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How Korean Culture Went Global (2022)

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CHAPTER

The Unintended Consequences of the Three S's: From Financial Crisis to Cultural Phenomenon

This chapter explores the unintended consequences of the three S's (speed, skill, and scale) in South Korea, from the financial crisis caused by globalization to the rise of Korean cultural products globally. It discusses the impact of IMF loans, the transformation of the economy, the controversy surrounding cosmetic surgery, the influence of American media, and the success of Korean film and music industries.

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