What is the relation between culture and globalization? - Kim nayoung

 The Acceleration of Cultural Globalization and Media Expansion

Cultural globalization has accelerated as the Fourth Industrial Revolution has increased the speed of information and communication exchange. Among the different fields affected by globalization, culture seems to be the one changing the fastest and most visibly. In the past, cultural products were mostly consumed within their own national boundaries. Now, stronger global connections allow culture to spread across regions, blend with other influences, and transform into new forms. This cultural flow is not a one-way transmission but an interactive process, and in today’s media-driven environment, global platforms help cultural content circulate at high speed. Some people welcome this change because it promotes cultural development, while others worry that unique traditions may disappear and that culture may become increasingly uniform.

The Global Spread of K-Pop and Hybrid Cultural Forms

What I found most interesting was the discussion about K-pop and Korean cultural trends. It was surprising to learn that K-pop is one of the cultural fields most strongly shaped by globalization. As K-pop expands beyond Korea, it mixes with different cultural elements and creates hybrid forms that gain worldwide popularity. The Netflix series K-Pop Demon Hunters, for example, shows how new cultural products can lead global trends. For me, this suggests that globalization is not only spreading existing culture but is also generating new cultural forms that later become trends and expand even further.

Concerns About Cultural Uniformity and Imbalances in Influence

My biggest concern about cultural globalization is cultural uniformity. Being able to experience many different cultures is a positive change, but when so many people follow the same global trend, older or local cultures may fade and only mainstream styles may survive. This raises the possibility of cultural disappearance. Another issue is the imbalance of influence. As global media industries dominate the cultural market, the cultural output of smaller countries becomes harder to see. If this gap continues to widen, the imbalance will become more serious. Instead of simply following whatever happens to be trending, I think individuals should try to explore cultural choices that match their own tastes and values.

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