[학술논문] China’s Status-Quo-Plus Policy toward the Korean Peninsula and Its Implications
To change “status quo minus” into “status quo plus” in the region, China has advocated the resumption of the Six-Party Talks in dealing with the North’s nuclear ambitions. And China’s recent expansion of economic influence in terms of trade and investment in the North seems to be contributing to North Korea’s dilapidated economy. But the most important factor
[학술논문] 중국의 통일한국 인식과 역할
In seeking Korean unification led by South Korea, this article first analyzes China’s position on Korean unification, proves that China’s perception of a unified Korea is reflected in its Korean Peninsula policies, and predicts its future role. Specifically, this article looks into China’s perception of the Korean Peninsula’s strategic value in its Northeast Asian strategies
[학술논문] 텍스트마이닝과 토픽모델링을 활용한 북한이탈주민 마약에 대한 언론기사 분석 효과
본 연구는 1990년부터 2025년까지 104개 언론 매체에서 발행된 뉴스 기사 1,787편을 분석하여 북한이탈주민 마약 문제에 관한 미디어 담론의 구조와 특성을 규명하고자 하였다. 자료는 BigKinds 데이터베이스에서 ‘북한이탈주민’과 ‘마약’ 키워드를 활용해 수집하였다. 텍스트 네트워크 분석 기법 가운데 단어 빈도, TF-IDF, 중심성 지표, LDA 기반 토픽 모델링을 적용하여 담론의 핵심 주제를 도출하였다. 분석 결과 ‘정부’(2,160회)∙‘국가’(1,991회)∙‘필로폰’(1,989회)이 가장 높은 출현 빈도를 보였고, 네 개의 주요 토픽—① 마약 범죄·수사, ② 사회적
[학술논문] Portrayal of North Korea in Western Documentaries: Shaping Public Perception and Foreign Policy
This study draws on Boulding’s national image theory and employs Herrmann’s image typologies as an analytical tool to examine how perceptions in Western countries influence documentary portrayals of North Korea. A comparison of documentaries by filmmakers from countries with and without official diplomatic ties to Pyongyang reveals that while both use emotional appeals, their narrative
[학술논문] The Rise and Fall of Inter-Korean Rapprochement: Shock, Leadership Change, Threat Perception and Strategic Calculation
Rivalries tend to persist, with conflicts frequently unfolding between adversaries. Yet, even the most entrenched rivals can experience periods of rapprochement. This article explores the dynamics behind the ebb and flow of rivalry rapprochement between South Korea and North Korea. I argue that such rapprochement is driven by shifts in threat perceptions and strategic calculations. Rivals recalibrate