Study on the Role of Cultural Contents for the Resolution of Cultural Conflict between Korea and China

Abstract

It has now been 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, but the current relationship between Korea and China is not warm. Rather, the relationship between the two countries is deteriorating due to extreme anti-China and anti-Korea sentiments between the publics of the two countries. The two countries, as neighbors in Northeast Asia, have grown through repeated exchanges and conflicts over a long period of time due to complex intertwined interests despite similar cultural backgrounds. nowaday, after the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, Korea and China have become economically important partners as the largest trading partners, and neighbors with common tasks to cooperate for peace in Northeast Asia. The analysis of the relationship between the two countries, which occupy an important position, has been mainly done in the political and economic aspects, but here we will examine the conflict in the cultural aspect. In order to overcome this cultural conflict between the two countries, we would like to seek positive ways of cultural exchange, such as understanding different values and mutual communication, as well as identifying the conflict. Therefore, this article aims to discuss the role of cultural contents in resolving the cultural conflict between Korea and China as well as organizing the factors of the conflict between Korea and China.