W2. extra posting, SangJun Park

2017.09.11.Mon
1. How would we define globalization?

In dictionary, Globalization is defined by Understanding and accepting the world's various countries and getting out of the closed state. Or to allow (worldly) understanding and acceptance of many nations of the world, thereby freeing them from the closed state. As technology develops, the world's exchange is increasing. There are many exchanges in various aspects such as economy, politics, and culture, and it is becoming 'the one' community. Because technology and media developed, people's communication become more active and this leads to various exchanges in politics, economy, and culture. I think globalization is people is affected by these exchanges.

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

I think the culture after 100 years will be dominated by the cultures of advanced countries in the future. We can predict future culture through current culture. If we look at the current culture, it can be said that the culture of advanced countries is dominant. For example, the United States' Hollywood and the European pop songs are typical examples. Through the media in a country where technology is developed, it is leading culture now. If technology develops in other countries and culture becomes popular, it will be mixed with mainstream culture. But otherwise, the culture of the present will continue to be mainstream.

2017.09.12.Tue.

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

I think KPOP is the most successful element in the Korean Wave culture. KPOP is now the most important factor in Korean Wave culture. Several singers are spreading from near China, Japan to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe America. Especially in the case of Psy's Gangnam style, it shows a great number of hits on YouTube. In addition, the BTS has attracted a great deal of attention overseas. I think Korean dramas as well as KPOP are a success factor. In the past, Dae Jang Geum's drama has gained tremendous popularity in the Middle East, and recently My Love From Another Star had tremendous success in China. The descendants of the Sun have also been successful in many countries and are scheduled to be remade in the Middle East. In other words, KPOP and Korean drama are the most successful elements.

Gangnamstyle
(source: youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0