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This study begins from the view to criticize that so far our realization and attitude about literature in DPRK have been highly influenced by our prejudice due to resistance to the political system of DPRK or appropriateness of unification and we are not free from the external object of restoration of national homogeneity. I would like to look into the classical literature research in DPRK as one of the ways to make sure of varieties and creativity of classical literature research beyond clarifying the similarity or highlighting the difference between South and North. As for the phase of the literary perspective and use, they tend to emphasize the continuity of classical literature and modern literature, setting a limit on works which need to be critically succeeded to meet the demand of the day. Also, there seems to put stress on excellent national culture. From the viewpoint of readers and acceptance, it is likely to depict the contents minutely in order that readers can understand and share the works widely. For the dimension of materials and literary history, they seem to focus on works in Goguryeo such as <Yeonggoseok(詠孤石)>. Lastly, for the view of genre and transformation, they have a tendency to stress oral literature and pursue endless transformation. The ultimate meaning in relation with this study provides us with reflective chances to take a look at the classical literature from a new perspective beyond the level to analyze literature works of DPRK or compare them with those of South simply.

literature of DPRK, classical literature, literary perspective, reader, literary history, genre