Cross-border Interactions and Encounters between Germany and Korea

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"Commemorating the 140th anniversary of Germany-Korea diplomatic ties, this pioneering collection fills a central gap in both German and Korean studies. This insightful work reaches far beyond the customary focus on economics, high politics, and history to delve into interactions, representations, migration, mobility, cultural exchanges, and, notably, the influence on the German-Korean relationship exerted by 'otherness' portrayals across media, art, migration and academia. The book interweaves the micro-context of Koreans' lives in Germany with macro-interdisciplinary perspectives, including gender, intersectionality, and cultural representation. This approach sheds light on the repercussions of eurocentrism, colonialism, and Western discourses in their shared history. A must-read for those seeking insights into German-Korean relations, this book is likely to become an invaluable resource for students, policymakers, regional experts, and enthusiasts intrigued by the interplay of changing cultures and ideas." -- Bronwen Dalton, University of Technology Sydney "This book unravels the multifaceted exchanges and representations of Germany and (South) Korea from different academic disciplines. It explores an impressive breadth of themes including migration, media discourses, art, literature, translation, and education. The contributions help to deepen our understanding about sociological, political, historical, and linguistic phenomena and developments. The chapters shed light on various topics that not only enrich the scholarly debate, but also provide to readers an excellent overview on the rich body of multidisciplinary research within Korean studies and in the broader context of German-Korean relations. Moreover, the contributions foster intercultural understanding between the societies of Germany and Korea. All this makes the book a very informative, inspiring, and quite comprehensive read for everyone interested in the topic." -- Sabine Burghart, University of Turku