THE CONTRIBUTION OF REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK) CULTURAL DIPLOMACY ON PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC): IMPROVING BILATERAL RELATIONS IN TOURISM SECTOR (2015-2017)

Abstract

This study aims to determine the background of cultural diplomacy conducted by South Korea to PRC and its form and influence on the relationship between the two countries, as well as to know the purpose and significance of cultural diplomacy conducted by South Korea to PRC. The results of this study indicate that both countries are gaining mutual benefits and also the stability for harmonious relationships, where China has value as strategic partner and important for South Korea. Data collection techniques used by author of collecting data and information from of books, documents, journals, articles, and a valid website from the internet. The second chapter in this thesis will analyze the history of ROK and PRC relations before 2015-2017. The third chapter will analyze economic growth through South Korea-PRC cultural diplomacy in the tourism sector in 2015-2017. The fourth chapter will analyze on programs to maintaining ROK and PRC relations. And the last chapter of the fifth chapter will provide as a conclusion in this study.