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Korea Digest No. 18, December 2024

KOREA DIGEST Korea Digest is a monthly publication of the Korea Centre, School of International Relations and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, that compiles major political, security, economic and diplomatic developments in the Korean Peninsula. Korea Digest aims to track, highlight and provide brief analysis of important developments in the Korean Peninsula.   Korea Digest No. 18 December, 2024 Contents Parliament impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol after declaring martial law North Korea…

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January 2, 2025
Read more about the article Media Portrayal and Globalisation of Kimchi: An Analysis of Cultural Identity & Media Influence
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Media Portrayal and Globalisation of Kimchi: An Analysis of Cultural Identity & Media Influence

Anoushka S Rabha Author is a Post-graduate Student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′.   Abstract This research paper focuses specifically on the representation of kimchi in television dramas and its role in the globalisation of this quintessential Korean dish. The study aims to provide a detailed examination of how kimchi is portrayed and the narratives…

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December 27, 2024
Read more about the article Korean Pop Culture and Rethinking Masculinity in the Indian Context
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Korean Pop Culture and Rethinking Masculinity in the Indian Context

Vanshika Yadav Author is a Post-graduate Student at the Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. This article was an outcome of the ‘Korea Centre Summer Internship Programme-2024′.    Abstract The following essay examines Korean culture's influence on perceptions of masculinity in India, specifically K-pop. It attempts to explore how Korean masculinities are constructed, represented, and consumed by an Indian audience. Shaped by a blend of traditional and contemporary influences, Korean…

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December 27, 2024
Read more about the article South Korean Engagement with NATO: A Deepening Partnership Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
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South Korean Engagement with NATO: A Deepening Partnership Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Written by Rekha J. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO, a political-military alliance bridging North America and Europe, and South Korea, an ironclad ally of the United States, have rapidly deepened their security partnership. Although the two have been cooperating for two decades, what is the immediate reason behind this recent deepening cooperation between a transatlantic organisation and an East Asian country? Traditionally, South Korea has prioritised an approach…

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December 24, 2024