Message from aschleicher

[Anonymous]

The Korean Cultural Center is a building that markets Korean cultural activities, and is funded by the Korean government. Located on Wilshire Boulevard, the field trip was to better understand the purpose of the organization, and to further learn about South Korea. We saw a promotional video about Korea, and we toured the museum that had historical artifacts and a timeline of Korean history. Next door to the Cultural Center is the Korea Center that housed the creative and more contemporary parts of Korean heritage. Entertainment sections give visitors a taste of Korean music and film. There is an area for anime and karaoke. Titled "Hallyu," the Korean Wave has spread throughout the world, from food and fashion to film. Hallyu has become the soft power of South Korean diplomacy and a major billion-dollar-export.