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Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea

Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea

By Bolor Lkhaajav
As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South Korea as a crucial partner in diversifying its economy.

What the ‘Korean Wave’ Can Teach Thailand About Soft Power

What the ‘Korean Wave’ Can Teach Thailand About Soft Power

By Tim Hildebrandt
The country should draw inspiration from South Korea’s resounding orchestration of cultural ascendancy over the past two decades.
How the Korean Wave Intersects With Social Change in Vietnam

How the Korean Wave Intersects With Social Change in Vietnam

By Thi Gammon
The best ambassador for South Korea in Vietnam, Korean pop culture appeals to the Vietnamese desire for modernity and romanticism.

The Korean Wave’s Rocky Road in China

The Korean Wave’s Rocky Road in China

By Wang Linbin
After over six years, China has partially removed its ban on South Korean cultural content, but hallyu in China may never return to its glory days.

How Has the ‘Korean Wave’ Impacted Japan-South Korea Relations?

How Has the ‘Korean Wave’ Impacted Japan-South Korea Relations?

By Wang Linbin
The Korean Wave, or hallyu, has seen ups and downs in Japan, but could exert political influence over the long term.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Korean Wave Rises in the UAE

The Korean Wave Rises in the UAE

By Donya Saberi
K-drama, K-beauty, and Korean fried chicken in the UAE.

The Rise of South Korea’s Soft Power in the Middle East

The Rise of South Korea’s Soft Power in the Middle East

By Donya Saberi
As the case of the UAE shows, Seoul has enticed greater relations via pop culture and reinforced its interests with economic power.
K-Culture Diplomacy: From São Paulo to Tehran

K-Culture Diplomacy: From São Paulo to Tehran

By Anaïs Faure
Seoul rides the "Korean Wave" to promote its soft power far beyond East Asia.

How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time

How Korea Is Conquering Myanmar, One Soap Opera at a Time

By Jenna Gibson
The "Korean Wave" comes to Myanmar.

‘Korean Wave’ Just The Start For Asian Brands

‘Korean Wave’ Just The Start For Asian Brands

By Anthony Fensom
The Diplomat speaks with expert Martin Roll on the rise of Asian brands.

Not Lost in Translation

Not Lost in Translation

Kyung-Sook Shin’s latest novel has hit it big in the US. So why has ‘Please Look After Mom’ been so successful?

Will Manhwa Catch Manga?

Comics are getting a boost thanks to the iPad. Does this mean Korean comics will now get a share of the spotlight too?

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