In Touch with the Location: Film/Drama Induced Tourism

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Korean Cultural Service NY

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Yukyung Baik (Movie-induced tourism specialist)

Korean media has been surprisingly embraced by audiences worldwide. It has made millions of tourists come visit Korea, bringing a billion dollars in revenue to the country and heightening Korean national image internationally. Dr. Baik will discuss the concept of movie-induced tourism while introducing the filming sites of successful dramas and movies, such as Winter Sonata, All-in, Boys before flowers, King and the clown, and Taegukgi during the lecture.