Korean Wave | A. Prof Jo Elfving-Hwang

From BTS to Busan's Film Festivals, how has Korea's cultural influence spread across the globe? Find out in this episode of #TheFutureOf.

What is the Korean Wave or ‘Hallyu’ [00:50]
• How the government encouraged a cultural push of Hallyu [14:14]
• Korean Cultures spread to Australia [21:23]
• How the spread of Korean culture impacts life in South Korea itself [39:23]  

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Associate Professor Jo Elfving-Hwang

Jo Elfving-Hwang is an Associate Professor of Korean Society and Culture in the School of Media Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI) at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥. She is also Dean Global, Korea, with the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Global, Director of the Korea Research & Engagement Centre at Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Major Coordinator of the Korean Studies program at Curtin.

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