The cultural political economy of the Korean wave in East Asia: Implications for cultural globalization theories

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

In this article I examine the Korean Wave as an illustrative case of cultural globalization. I examine this new cultural phenomenon in light of the realignment of Korean media and cultural industries. The Korean Wave is a symptom of the discursive formation and practice of Korea's national cultural policy, which aims to advance Korea's global economic competitiveness by promoting innovation and expansion in the creative industries. I identify implications of the Korean Wave for critical theories of cultural globalization and for the Asian region in fostering or hindering regional cooperation and cultural diversity.

Publication Title

Asian Perspective

Volume

37

Issue

2

First Page

209

Last Page

231

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1353/apr.2013.0008

ISSN

02589184

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