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Monash Beyond Borders Korean Studies Seminar Series 2026

Seminar 2

'Korean Film-Induced Tourism: Socio-cultural and Economic Impacts'

Prof Sam (Seongseop) Kim (The School of Hotel and Tourism Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University) 

  via ZOOM

2nd April, 2-3pm (Melbourne time)

Abstract:

His presentation is entitled “Korean Film-Induced Tourism: Socio-cultural and Economic Impacts”. His presentation mainly deals with three famous Korean TV dramas which attracted numerous international tourists to Korea and affected TV drama audience countries. It also portrays international tourists’ activities or behavior in film screened destinations. It will be a good way to understand a beginning of Hallyu (Korean Wave) through three Korean TV dramas.

Bio: 

Prof Kim received his MSc and PhD in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University in 1996 and 1999, respectively. He is currently a Professor in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is one of the most prolific authors in the hospitality and tourism field. He is a recipient of Lifetime Research Achievement Award in 2024 (ICHRIE and ICOT).

Please contact Monash University Korean Studies Research Hub Coordinator Ms Sandy Nguyen for further details.Sandy.Nguyen1@monash.edu