• Acta Via Serica
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.83-104
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• 2022

This article attempts to explain current social perceptions in Mexico about the Silk Road. Based on a critical geopolitics approach, the author analyzes how the idea of the Silk Road is socially constructed in Mexican popular geopolitics, focusing on studying digital mass media between 2013 and 2020. The main research questions are: how is the Silk Road notion constructed in Mexican popular geopolitics and what are the geopolitical implications for Mexico? The article discovers that in Mexico, the idea of the "Silk Road" is profoundly close to the idea of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) given China's geostrategic discourse that constructs the BRI as a "New Silk Road". The article also argues that Mexico's social-political agency to deal with China may be hindered by divergent social perceptions in favor and against the "Silk Road".

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.49-67
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• 2019

Since returning to power in 2012, the second Abe administration has pressured Japanese mainstream media in various ways, from creating the Secrecy Act to forming close relationships with media executives and promoting anti-journalism voices on social media. This article focuses on the growth of a jingoist group called the 'Net-rightists' ('Neto-uyo' in the Japanese abbreviation) on the Internet, which has been supporting the right-wing government and amplifying its historical revisionist views of Japanese colonialism. These heavy Internet users deny Japan's war crimes against neighboring Asian countries and disseminate fake news about the past, which justifies Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's hostile diplomatic policies against South Korea and China. Over the past years, the rightist online discourses have become powerful to such an extent that the editorials of major newspapers and TV reports shifted to more nationalist tones. Who are the Neto-uyo? Why have they emerged from the online world and proliferated to the offline world? Two significant characteristics of new media are discussed to analyze their successful media manipulation: cultural transcoding and perpetual rewriting of collective memories. These characteristics have resulted in constructing and reinforcing the data loops of the 'Daily Us' versus Them, technologically raising current diplomatic tensions in East Asia.

• Journal of Public Diplomacy
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.53-80
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• 2022

목적: 한국을 비롯하여 세계에서 중국에 대한 비호감도는 매년 상승하고 있으며, 2022년 현재 세계인의 반중정서는 70%에 달하고 있다. 중국은 공공외교에 천문학적인 예산 편성을 했음에도 불구하고, 국가이미지 회복에 실패하고 있다. 국가이미지 상승을 위한 새로운 공공외교가 필요한 지금, 한국인 중국 유학생 유튜버 딤디(deemd)의 시청자들이 딤디의 중국 vlog 시청 이후 중국에 대해 우호적인 이미지를 형성하게 되는 것을 발견했다. 이에 본 연구에서는 딤디의 중국 vlog 시청이 중국 국가이미지 개선에 영향을 미치는지 확인해보고자 단순노출효과를 이론을 적용했다. 또한 국가이미지 개선이 중국으로의 방문의도 증가 및 중국 제품 구매로 이어지는 '후광효과(Halo effect)'를 일으키는지 알아보고자 한다. 방법: 본 연구에서 설정한 5개의 연구 가설 검증을 위해 설문을 실시했다. 설문 대상은 유튜버 딤디의 중국 vlog를 한 번이라도 시청한 경험이 있고, 중국 방문 경험이 없는 시청자로 편의 표집했다. 결과: 가설 검증 결과, 딤디의 중국 vlog 시청은 중국의 경제적 이미지 개선에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 즉, 딤디의 중국 vlog 시청이 빈번할수록 중국의 경제 이미지는 긍정적으로 변화했고, 이는 궁극적으로 중국으로의 방문의도와 중국제품 구매의도를 증대시키는 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 본 연구에서는 vlog시청과 국가이미지, 해당국가 방문의도와 해당국가 제품 구매의도의 관련성을 탐구함으로써 해외 대중에게 다가갈 수 있는 공공외교의 구체적 방향으로 다양한 콘텐츠를 활용한 미디어 외교의 가능성을 제시했다. 본 연구의 결과가 중국을 비롯한 비대면 공공외교의 시대에 필요한 새로운 디지털 미디어 외교에 대한 혜안을 제공할 수 있기를 기대한다.

• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2024

It is a complex project to construct the standard system of sports events. Sports events standard system covers from the implementation plan to the evaluation work after the smooth implementation of sports events, involving many links. Large-scale sports events have extremely high media value. However, the successful organization and operation of large-scale sports events face many problems to be overcome, especially in terms of event safety. Although the organizers and organizers of large-scale events have invested many resources for the safe holding of sports events, violence similar to "football hooligans" in Europe is endless. At present, compared with Western countries, the standardization of sports events in China is low, and there is a problem of a late start and huge difference with Western developed countries. Knowing the construction of the standardization system's situation in China, we have summarized the data related to 15 sports events held in Chengdu is the last 5 years. By analyzing the problems in the process of holding these 15 events and the reflections of participants on the experience of sports events, the problems in the development of the standard system of sports events are discussed in depth. The final conclusion is that the system structure of China's sports events is not so good and athletes have a poor experience. China's sports event system still has many problems. Finally, we built a sports event standardization model using Internet of Things, and after a practical test we found that it has a good effect. Finally, we combined the current situation of sports event standardization system in China and put forward the following suggestions: laws and regulations related to the standard system of sports events must be formulated at the national level. The implementation level must strengthen the degree of integration of sports events and technology. To improve the quality of human resources in the management of sports events. The article puts forward targeted solutions, which play a great role in promoting the perfection and completeness of China's standard system for sports events. At the same time, it also promotes economic development and improves China's international status.

• 분석과 대안
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.13-30
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• 2017

Referred to as a 'media war,' there is a fierce competition for media discourse between different countries. Twenty four hour global news channels like Al Jazeera, France 24, RT, NHK World, China's CCTV and teleSUR emerged to offer their own perspectives and stance in the global society, and to face the monopolization and distorted information created by the hegemony of English news channels which have swayed international public opinions for a long time. As a tool of public diplomacy, the media's role in determining the image of the nation and winning the 'Hearts and Minds' of the international community is decisive, but it cannot be said that they all have a similar influence or play a positive role in media diplomacy. A global news channel, which is both a media diplomatic subject and a journalism organization, can be in the position of acting as a public relations organization or a propaganda agency for the government depending on the regime's attitude because most of global news channels receive support from the government. Sometimes it is difficult for these media to implement quality journalism because of financial difficulties. Media discourse also has limitations in that it is dependent upon changes in foreign policy of its own government. This study examines the current status of global news channels, the dilemma these channels are facing, and suggests some potential directions that can be taken by global news channels in order to become more effective. It is becoming increasingly important for all nations to respond to distorted information about their own countries, to appropriately identify various issues and changes in the international community and to convey their views and positions to the international community. For now, there is a lack of awareness about the importance of media diplomacy in Korea: There are many English-language media, but as yet no global news channel which could have an influence on the international stage. However, there seems to be some understanding about the need for the media to present the Korean alternative discourse to the senseless dependency on Western media. We hope that this study will be an opportunity to think in depth about the attitude of the Korean global media, whether existing global media or new global news channels, in order to help them become more effective in media diplomacy.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.1090-1111
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• 2010

Thanks to both developments in various media such as the internet and TV and China's economic growth, the fashion market in China has gain a lot of attention by global businesses as a newly-raised spending market. Fashion companies in Korea have entered into the china since the late 1990s. For them to get competitive edges, they have to differentiate their brand by creating new design based on the culture becoming mega-trend in fashion market. So in this research, I try to create fashion designs based on Hallyu Stars' fashion styles and images, who come on as a new culture code in China and other Asian. For this, I conducted theological consideration on what the Hallyu is, and looked into fashion styles in soft dramas which 5 Hallyu Stars started in and street fashion in Shanghai in China. Based on the outcomes of analysis, I figured out those star's fashion style and created products targeting young generation born after 1980s in China. The conclusion of this study is as follows. Firstly, the very definition of Hallyu which can be described as a phenomenon in which Korean movies, soap operas, and pop music have become immensely popular throughout Asia.has been expanding to signify the proliferation of Korean culture as a whole. Secondly, having selected the 5 female stars representing Hallyu, we were able to analyze and categorize their fashion styles on the basis of their music videos, movies, and soap-operas. Thirdly, In order to explore the level of influence of Hallyu fashion industry, we studied the street fashion of Shanghai The result was that we could observe both the slim and feminine cool casual style and the cute and affectionate pretty casual style simultaneously.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.133-152
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• 2020

