The Korea Times
Korean culture often breathes most freely when it isn’t looking over its shoulder at an international audience. When the focus is on the Korean people, it resonates more deeply, more authentically, and with everything that gives it a special charm. Whether in dramas, music, movies, or literature, the Korean language produces something so idiosyncratic that it becomes, paradoxically, universal. But what is Korean culture? Everyone has a different definition and understanding, but for the purpose of this exploration, Korean culture is that which is produced by Koreans for Koreans. It’s a mirror. Conversely, K-Culture is when it’s produced by people for those outside Korea. It’s the billboard. So when Daniel Dae Kim releases his “K Everything” series for CNN this week, the letter “K” reminds us that this is more likely for Sally in Sacramento than it is for Sujin in Seogwipo. And that’s okay. This isn’t to argue the supremacy of one over the other. Different people speak different languages and want different things. And yes, some works straddle the dividing line so sk
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