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It is no secret that Western society has always had a fascination with the East. We can go back in history and consider the desire by Europeans for exotic eastern goods (silk, sugar, pepper, cotton, porcelain, etc). This fascination and intrigue has been continous but only highlited by key events like Columbus seeking a passage east, The Beatles seeking enlightenment, or our fascinaiton with K-Pop. It seems the 1980s-90s was Japan's turn to be highlighted (their automotive industry, their electronics, and sushi). I guess it is now Korea's turn to be in the spotlight.