Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age

Mika (Jaeyun) Noh

Himalayan Politics Journal, Vol # 1, Issue # 2
Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age

Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age

Mika (Jaeyun) Noh/
June 24, 2025

Keywords

Cultural Diplomacy, Digital Governance, Hallyu, Policy Innovation, Soft Power, South Korea, Sustainable Development

Abstract

South Korea’s cultural policy has played a significant role in its rise as a global soft power, influencing economic growth, international diplomacy, and national identity. This paper explores the mechanisms behind South Korea’s cultural governance, particularly in the digital age, and examines its applicability to the Himalayan region. By analysing policies that have fostered the K-wave (Hallyu), such as government support for creative industries, digital infrastructure, and global partnerships, this study identifies key governance strategies that could be adapted for cultural policy development for developing countries. Based on the secondary data, this paper not only analyses the historical evolution of cultural development in South Korea but also discusses challenges of regulatory issues, funding structures, and balancing cultural preservation with globalisation. Through a comparative analysis, this study offers policy recommendations for leveraging cultural governance as a tool for economic advancement in emerging markets and also sustainable cultural diplomacy for developing countries.

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Noh, M. (Jaeyun). (2025). Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age. Himalayan Politics Journal, 1(2). https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page

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[1]Noh, M. (Jaeyun) 2025. Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age. Himalayan Politics Journal. 1, 2 (July 2025).

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[1]M. (Jaeyun) Noh, “Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age”, Himalayan Politics Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, July 2025, Accessed: May 06, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page

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Noh, Mika (Jaeyun). “Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age”. Himalayan Politics Journal, vol. 1, nos. 2, July 2025, https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page.

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Noh, Mika (Jaeyun). “Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age”. Himalayan Politics Journal 1, no. 2 (July 25, 2025). Accessed May 6, 2026. https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page.

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1.Noh M (Jaeyun). Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age. Himalayan Politics Journal [Internet]. 2025 July 25 [cited 2026 May 6];1(2). Available from: https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page

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1.Noh M (Jaeyun). Cultural Policy and Governance in the Digital Age. Himalayan Politics Journal. 2025;1(2). Accessed May 6, 2026. https://politics.thrip.org/website/journal/article/6882c7e959094/page

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