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@article{ART001726636},
author={SOHN Aelee and Lee, Nae-Young},
title={A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability},
journal={Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies},
issn={1225-8539},
year={2012},
volume={19},
number={3},
pages={5-33},
doi={10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001}

TY - JOUR
AU - SOHN Aelee
AU - Lee, Nae-Young
TI - A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability
JO - Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies
PY - 2012
VL - 19
IS - 3
PB - Institute of Global Affairs
SP - 5
EP - 33
SN - 1225-8539
AB - This paper analyzes the factors influencing the South Korean view of North Korean defectors based on the 2010 Survey on National Identity in South Korea. National identity, multi-cultural acceptability, and economic interests were identified as independent variables affecting attitudes toward North Korean defectors. Regression analysis results are summarized as follows. National identity: The attitude of South Koreans toward North Korean defectors with regard to conditions of nationhood was not significantly affected by ethnic factors which is concerned with birthplace, long-term residence, and descent but was positively influenced by civil factors which place an emphasis on nationality, the Korean language, law abidance and historical understanding. On the other hand, South Koreans’ attitude toward North Korean defectors was negatively influenced by a sense of national belonging and national pride, but positively influenced by a sense of ethnic belonging and ethnic pride. Multi-cultural acceptability: A deeper connection was shown when there was greater advocacy for the political and social rights of migrants who have gained the Korean citizenship. This implies that the protection of human rights, a factor unrelated to ethnicity, is more relevant in shaping South Koreans’ attitude toward North Korean defectors.
KW - North Korean Defectors;National identity;Multi-Cultural Acceptability;Economic Interests;Attitude
DO - 10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001
ER -

SOHN Aelee and Lee, Nae-Young. (2012). A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, 19(3), 5-33.

SOHN Aelee and Lee, Nae-Young. 2012, "A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability", Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, vol.19, no.3 pp.5-33. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee, Lee, Nae-Young "A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 19.3 pp.5-33 (2012) : 5.

SOHN Aelee, Lee, Nae-Young. A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability. 2012; 19(3), 5-33. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee and Lee, Nae-Young. "A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 19, no.3 (2012) : 5-33.doi: 10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee; Lee, Nae-Young. A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies, 19(3), 5-33. doi: 10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee; Lee, Nae-Young. A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability. Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies. 2012; 19(3) 5-33. doi: 10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee, Lee, Nae-Young. A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability. 2012; 19(3), 5-33. Available from: doi:10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001

SOHN Aelee and Lee, Nae-Young. "A Study on the Attitude of South Koreans Toward North Korean Defectors: Focusing on National Identity and Multi-Cultural Acceptability" Journal of Asia-Pacific Studies 19, no.3 (2012) : 5-33.doi: 10.18107/japs.2012.19.3.001