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        South Korea's pop culture moment
    November 10, 2021
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        South Korea's Pop Culture Moment | Journalist Jean Lee | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
    
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First it was Parasite at the Oscars. Then BTS dazzling young people worldwide. Now everyone's glued to Squid Game. What will South Korea come up with next? For veteran Korea correspondent Jean Lee, the country is definitely punching above its (geographical) weight on soft power. She says South Korea has the potential to shape global culture like England did in its heyday. Watch a clip from her interview with Ian Bremmer on the upcoming episode of GZERO World. 
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