This presentation briefly recounts South Korea’s history, modern development, the ascendance of culture, and how those experiences inform its journey into the 21st century.
As a nation, a people, and a culture, Korea has been shaped by its rich and often dramatic history, the story of which is still being written today. The Republic of Korea continues this tradition of cherishing its cultural roots, overcoming significant domestic and international challenges, and cultivating a blossoming of diverse cultural assets in contemporary times. Korean popular culture in particular, from dramas and films to pop music and beyond, has become a worldwide phenomenon, capping a remarkable national transformation. This presentation briefly recounts South Korea’s history, modern development, the ascendance of culture, and how those experiences inform its journey into the 21st century.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Diversity |
TAGS: | history | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month |
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