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        Over the past few decades, the term ‘Hallyu’, which translates to “Korean Wave”, has made its way to the global stage. The rapid growth of the Hallyu market owes its success to meticulously crafted domestic cultural strategies and unwavering government support. Following the Asian financial crisis in 1997, President Kim Dae-jung envisioned a national cultural strategy to revive the economy. Since then, South Korea’s cultural industry has been on an upward tendency.

        Amongst the latest ranking of most-subscribed-to YouTube accounts, BLACKPINK secures the global top spot of artists, followed by BTS in second place and Justin Bieber in third place. The exportation of cultural industries vividly showcases the escalating influence of Hallyu, now a trump card for South Korea in improving its soft power.

        BLACKPINK’s recent presence at Buckingham Palace is not the first time South Korean idol groups have stepped onto the diplomatic stage. Thanks to the huge fan base and influence of these groups, they have become a common sight before foreign affairs visits and leader summits. Back in May 2022, BTS held an audience with US President Joe Biden at the White House, discussing matters concerning anti-Asian hate and racial discrimination.

        According to the ‘2021 National Image Survey’ by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, a striking 80.5% of foreigners positively evaluated South Korea’s national image. Undoubtedly, the Hallyu wave molds South Korea’s national image on their political and cultural fronts.

(Adapted from https://uclpimedia.com)

Question 23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the popularity of Hallyu?

A. The influence of South Korean idol groups worldwide
B. The increase in foreign investment in South Korea
C. The support from the South Korean government
D. The cultural strategies implemented in South Korea

Question 24. The word "unwavering" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to:

A. inconsistent                B. strong                C. persistent                D. durable

Question 25. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. foreign leaders                B. Korean idol groups                

C. Korean diplomats                D. South Korean citizens

Question 26. The phrase "soft power" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.

A. economic strength                B. cultural impact        

C. military capability                      D. political pressure

Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph1?

A. The success of the Hallyu market comes from careful planning and consistent backing from the South Korean government.

B. The Hallyu market grew quickly due to international strategies and the influence of Korean celebrities.

C. The Hallyu market expanded because of increased interest from the global community and government partnerships.

D. The rise of Hallyu is mainly due to government support without any domestic cultural planning.

Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. BLACKPINK was the first South Korean idol group to attend an event at Buckingham Palace.
B. BTS discussed anti-Asian hate and racial discrimination with Joe Biden at the White House.
C. The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism conducted a survey in 2022 about the country's national image.
D. Only 20% of foreigners have a positive view of South Korea’s national image.

Question 29. In which paragraph is the impact of Hallyu on diplomatic relations discussed?

A.        Paragraph 1         B. Paragraph 2                 C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

Question 30. In which paragraph is Hallyu mentioned as a factor in enhancing South Korea's soft power?

A. Paragraph 1        B. Paragraph 2                C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 4

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