[초록]
This study aims to provide an exploratory study of a mutual relationship between international students and Korea based on Hallyu content. In particular, we explored the process from foreigners’ first experience of Hallyu content to the decision-making on study abroad in Korea, and their relationships with Korea and Korean culture formed during their study abroad period. This qualitative study was conducted based on a series of in-depth interviews with 10 international students in Korea who have resided in Korea at least for six months. The result indicates that foreigners felt a sense of cultural affinity toward Korea based on Hallyu content first introduced by their family or friends. They became fascinated by K-pop and K-drama, as well as Korean culture and language, which triggered their decision-making on study abroad in Korea. During their study abroad, they served as mediators between Korea and their home countries, and wished to establish a long-term relationship with Korea.
This study offers the theoretical and practical implications on international students, Hallyu content, and tourism in Korea.
저자 배소영 (경희대학교)
이한아름(경희대학교)
이재일(경희대학교 일반대학원 문화관광콘텐츠학과 석사과정)
발행기관 (사)한국관광레저학회
발행연도 2022
형태사항 관광레저연구
제34권 제4호
43 - 69 (27 pages)