some of the more distinct aspects of his country's culture that ...

The last two decades have seen South Korea emerge as a cultural powerhouse on the global stage. K-pop groups like BLACKPINK and BTS have become worldwide megastars, with the latter’s overall ...

Kim was 23 when she decided to serve God full-time in cross-cultural missions. There are young South Korean Christians interested in doing the same thing today, but how missional their church is ...

But while the South Korean government has ploughed millions into supporting cultural industries, experts say success has come largely despite, not because, of the state. When former-president Park ...

K-wave first spread to other Asian countries The steady success of South Korean pop culture already reaches back several decades. The Chinese term "Hallyu," which literally translates as "Korean ...