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of commodity trade in Korea and China and to examine the implications of China's GVC shift from export to domestic market on its impact on Korea's trade. Design/methodology - This study selected 30 major trading partner countries. The dependent variable is the trade volume, and the independent variables are general economic factors such as gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, distance, and FTA. Findings - The trade pattern of Korea's commodities shows that GDP has a positive relationship with trade, import, and export. Distance has a significant negative relationship with total trade, import, and export. FTA is significant for import but it is not significant for total trade and export. The trade pattern of China's commodities shows that GDP has a significant positive relationship with total trade, import, and export. Distance has a negative relationship with trade, import, and export. GDP per capita is not significant for total trade and import, but it is significant for export. FTA is significant for total trade and export, but it is not significant for import. Originality/value - Existing papers were studied mainly in certain industrial sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, automobile industry and steel industry. This paper attempts to collects vast amounts of data about the 30 countries of Korea and China respectively and analyzes by Random Effect Model dividing the goods (0 to 9) in units of STIC (Rev. 4). The major contribution is that the decision factors affecting commodity trade can be analyzed in SITC units (0-9) to obtain analysis results that are subdivided by product group and organized by product.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.327-338
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• 2020

The role of precise prediction of subsurface fluids and discrimination among them cannot be ignored in reservoir characterization and petroleum prospecting. A suitable rock physics model should be build for the extraction of valuable information form seismic data. The main intent of current work is to present a rock physics model to analyze the characteristics of seismic wave propagating through a cracked porous rock saturated by a three phase fluid. Furthermore, the influence on wave characteristics due to variation in saturation of water, oil and gas were also analyzed for oil and water as wet cases. With this approach the objective to explore wave attenuation and dispersion due to wave induce fluid flow (WIFF) at seismic and sub-seismic frequencies can be precisely achieved. We accomplished our proposed approach by using BISQ equations and by applying appropriate boundary conditions to incorporate heterogeneity due to saturation of three immiscible fluids forming a layered system. To authenticate the proposed methodology, we compared our results with White's mesoscopic theory and with the results obtained by using Biot's poroelastic relations. The outcomes reveals that, at low frequencies seismic wave characteristics are in good agreement with White's mesoscopic theory, however a slight increase in attenuation at seismic frequencies is because of the squirt flow. Moreover, our work crop up as a practical tool for the development of rock physical theories with the intention to identify and estimate properties of different fluids from seismic data.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.175-181
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• 2024

The paper examines the impact of digital media art on urban creative products, analyzing opportunities and challenges in the digital era. It emphasizes the development of urban cultural and creative products, highlighting their significance and future growth potential. The digital media era provides unprecedented innovation opportunities, utilizing advanced tools for efficient design, production, and marketing. Trends like personalization, customization, AI, and big data offer new expressions and market prospects. Cultural products evolve in design, marketing, and sales channels due to digital media, with tools like social media and e-commerce platforms opening new promotion avenues. Case studies illustrate digital media's role in driving innovation and enhancing user experiences. The paper addresses challenges in market competition, copyright, and technological renewal, while recognizing opportunities from AI and big data. The creative industries must adapt and innovate to remain relevant. Looking ahead, urban creative products will evolve under digitalization, relying on digital means to attract consumers and enhance brand value. Cultural products, beyond economic entities, disseminate urban culture and creative spirit. In the digital era, urban creative products demonstrate potential and necessity, prompting a reevaluation of digital technology's role. Through continuous innovation, this field contributes to cultural and economic levels, impacting urban characteristics and heritage. Urban creative products play an increasingly vital role in the global cultural and creative economy.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권9호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2021

본 연구는 중국의 모바일 결제에서 사용자 경험에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구이다. 최근 5G 네트워크의 발전과 스마트폰의 보급은 모바일 결제 발전에 기초를 제공해서 모바일 결제 기술 발전이 빠른 상승세를 보인다. 모바일 결제는 간편성과 이동성 등 다양한 특징이 있어서 사람들에게 특히 젊은 층에 어필하고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 중국의 20-30대 모바일 결제 사용자를 대상으로 설문 조사를 실시하여 사용자 경험에 영향을 미치는 요인들을 회귀분석을 통해 확인하였다. 이 연구는 모바일 결제 기술에 관한 선행 연구와 사용자의 사용 경험에 초점을 두고 사용자 경험에 영향을 미치는 요인은 파악하였으며, 중국 모바일 결제 발전에 도움이 될 것으로 기대한다.