The magnitude that communication has acquired today explains, to a large extent, the development experienced by communication offices. Any organization of any kind needs an organizational structure that optimally manages its relations with its relational universe, both externally and internally. This research aims to find out what the current panorama of communication departments is in Andalusia -territorially, one of the largest autonomous communities of Spain- and to discover how it has evolved in the first two decades of the 21st century, taking into account the public, private and social sectors. The results show a generalized growth in the number of communication offices in all provinces and in all sectors, especially those of local administrations, as well as communication companies and social organizations, which have tripled in the last century. In addition to significant changes...

This article focuses on the VisitSeoul.netactivities, as part of I.Seoul.U brand, to observe South Korea capital´s brand and understand how the Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed and develops different strategies and activities through its identity and image. From a documentary review and an in-depth interview with Lee Doo Ran (Seoul City Council), as well as an exploration that allows us to understand these activities, the importance of Hallyu (The Korean Wave) for the South Korean capital is investigated for understanding how the Seoul Metropolitan Government, using Hallyu, develops strategies and activities focused on maturing and respecting its city brand.

This article focuses on the VisitSeoul.netactivities, as part of I.Seoul.U brand, to observe South Korea capital´s brand and understand how the Seoul Metropolitan Government has developed and develops different strategies and activities through its identity and image. From a documentary review and an in-depth interview with Lee Doo Ran (Seoul City Council), as well as an exploration that allows us to understand these activities, the importance of Hallyu (The Korean Wave) for the South Korean capital is investigated for understanding how the Seoul Metropolitan Government, using Hallyu, develops strategies and activities focused on maturing and respecting its city brand.