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In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 28 30 Eylül 2026
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In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example

Öz

This study is centered on the question: "How do South Korean government policies regarding K-content production affect individuals’ production of content related to South Korea and Korean culture?" Consequently, the study aims to examine the process by which individuals are engaged in South Korea’s policies regarding K-content production practices on social media within the context of cultural diplomacy. The research examines participants who serve as K-Influencers and engage in K-content production and consumption practices on social media. It focuses on the K-Influencer Academy, an international programme supported by the South Korean government, drawing on interviews with participants from Türkiye. Accordingly, a qualitative design based on semi-structured interviews with participants was adopted. This study contributes to the literature by using the K-Influencer Academy as a case and examining cultural diplomacy through social media content creation practices. According to the findings, South Korea appears to use social media as a tool for cultural diplomacy. The findings indicate that participants voluntarily engage in government-supported programmes, produce K-content, and contribute to the visibility of Korean culture. The findings show that the incentives function as a key motivational force behind content creation. Accordingly, the content creation process becomes a mission for participants. Furthermore, the findings suggest that, thanks to programmes such as the K-Influencer Academy, state-supported cultural diplomacy initiatives have evolved into user-centric structures, with participants transforming into digital diplomacy ambassadors.

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Etik Beyan

This study does not pose any ethical concerns within the framework of the decision numbered 1143397, adopted at the meeting of the Ethics Committee for Social and Human Sciences Research of the Rectorate of Istanbul University on 11/08/2022, numbered 07.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

5 Temmuz 2026

Kabul Tarihi

23 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 28

Kaynak Göster

APA
Jeong, E. K., & Ünlü, T. T. (2026). In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example. TRT Akademi, 11(28), 1072-1103. https://doi.org/10.37679/trta.1987599
AMA
1.Jeong EK, Ünlü TT. In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example. trtakademi. 2026;11(28):1072-1103. doi:10.37679/trta.1987599
Chicago
Jeong, Eun Kyung, ve Türkay Türkan Ünlü. 2026. “In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example”. TRT Akademi 11 (28): 1072-1103. https://doi.org/10.37679/trta.1987599.
EndNote
Jeong EK, Ünlü TT (01 Eylül 2026) In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example. TRT Akademi 11 28 1072–1103.
IEEE
[1]E. K. Jeong ve T. T. Ünlü, “In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example”, trtakademi, c. 11, sy 28, ss. 1072–1103, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.37679/trta.1987599.
ISNAD
Jeong, Eun Kyung - Ünlü, Türkay Türkan. “In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example”. TRT Akademi 11/28 (01 Eylül 2026): 1072-1103. https://doi.org/10.37679/trta.1987599.
JAMA
1.Jeong EK, Ünlü TT. In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example. trtakademi. 2026;11:1072–1103.
MLA
Jeong, Eun Kyung, ve Türkay Türkan Ünlü. “In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example”. TRT Akademi, c. 11, sy 28, Eylül 2026, ss. 1072-03, doi:10.37679/trta.1987599.
Vancouver
1.Eun Kyung Jeong, Türkay Türkan Ünlü. In the Context of Digital Cultural Diplomacy, the Incentives of South Korean Governments: The K-Influencer Academy Example. trtakademi. 01 Eylül 2026;11(28):1072-103. doi:10.37679/trta.1987599