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Ordinary people crossing the street by Jacek Dylag via Unsplash

Engaging a nation's own citizens with public dialogue and participation may strengthen its democratic system.

The ARMY fandom of BTS shows that networks of people make possibilities exponential both in the digital world and the real world.

What can we expect from The Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) following its fifth General Assembly?

The country's unique approach to public diplomacy innovation provides valuable lessons for other nations, say Jan Melissen and Hwajung Kim.