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Korean Wave Gaining Even More Momentum in Thailand

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2012-05-07

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Visit the Thai capital of Bangkok‚ and you'll see a number of bookstores with Korean bestsellers translated into Thai‚ whether they be books about learning the Korean language or cooking Korean food.
What began as an interest in Korean boy bands and soap operas‚ has morphed into an interest in Korean language.
Classes at the Sejong Korean Language Institute in Thailand are filling up with eagar students.
[Interview : Rekki‚ Office Worker] "I learned Korean because I have lots of Korean friends."
[Interview : Mimi‚ Office Worker] "Two years ago I learned Korean in South Korea. I keep learning because I would hate to forget."
The government sponsored language school has grown by leaps and bounds amid increased demand.
[Interview : Lee Cheol-jae‚ Korean Language Professor
King Sejong Institute in Thailand ] "Whether people who want to learn Korean or want to learn Korean culture‚ anyone can come to study and learn."
Korean cuisine has also become a hit in Thailand and more and more traditional Korean restaurants are popping up.
[Interview : Silaya‚ Student] " It's a very complex dish. And it has a lot of different ingredients and very tasty."
Many business owners attribute the jump in business to Korean dramas.
[Interview : Lee Soo-il‚ Restaurant Owner] "Before the Korean drama "Jewel in the Palace" a lot of people didn't come but after the drama became popular lots of people seemed to come out. Also people have come know a lot about Korean food."
At the Korean embassy in Thailand‚ Ambassador Lim Jae-hong believes interest in the Korean Wave is positive for Korea.
[Interview : Lim Jae-hong‚ Ambassador
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand] "Until now the Korean wave has mostly consisted of popular trends but moving forward Korean language and culture could influence math‚ science‚ and professional fields for this country's youth. As a result I think the next Korean Wave will make a longer and deeper impact."
Korean entertainment has planted the seends. Now‚ the interest in other aspects of Korean culture is growing.
Paul Yi‚ Arirang News
Reporter : arirangpaulyi@gmail.com

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