Until the early 1990s, Koreans were actually not allowed to leave the country, but once the ban was lifted, it became easier for Korean culture to start spreading abroad. Event Source https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-09-12-fi-1381-story.html Event date 1983 Event date Event date 1983-01-01 Parent Chronology Hallyu Vetted? No