Under the background of globalization and the in-depth advancement of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative, marine culture, as a carrier of inclusive and cooperative spirit, has become an important link in cultural diplomacy and plays an irreplaceable role in promoting people-to-people bonds and deepening bilateral relations. China and Korea are geographically adjacent across the sea, sharing a long history of marine exchanges and rich marine cultural resources, which lays a solid foundation for the development of marine cultural cooperation. Taking China-Korea marine cultural cooperation as a case study, this paper explores the path of marine cultural diplomacy under the framework of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative. It first sorts out the core concepts and theoretical foundations related to marine cultural diplomacy. It then analyzes the current situation, existing achievements, and practical advantages of China-Korea marine cultural cooperation. It deeply explores prominent problems such as imperfect cooperation mechanisms, single forms of communication, cultural cognitive differences, and limited dissemination channels. Finally, it proposes targeted optimization paths from the aspects of improving cooperation mechanisms, innovating communication forms, bridging cultural differences, and expanding dissemination channels. The research aims to provide practical reference for deepening China-Korea marine cultural exchanges and cooperation, enrich the research system of marine cultural diplomacy under the Belt and Road Initiative, and contribute to the construction of a community of shared future in the neighborhood.
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Wan, M. (2025) Research on the Path of Marine Cultural Diplomacy under the Initiative of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road – A Case Study of China-Korea Marine Cultural Cooperation. Journal of Social Development and History, 1(6), 160-165. https://doi.org/10.71052/jsdh/EPZU2989