Virtual Cosmopolitanism: Intercultural Dialogue

Cosmopolitanism is an ideology. From the concept of justice, every citizen of the world decides his or her development without discrimination. And virtual cosmopolitanism is anything in the cyber domain, and secondary social media sites are anything in the internet discussion board. The two are completely different.

Today’s technological advances have linked culture and technology to building new social systems and creating virtual reality through social media sites and the Internet. People around the world can easily use social media to send and collect messages without the need for face-to-face conversation or physical contact. The flow of information brought about by globalization, the flow of capital, and the various cross-border flows of people have brought about a tremendous transformation in our lives. The flow brought unprecedented cultural contacts, dialogues, exchanges, and ideological confrontation, forming an Intercultural Dialogue.

Cross-culture is very common in the real world. For example, Chinese-style cuisine and Japanese cuisine is the signage of Asian food for the general public. However, under the cultural change, food is already a ritual of cultural consumption and no longer a simple eating behavior. Now, McDonald’s is not a foreign dish but a local dish because McDonald’s is growing with people. On the contrary, Intercultural communication on the Internet is a people of different cultural backgrounds, a process of mutual transmission, communication and understanding of knowledge and emotions. Just like Singapore, a place famous for Intercultural communication. Intercultural communication is assuming face-to-face communication from people of different cultural backgrounds to understand their similar areas or differences. The culture of praise emphasizes understanding. Standing on the standpoint of others to know and evaluate things can increase the mutual resonance. It’s as if we are talking to people in other countries on the Internet, the initial greetings will choose to use the other’s language. Said “Hola” instead of “hi” to people in Spain. In addition, the advancement of communication technology has promoted exchanges between friends, that is, the geographical distance can meet to develop a friendship. “Although third cultures are difficult to create in the physical world, some research suggests that they may be more achievable in virtual communities,” said Shuter.

The spread of the media has made the world smaller and brings the idea of ​​cultural diversity to the world. This kind of communication is very helpful for an international lifestyle, but there must be cross-cultural understanding to make a person a citizen of the world. Being able to master Intercultural communication skills allows you to express yourself globally. With the development of technology and continuous improvement, virtual cosmopolitanism will continue to flourish.

 

-Silva

 

References:

(2013, Aug,22).Intercultural Dialogue and New Media Research. Retrieved from https://centerforinterculturaldialogue.org/2013/08/22/intercultural-dialogue-and-new-media-research/

 

 

How is the ‘Korean Wave’ successful

American political scientist Joseph Nye interprets the Korean Wave as “the growing popularity of all things Korean, from fashion and film to music and cuisine.” Nowadays, South Korea has a great influence on the world. In Hong Kong, Korean stars are the most of the young people’s idols. K-pop has become the background music of many stores. Things in Korea have always received attention. This is South Korea through the Korean Cultural Development “soft power” in a way.

Photo from https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/09/26/bts-kpop-un-speech-speak-yourself-raw.cnn

Why is the impact?

The big reason is continuous support from the Korean government. In response to the development trend of the global cultural and creative industries, the Korean government has vigorously led the development of cultural and creative industries. According to the “Basic Law on the Development of Online Digital Content Industry”, the Korean government drafted the “Enterprise Entrepreneurship Law.” The Korean government has sponsored 20-30% of the $1 billion investment fund dedicated to nurturing and exporting popular culture. The Korean government actively manages the Korean Wave outside Korea, holds different cultural festivals, promotes Korea’s unique public relations activities, and indirectly helps the entertainment industry by creating a very favorable environment. President Park Geun-hye announced the implementation of the creative economic policy in his inaugural speech in 2013. Create new markets and employment opportunities, achieving a creative economy through openness and sharing, K-Move promoting Korean young people to move the world etc. This shows that the Korean government is highly committed to promoting cultural entrepreneurship, promote a image of its city in a more creative way. 

Photo from https://asianfilmfestivals.com/2017/10/21/busan-international-film-festival-winners-2017/

Photo from https://kccsupportersblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/26/korean-cultural-festival-2016-k-ribbon-selection-exhibit-promotion-performance/

The globalization strategy of the Korean cultural industry is actually “using culture as the content, technology as the carrier, and expanding by globalization.” Cultural globalization is driven primarily by six forces, including new global telecommunications and languages, global cultural markets, broadcasting and music, film, television and tourism. The two most frequent and fast-moving industries in the global cultural and economic interaction are multinational media and sightseeing. Therefore, in recent years, Korea has promoted sightseeing with drama and actively promoted the tourism culture industry in Korea. However, South Korea knows that “imitation” is not necessarily successful. The key factor is “innovation”. Therefore, the Korean government has accumulated all aspects to present people with innovative traditions. 

Under the continuous development of the Korean Wave, it can be seen that the Korean government has carefully promoted the development of the creative industry in the past. Even though it has become a global concern, it still promotes the development of creative industries and pushes Korea to the international arena. In contrast, the development of Hong Kong, without any change or support, will only follow the footsteps of others.

-Silva

 

 

Reference:

Korean Wave (Hallyu) – The Rise of Korea’s Cultural Economy & Pop Culture

https://martinroll.com/resources/articles/asia/korean-wave-hallyu-the-rise-of-koreas-cultural-economy-pop-culture/

 

 

Plagiarism equal to Quality TV?

Nowadays, the development of TV programs is inseparable form the popular things and rarely to create or discover new trends. Most program using the same concept to re-interpreted by local people in different places and the topicality is obtained from it. The proximity of culture has plagiarized the often-existing Asia region South Korea. Is plagiarism program including in Quality TV?

Screenshots from https://www.iqiyi.com

Screenshots from http://onair.mnet.com/smtm6

The Rap of China, originating from South Korea’s Show Me The Money. From style, design, form and even the songs are alleged copy Korea. The program can successfully attract people’s topicality and even the reverberation is better the original program, but the concept is derived from the original program. Quality TV are not just with topicality but more focus on enlightens viewer. Show Me The Money can drive Hiphop music popular to South Korea, contains the objective ideas of Korean rapper subjective and Korean audience.

Running man China originating from South Korea’s Running Man, Idol Producer originating from South Korea’s PRODUCE 101, Come Sing with Me originating from South Korea’s Fantastic Duo etc. Some are purchased with copyright and some are not, but more be valued was satisfy popular. 

To conclude, most of the programs that are now being plagiarized are just catering to the popularity and there is no creation or attempt to bring thoughts to the audience.