Since the 1990s, South Korea has steadily risen to the top of the entertainment sector, with bands, movies, and books that challenge the top money makers for quality and popularity. This has helped grow the global phenomenon that is Hallyu, or the Korean wave. However, little mentioned is free speech, which has significantly contributed to South Korea's success in the entertainment industry. The State of Liberty South Korea has had its problems, but it is generally an open democracy that promotes inclusion and free speech with a rank of 83/100 in Freedom House’s civil liberties index in 2021...