Smartland Korea

Smartland Korea
Author: Dal Yong Jin
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2017-02-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 047205337X

An engaging and comprehensive look at the Korean smartphone industry and culture

Communication, Digital Media, and Popular Culture in Korea

Communication, Digital Media, and Popular Culture in Korea
Author: Kyong Yoon Yong Jin
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 533
Release: 2018-05-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1498562043

In recent decades, Korean communication and media have substantially grown to become some of the most significant segments of Korean society. Since the early 1990s, Korea has experienced several distinctive changes in its politics, economy, and technology, which are directly related to the development of local media and culture. Korea has greatly developed several cutting-edge technologies, such as smartphones, video games, and mobile instant messengers to become the most networked society throughout the world. As the Korean Wave exemplifies, the once small and peripheral Korea has also created several unique local popular cultures, including television programs, movies, and popular music, known as K-pop, and these products have penetrated many parts of the world. As Korean media and popular culture have rapidly grown, the number of media scholars and topics covering these areas in academic discourses has increased. These scholars’ interests have expanded from traditional media, such as Korean journalism and cinema, to several new cutting-edge areas, like digital technologies, health communication, and LGBT-related issues. In celebrating the Korean American Communication Association’s fortieth anniversary in 2018, this book documents and historicizes the growth of growing scholarship in the realm of Korean media and communication.

The Telecommunications Revolution in Korea

The Telecommunications Revolution in Korea
Author: James F. Larson
Publisher: James F. Larson
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1995
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780195867855

The first English-language work on Korea's unique experiences with telecommunications, this book focuses on Korea's distinct political, economic, legal, socio-cultural and personal dimensions. It includes chapters on the relationship between political liberalization and telecommunications, education and public promotion of the information society, together with the role of new technologies in the reunification of Korea.

The Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea

The Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea
Author: JongHwa Lee
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2021-09-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000439593

This book examines key features, problems, and implications of the 2016–2017 Candlelight Movement, a historical cornerstone for democracy and social movements in South Korea. The Candlelight Movement brought profound social changes with important lessons and questions for scholars, practitioners, activists, and the public. To examine the full complexity of the movement, this edited volume utilises wide-ranging methodological and theoretical approaches, which include case study approaches, ethnography, survey, feminist film criticism, critical discourse analysis, and rhetorical criticism. Chapters place ‘communication’ at the centre of their analyses, calling attention to the mediated and mediatised, the performative and other discursive practices of the 2016–2017 Candlelight Movement. In doing so, the book discusses not only the usual players and factors – nor the institutions that exert their influence through democratic politics and the public sphere – but also the counter-public embracing new and social media, collective singing, the body, and performance, as their choice of political media. As such, this volume offers important insights into how communication plays a critical role in forming, moving, and transforming new social movements. The Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea will appeal to students and scholars of communication and media studies, political science, sociology, and Korean studies.

[Telecommunications in pictures] Korean Communications Manager Part 1.

[Telecommunications in pictures] Korean Communications Manager Part 1.
Author: Richard Hong
Publisher: 유페이퍼
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2023-07-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Book introduction Richard Hong, a resident of Yangsan, is a seasoned professional in the field of communications construction. With a remarkable career spanning 30 years, Richard has served as a communication technology engineer and site manager in Korea. Throughout his tenure, he has actively participated in diverse communications projects, specializing in both wired and wireless optical communication. From earlier pager systems to the latest advancements in 5G networks, Richard possesses comprehensive knowledge and experience in various technologies. Motivated by his dedication to the field and a desire to share his insights with others, Richard has authored a book focused on communications construction. This book is intended for those who are unfamiliar with the field, including teenagers, as well as individuals in entirely different professions who seek to broaden their understanding of communications. Drawing upon his three decades of experience, Richard has meticulously compiled and organized photographs and documents from communications construction sites where he has worked. With detailed explanations and accompanying visuals, readers can gain a unique perspective on the field. Given the sensitive nature of public office construction, Richard has taken great care to ensure security and confidentiality. Certain photographs and security documents containing important information have intentionally been blurred or obscured. It is important to note that this book does not delve into indepth technical knowledge. Instead, it presents episodes and anecdotes from the communications construction site, offering a light and engaging read akin to a collection of essays. Richard Hong dedicates this book to the communications engineers who tirelessly contribute to the establishment of technological infrastructure in Korea. He extends his heartfelt consolation and respect to those individuals who dedicate their efforts and energy to the communications construction sites, shaping the future of the field. Richard Hong, Yangsan, June 2023.