Korean Dictionary
How to say “Hallyu (Korean Wave)” in Korean
한류
hallyu
IntermediateKorean History
Usage & Context
Hallyu or the Korean Wave refers to the global spread of Korean culture starting in the late 1990s. Korean dramas, K-pop, food, and movies have gained massive international followings. Hallyu has become a defining feature of modern Korean cultural history.
Example Sentence
한류는 한국 문화를 전 세계에 알린 현상이에요.
Hallyu is a phenomenon that spread Korean culture throughout the world.
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