Does the rise of Korean culture in the global stage direct us to a move of God?

’I often wonder if this global phenomenon is merely the product of clever marketing or something far greater at play, something unseen,’ says Korean American, Debbie Choi as she looks at the rise in popularity of Korean music and television.

Considering the humble history of this small peninsula in Asia - once war-torn and occupied by its larger surrounding nations - the global rise of Korean culture, or the “Korean Wave,” is nothing short of extraordinary. How did a country, classified as third-world just a few decades ago, ascend to international prominence in pop music, cinema, television dramas, and beauty products?