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Racism, stereotypes and censorship: The dark side of foreign influencer culture in South Korea

‘Oegugin’ influencers are predominantly white-presenting non-Koreans who often adopt nationalist tones to endorse the ‘excellence’ of Korean culture.

Jin Lee, The Conversation
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Crystal Abidin, The Conversation
· Oct 30, 2022 · 11:30 pm
K-pop band BTS is caught between South Korea’s soft power ambitions and national security

Some members of the world’s biggest K-pop group will soon be fulfilling their military service duties.

Sarah A Son, The Conversation
· Jun 25, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Inspired by K-dramas, women from around the world are travelling to South Korea to find love

Fans-turned-tourists signify the power of media from other cultures to move viewers emotionally and physically.

Min Joo Lee, The Conversation
· Apr 05, 2022 · 09:30 pm

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