International Relations and the Development of Korea’s Film Industry

Jimmyn Parc, Stephen Ranger

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English

Routledge
22 October 2025

Globalization; Politics & government; Political economy; Management & management techniques; Cinema industry

Series: Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries

This book examines the evolution of the Korean film industry, presenting a comprehensive account from the early days of experimental screening to its current period of attracting increased foreign investment.

Exploring the Korean film industry’s troubled past, this book covers occupation, civil war, authoritarianism, globalisation, and the continued uncertainties amidst geopolitical competition. It differs from other existing works by connecting the development of the Korean film industry to the country’s international relations. Furthermore, it considers what impact this had on the industry itself rather than just on the content of the films produced. With such an approach, this book reveals the background and reasons for its achievements, ultimately providing an inspiring example of global success and an applicable benchmark for other film industries seeking their own international breakout.

By offering fresh insights and new information linking the past and present of the Korean film industry, the book serves as a useful companion to scholars of cultural studies, business history, Korean studies, and globalisation, even if they may not be familiar with the specifics of this dynamic industry. Moreover, this book can serve as a valuable reference for shaping the roadmap of audiovisual sectors—including the film industry—toward a promising future.

By: Jimmyn Parc, Stephen Ranger
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 470g
ISBN: 9781032995311
ISBN 10: 1032995319
Series: Routledge Research in the Creative and Cultural Industries
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 22 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jimmyn Parc is an associate professor at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. His current research centres on the cultural industries of Asia and Europe, particularly films, dramas, and music. He is the author of The Identity and Emergence of K-pop, published in 2025. Stephen Ranger is a research associate at European Centre for International Political Econom (ECIPE) in Brussels and a doctoral researcher at the University of Turku in Finland. With a background in Korean studies, he has written articles on the history of film industries in Asia as well as on contemporary international politics.