he 21st century is an era in which culture is emerging as a major tool of communication. In Korea’s tourism culture industry, a core national strategic industry, new cultural ideas and products (‘cultural contents’) are continually being developed as a means of preserving Korean culture and of opening doors to inter-cultural understanding. The nation is investing heavily in the development of this ‘cultural contents industry,’ with successes marked by the rise of the ‘Korean Wave’ and other cultural movements.
At Kyung Hee University, this department aims to nurture students’ expertise and equip them with human and social qualifications, and to build on that foundation by developing their knowledge of creative cultural contents. Teaching cultural contents in Japanese and English contributes to the creative production of cultural contents and promotion on the world stage.
Career Path
Opened in 2010, this department’s graduates generally go on to take up positions with public agencies such as the Korea Tourism Organization, local and overseas travel agencies, and mass media organizations, including broadcasting companies, newspapers, magazines, as well as online and offline businesses. In particular, demand for professionals specializing in cultural tourism contents is high, but there is a shortfall of such human resources every year. Students of the Department of Cultural Tourism Contents will have enormous career opportunities upon graduation.