Korean Wave

Was the dramatic rise in interest for Korean culture spontaneous or manufactured? And how long will it last?

Korean Wave has put South Korea on the map culturally. But has it brought economic gains for the nation?

South Korean pop culture has many fans, beyond the Asia-Pacific – and in some very unexpected places worldwide.

Reasons behind the popularity of South Korean TV dramas in Taiwan, China and Japan are in some ways puzzling.

What is the history behind Korean Wave, the remarkable rise in popularity of South Korean pop culture worldwide?

Korean wave, or hallyu, is the specific term for the rising popularity of South Korean culture around the world.