Foreign reporters covering North Korea learned to their surprise that the Da Vinci Code was a hit and Celine Dion songs are popular. This is an example of

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This is an example of transcultural diffusion, which refers to the spread of cultural items—such as ideas, styles, religions, technologies, languages etc.—between individuals, whether within a single culture or from one culture to another. The popularity of "The Da Vinci Code" and Celine Dion's songs in North Korea, despite its isolation, illustrates how cultural elements can permeate borders and become adopted by different societies.

Foreign Reporters Covering North Korea Learned to Their Surprise That