Travel Bans and K-Pop Resurgence

This chapter explores the controversial travel ban expansion under Donald Trump, particularly focusing on Myanmar and Laos, and the confusion surrounding their inclusion. It also highlights the growing tourism in Penang, Malaysia, driven by durian deals, along with the recent lifting of the K-pop ban in China, marking a potential revival for the industry. The discussion underscores K-pop's significant economic and cultural impact, portraying it as a tool of soft power in the evolving dynamic between South Korea and China.