Korean Wave in Malaysia and changes of the Korea-Malaysia relations

Abstract

This study discusses the Korean-Malaysian relations. The objective is to know if the relationship has intensified at the civilian level as well as the state level in the 21st century. The study attempts to discover what characteristics the bilateral relations in the 21st century have; how the “Korean Wave” was created and in what status it currently is in Malaysia; what socio-cultural and economic changes the Korean Wave has brought to the Malaysian society; and what changes the Korean Wave has made in the Korean-Malaysian relations. The study also examines the significance of the Korean Wave in Malaysia and predicts on the future relations of the two countries.