Korean Studies in the Artificial Intelligence Era Volume 2: Adoption Insights in Hospitality, Culture, Communication, Music, and Philosophy

1.      Introduction: Korean Artificial Intelligence Research in the Global Landscape—Usages, Impacts, and Future Prospects in Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Seok Kang and Wookjae Heo

2.      AI-Driven Transformation of Tourism and Hospitality in Korea: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways

HS Chris Choi, Minwoo Lee, Woojin Lee, and Bomi Kang

3.     Adoption and Diffusion of Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Multilevel Theoretical Integration across Technology and Social Systems

Wooyang Kim, C. Anthony Di Benedetto, and Donald A. Hantula

4.     Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption and Diffusion in Korea: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda

Bomi Kang and Bong Keun Jeong

5.     AI in the Korean Cultural Industries: A Game Changer in Cultural Production

Dal Yong Jin

6.     600 Years Reimagined: Reviving Sejong the Great’s 용비어천가 (Yongbieocheonga) through Generative AI and Modern-Classical Vocal Interpretation

Moon-Sook Park and Dasaem Jeong

7.     Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Choi Rip's Interdisciplinary Creativity and the Creative Spirit of His Era

Young B. Choi

8.     Soft Power of South Korea in the Digital Age: Reimagining K-Pop, K-Movies, and Cultural Diplomacy through AI-Enabled Diffusion        

Byung Gwun Choy and Paul Hong

9.     Ethical AI across Fields: A Unified Chapter

C. Anthony Di Benedetto, Dasaem Jeong, Donald A. Hantula, Han Lheem, Jangwoon Lee, Moon-Sook Park, Woo Hyoung Lee, Wookjae Heo, Wooyang Kim, Young B. Choi, Yoon G. Kim

10.  Conclusion

Seok Kang and Wookjae Heo

Biography

Seok Kang is Professor of Digital Communication at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital communication, particularly in emerging technologies such as AI, VR, and social media, and their role in transforming journalism, communication practices, and society.

Wookjae Heo is Assistant Professor at Purdue University. Dr. Heo's research work focuses on consumer financial behaviour, risk assessment, and financial planning, with particular emphasis on applying advanced analytical methods like machine learning to financial planning problems.

Woo Hyoung Lee is Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering at the University of Central Florida. He is a highly cited researcher with approximately 2,886 citations and 105 publications.

Jangwoon Lee is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Mary Washington. His work on innovative algorithms for solving complex mathematical problems has made an impact in applied mathematics.

Young B. Choi is Professor at Regent University with research experience at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. His professional work includes the development of visual security assessment frameworks for wireless networks and the analysis of major cyber data breaches.