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Exportation of South Korean Culture
Introduction
South Korean culture is gaining access and recognition at the local and regional levels worldwide. The culture spread in many parts of the world influences different people's perceptions of South Korea (Lee & Choong p 185). There is also an impact of more appreciation and more quest to learn more about South Korea. The main concepts that promote South Korean culture's exportation are the use of soft power and the consistency in ensuring a dynamic Korea. The paper explores South Korean cultural aspects, the application of soft power by South Korea, factors influencing the spread of the culture, and the exportation of the culture
Aspects of South Korean Culture
Different cultures across the world have different aspects. South Korean culture has unique aspects, making it interesting and attractive to many people. There is a widespread South Korean culture in how people carry themselves, the daily activities in business, music, dressing code, foods, communication, and interrelationships (Macdonald et al p 100). People of South Korea usually value discipline. People carry on with their daily activities and live uniquely and respectfully. The discipline has a role in ensuring consistency and appreciation of visitors. The culture also consists of unique dressing codes which are attractive. The dressing codes are specific to different occasions. At religious festivals and parties, people usually wear red clothes with flowery exhibitions at the top to symbolize a joyous mood.
The cultural foods are also diverse. There are a lot of delicacies in the country which have recognition in the international arena. The foods range from seafood to homemade and industrial foods. The culture also consists of special music and films. The music reflects the culture and the different aspects of the real-life world (Lee & Seow p 10). The films analyze, contrast, and explain Korean issues in other languages, promoting appreciation of the culture. The business sector is also part of cultural integration, which usually focuses on trading the local culture.
Application of Soft Power by South Korea
Different concepts are basics for the cultural dynamism in a cultural dynamism. In South Korean culture, soft power is an inevitable interrelation of the culture. Soft power is the ability of the culture to be of interest in different parts of the world (Wu & Irene p 2). Soft power aspects can also limit the exportation of the culture in some ways. The country focuses on its specific goals through the use of culture. The parts of the culture that have specific recognition worldwide include good morality, institutional appealing modes, good political inclusivity, fairness, and effective government support. The South Korean government also recognizes the dynamism in world culture and the need to learn more. There are a lot of scholars who are interested in culture.
To be part of exploration, the country welcomes many studies in exchange for other ideas. The concept of soft power in South Korean culture is the ability to recognize the short-term and long-term effects of cultural globalization (Wu & Irene p 2). The specific and clear benefits are direct to the nation. The benefits of cultural dynamism and globalization outweigh the risks. The nation also strives to analyze the efficiency of the local culture and the ability to influence the regional and the international community. The analysis also forms the basis for steering the culture as part of the soft power impact.
Factors Influencing the Spread of South Korean Culture
Several factors influence the spread of South Korean culture. The factors are from the local and the international perspective. The local factors are also the citizen and the governmental roles. On the aspect of the citizens, the people of South Korea are industrious more than other people in different countries across the world (Lee & Choong p 185). One factor that increases the ability to increase the handwork is the need to overcome the stiff competition for resources due to the ever-increasing population in the country. The handwork forms the basis of the admiration of South Korea by other people across the world. The presence and use of public diplomacy also promote South Korean culture's spread. The country promotes different and unique projections towards different states, making it conducive to learning about the culture. Diplomacy also increases cooperation among the local people and the people interested in the culture.
The other factor which promotes the spread of the culture is the branding of Korea specifically to the culture and other aspects. The main role of branding is to distinguish the unique national culture from other local and international cultures. The government also promotes the branding of the culture, which increases regional and international recognition. South Korea also has a lot of rich cultures like music, food, and films, making it interesting to learn about the culture (Lee & Seow p 10). The country also has a conducive environment for doing business. The conduciveness is due to the exclusive existence of peace. The other important factor which promotes the culture is the use of media. The media promotes and represents the culture. The country also welcomes many scholars and students who want to learn the Korean culture. The scholars promote or reduce the spread of the culture through different identifications.
Exportation of the South Korean culture and integration
Exportation of the South Korean culture is the ability of the culture to spread and integrate into different parts of the world. The export can be in terms of movies, films, and music. The use of the Korean wave is one of the spread and exportation of the culture. The method promotes the penetration of cultural products into the global markets. The country also uses the other strategies from other countries like China and Japan. Cultural hybridization is part of the spread of Korean culture. Hybridization is key to accepting the unique part of the Korean culture (Lee & Hye-Kyung p 90). The culture attains the ability to integrate the local and international culture in a well-blended manner. The government also allows the production and exportation of different cultural products to promote the exportation of the local culture. The exportation also receives critics from different perspectives. The critics are from the perspective of the similarity of the Korean culture to other cultures like Japan and America.
Conclusion
The exportation of the South Korean language is a key factor in its cultural globalization. There is a push of the culture to be on a different quality level exclusively and positively. The analysis of the cultural aspects of the South Korean culture paves the way for more understanding of the culture. The aspects of the culture include music, films, and movies. The use of soft power is also part of promoting cultural spread. The factors that promote the spread of the South Korean culture lie mainly in the government's roles and the level of interrelations. The globalization of the Korean culture depends on the methods of exportation. The globalization of cultures promotes cooperation and good relations worldwide for a better living.
Works Cited
Lee, Choong Y. "Korean culture and its influence on business practice in South Korea." The Journal of International Management Studies 7.2 (2012): 184-191. http://www.jimsjournal.org/21%20Choong%20Y.%20Lee.pdf
Lee, Hye-Kyung. Cultural policy in South Korea: Making a new patron state. Routledge, 2018. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315736617/cultural-policy-south-korea-hye-kyung-lee
Macdonald, Donald Stone, and Donald N. Clark. The Koreans: Contemporary politics and society. Routledge, 2018. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780429492808/koreans-donald-stone-macdonald-donald-clark
Wu, Irene S. "Soft power amidst great power competition." Washington, DC (2018): 20004-3027. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/publication/2018-05-soft_power_-_wu.pdf
