Event

Join students and faculty from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia’s flagship partner school, the William W. Bodine
High School for International Affairs, and visiting exchange students from Michuhol Foreign Languages School in Incheon,
South Korea, for this unique program that will explore the modern social, political, and economic climate in South Korea
with a special focus on the impact and involvement of the country’s youth. Learn about the rise of K-Pop as a global music
phenomenon, and the effect that it has not only on culture and politics in South Korea, but also in the United States where
it has gained widespread popularity.
Panelists will discuss common misconceptions about geopolitical relations on the Korean peninsula, comparisons between
the current political climates in the United States and South Korea, and more.
 
Panelists will consist of representatives from:
• U.S. State Department
• Embassy of the Republic of Korea
• Korea Economic Institute
 
For more information, click here: https://wacphila.org/events/korea-politics-culture-and-k-pop