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South Korean cultural expansion in Latin America

Overview

South Korean cultural influence, or Hallyu, is seeing increased engagement across Latin America through various institutional and commercial initiatives.

In the Dominican Republic, the Sejong Cultural Day 2026 is scheduled to feature workshops in K-Beauty, traditional games, and K-Pop. Concurrently, in Mexico, the singer Ha Jin, recognized for K-Drama soundtracks, is set to perform at the Animole 2026 convention.

Expanding on this regional presence, Samsung has launched ‘K-Connection’, a videocast series exploring Korean cultural expressions in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Guatemala. The series covers diverse themes including K-Dramas, K-Care, K-Dance, K-Pop fandoms, and K-Food, highlighting the connection between Latin American audiences and Korean lifestyle and entertainment.

Entities

Animole 2026 · Kev Lehmann · Samsung · Embajada de la República de Corea en República Dominicana · Ha Jin

Timeline

16 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Samsung launches videocast exploring South Korean culture in Latin America
Samsung launched ‘K-Connection’, a videocast series exploring the influence of South Korean culture, including K-Pop, K-Dramas, and K-Food, across five Latin American countries.
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
South Korean culture expands in Dominican Republic and Mexico
South Korean culture gains momentum in Latin America with the Sejong Cultural Day 2026 in the Dominican Republic and K-Drama singer Ha Jin's confirmed appearance at Animole 2026 in Mexico.

Sources

elpaisdominicano.do · exame.com · meioemensagem.com.br · reinoliterariobr.com.br · robotto.mx · rollingstone.com.br