@article{ART003216471},
author={OH Jung-Sook},
title={Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook},
journal={Cross-Cultural Studies},
issn={1598-0685},
year={2025},
volume={75},
pages={37-72}
TY - JOUR
AU - OH Jung-Sook
TI - Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook
JO - Cross-Cultural Studies
PY - 2025
VL - 75
IS - null
PB - Center for Cross Culture Studies
SP - 37
EP - 72
SN - 1598-0685
AB - Africa is often described as the continent with the youngest population, the last blue ocean on Earth with the most abundant untapped resources, and the continent with the most vibrant cultural hybridity and dynamism. While the ‘2024 Korea-Africa Summit’ has indeed heightened national and public interest in Africa within Korea, Africa still largely remains a continent of mystery with a strong negative image among Koreans.
This study focuses on the cultural dynamism of Africa, aiming to illuminate the historical development of Korea and France's cultural policies related to the continent. It seeks to compare and analyze the policy orientations of major public institutions, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The primary goal of this research is to understand the historical background and current status of Korea and France's cultural policies towards Africa. Although the historical context is completely different, France's effort to redefine its relationship with this continent through culture offers us significant insights. Having moved away from its imperialistic past, France has since 2017 promoted an ‘equal partnership’ policy goal. It is time for us to establish a cultural policy based on mutual understanding, equality, respect, and co-prosperity.
KW - Korea-Africa Cultural Policy;Cultural Exchange;France-Africa Cultural Policy;Francophonie
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OH Jung-Sook. (2025). Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook. Cross-Cultural Studies, 75, 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. 2025, "Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook", Cross-Cultural Studies, vol.75, pp.37-72.
OH Jung-Sook "Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook" Cross-Cultural Studies 75 pp.37-72 (2025) : 37.
OH Jung-Sook. Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook. 2025; 75 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. "Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook" Cross-Cultural Studies 75(2025) : 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook. Cross-Cultural Studies, 75, 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook. Cross-Cultural Studies. 2025; 75 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook. 2025; 75 37-72.
OH Jung-Sook. "Korea and France's Cultural Policies towards Africa: A Comparison and Outlook" Cross-Cultural Studies 75(2025) : 37-72.
