Miękka siła jako narzędzie polityki zagranicznej Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej i Republiki Korei

The article focuses on the issue of soft power in two Asian countries – People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea. These countries differ significantly in size not only territorial but also military and economic, yet have much in common in culture and history, as well as in the active use of public diplomacy. The Article aims to briefly introduce the use and tools of soft power in both countries, and compare them, paying attention to both the deficiencies and successfully conducted operations of Seoul and Beijing.