Just a decade ago the Korean cultural impact on Asia grew stronger and more influential. It soon became known as the "Korean wave", or hallyu, as it spread beyond from television to films and pop music.
Korean celebrities subsequently enjoyed newfound fame in China, Vietnam, Japan and Taiwan.
However, in recent years, the tables have slowly turned as more and Koreans are once again showing interest in Chinese culture, which flourished here during the late 1980s and 1990s.
Hong Kong film actors like Andy Lau, Chow Yun Fat and Leslie Cheung appeared on Korean commercials when Chinese film noir was in its heyday 20 years ago.
"The cultural ties between Korea and China are hard to break. They date back thousands of years", said Chung Nam-no, vice chairman of the Korea-China Cultural Association.
"Thanks to the hallyu, many young Chinese people have a positive view about Korea. Cultural exchanges in literature, arts and performance are increasing", Chung said. "There couldn't...|
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