Sushi, originating in South East Asia back to the 4th century, has come a long way from its earliest form. Compared with the current sushi most of the world recognizes, Southeast Asians considered sushi to a preserved food; it's ingredients consisted of salted fish, fermented with rice. The rice was never even eaten. Some areas in Japan still consume this dish (known as なれ鮨 … [Read more...]
Korean Perspective (government + popstar)
(Click on picture for 2NE1's "I am the Best" Music Video) For a relatively new industry made in 1996, K-Pop is quickly becoming one of biggest Korea's tools to communicate their culture. Global sales, according to BBC, were over $30 million in 2009. It will surely grow over the next few years as SM entertainment, JYP entertainment, and others team up with … [Read more...]
custom changes but still same brand.
McDonalds is everywhere. Found in 119 countries, customers can order the same McDonald burgers and fries when traveling miles away from their houses. From commercials going on non-stop during prime time to actual stores, this chain clearly dominates within the fast food realm. Though McDonalds' best sellers may be their fries or burgers, attempts to accustom itself to the … [Read more...]
Religion and Globalization
I was at the airport coming back last Saturday. I do not have a permit, social security card, or license; this means, I have to go through all that awful security protocol that all travelers would bribe to avoid. As the female TSA awkwardly patted me down, checked all my carry-on items with disposable chemical checkers, and dropped my computer numerous times in JFK, I noticed … [Read more...]
Political Globalization
Globalization has clearly benefitted the multi-corporations. Regulations that restrict economic opportunities in local regions may not exist in other areas of the globe. But, globalization has surely made political restrictions complicated. Should other countries help regulate crimes that are not within their borders? Should there be an organization with a non-country bias … [Read more...]
