Image source: Google Today’s international community is influenced not only by military and economic power (hard power), but also by soft power (Nye, 2004). Cultural diplomacy is one of the primary means of projecting soft power, involving cultural exchange…
Image source: Agence France-Presse (AFP) South Korea is one of the countries that has successfully enhanced its role in the international system through its participation in various global organization. From a country one limited by conflict and poverty, South…
Image source: archives.kdemo.or.kr South Korea has undergone a major transformation from a country devastated by the Korean War to a global economic powerhouse. Since the 1960s, the government has implemented industrialization policies that have driven rapid economic growth (Seth,…
Image source: archives.kdemo.or.kr Introductiom South Korea is a state that has experienced the hardships of colonialism, because of that the impact of colonial era has shaped the nation’s economic mindset. This is evident in South Korea’s GDP data relative…
Image source: FInfolk Money in Instagram In this article, we will discuss how South Korea changed from being a poor country after the Korean war to be one of the developed countries in the world. This change was caused…
Image source: studiumgenerale-eindhoven.nl In this era of globalization, cultural diplomacy is an important aspect of soft diplomacy. The Korean Wave or as known as Hallyu, is a successful example of implementing cultural diplomacy strategies, South Korea actively utilizes elements…
Image source: Britanica When South Korea joined the United Nations in 1991, it was still widely viewed as a developing country and a beneficiary of international aid and UN assistance programs. Three decades later, that image has largely been…
South Korea is currently known as one of the countries with the fastest economic development in the world. However, this success did not happen instantly. The country had previously experienced massive destruction due to the Korean War, which took…
Image source: Chung Sung-Jun – REUTERS Introduction In the current era of global systemic conflict states are increasingly compelled to rethink their strategies in order to respond to emerging security challenges. The international system is experiencing growing instability due…
Image source: seoul.clinic As the wave of Hallyu spreads across the globe, South Korea is not only exporting music and dramas but also very specific beauty standards. The plastic surgery industry has transformed into a strategic pillar in South…