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Abstract
Film tourism encompasses the interest, investment and influence that exported media products can contribute to cultural globalization, and subsequent visitation of a nation. The Korean Wave or Hallyu wave has been studied and commended for its rapid spread and growing popularity within Asia and more recently, on a more global scale. By comparing and contrasting the methods used by the Korean government to enhance Hallyu, with several trade deals made by the US government to support Hollywood, we can see how the effects of film tourism were directed towards modifying perspectives on Korean culture. A few consequences of making trade agreements with the US are also discussed, as these affected local film industries and global stereotyping through US cultural imperialism. Using peer-reviewed studies and primary sources, it can be said that the Korean Wave is a consequence of imitation of Hollywood practices. However, we can infer from similar successes in other nations, including New Zealand, that there are various reproducible methods to boost film tourism and influence national image.
Publication Date
2016
Subject Major(s)
Biology
Keywords
Hallyu, Korean Wave, Government, Film Tourism, Free Trade Agreements, US, Culture, Media, Stereotype, Portrayals
Disciplines
Asian Studies | Other Film and Media Studies | Other International and Area Studies | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | Sociology of Culture | Television | Tourism
Current Academic Year
Sophomore
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Tara M. Dacey
Rights
© The Author(s)
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Asian Studies Commons, Other Film and Media Studies Commons, Other International and Area Studies Commons, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration Commons, Sociology of Culture Commons, Television Commons, Tourism Commons