KOREA FOUNDATION

Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Korea Foundation in 2021 KF-Arirang TV Joint Documentary Production & Release: ‘Secrets of K-Innovation’

Secrets of K-Innovation, a documentary jointly produced by the KF and Arirang TV that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the KF, will air in March, detailing the secrets of Korean innovation in three segments. In 2010, Secrets behind Korea’s Economic Success, the first documentary jointly produced by the two organizations, was released, and the new documentary will serve as a follow-up. Secrets of K-Innovation will be broadcast in three segments, tracing the background of Korea’s success through K-pop, information technology, and the country’s fast-moving “ppalli-ppalli” (“hurry, hurry”) lifestyle.

The first segment, entitled “Secrets of Convenience and Speed,” analyzes the so-called “ppalli-ppalli” culture that is easily observed in every corner of Korean society. The second part, “Secrets of an IT Powerhouse,” introduces the development of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) in relation to Korea’s unrivaled high-speed Internet and 5G technology. The final part, “Secrets of a K-pop Success Story,” looks into the innovative factors that supported K-pop’s success, how the industry will develop in the future, and the current status of K-pop’s use of information technology to adapt to a contactless world. The documentary will be broadcast on Arirang TV’s international and domestic channels and an abridged version will be available online.

Releasing in MarchArts and Culture Department 064-804-1111jwwoo@kf.or.kr

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