W2. extra posting, Ji-hyun Lim

Extra posting
2015048922 Ji-hyun Lim

2017.09.11.(Mon.)

Q1. How would we define globalization?

   I think 'Globalization' is the process which people all over the world can interact without time and space constraints. The development of technology and mass media has led to a new culture. Globalization makes the Earth a global village. Therefore, it is very important today to have a global consciousness.

 

Q2. How could a fusion culture look in 100 years?

   Fusion culture is culture that combines elements of different culture traditions. I think 'Fusion culture' will further develop. Also, fusion culture will become more diversified. Because advances in technology and mass media enabled the world to become globalized. There are many opportunities for various cultures to combine thanks to globalization. Fusion culture will continue to be combined with another fusion culture and the process will continue to create many fusion cultures. There will be a variety of fusion culture in 100 years.

 

Q3. How could we measure cultural globalization?

   I think cultural globalization can be measured through Social Network Service(SNS). Facebook, Instagram, and Kakao Talk are examples of famous social media. Search rate in social media digitizes the degree of cultural globalization and shows it. The numerical value is so objective that it is reliable. Today, the accuracy is increasing because of not only the advancement of mass media but also high usage of social media.

 

2017.09.12.(Tue.)

Q1. What are the most visible (successful) Korean wave elements in the world??

   Korea is famous for Hanguel, Hanbok, Tae-Kwon do, and Kimchi. Another thing that has become famous lately is 'K-pop.' I think K-pop is the most successful Korean wave elements in the world. Although there are many diffenrent kinds of korean culture export industries(ex. Films, Dramas, Traditional culture, Food and so on), they can't follow K-pop. I heard that recently BTS(also known as Bangtan Boys) is the most popular K-pop star. Not long ago, BTS's album was flying high above all previous K-pop records.

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Image source: http://beyondhallyu.com/k-pop/book-review-k-pop-now-korean-music-revolution-mark-james-russell/