한국에서 中央유라시아史 연구의 회고와 전망 - (사)중앙아시아학회 『中央아시아硏究』를 중심으로 -

Abstract

Established in October, 12, 1996, The Korean Association for Central Asian Studies published the first number of Central Asian Studies in 16, December the same year. For two decades, broad public attention to and highly qualified research achievements for central eurasian history and culture have been increased phenomenally. In addition, outstanding research achievements of ‘History of North Asia’ by precedent researchers after the middle of 20th century have still its academic value even to this day. The Korean Association for Central Asian Studies developed from Association for Central Asian Studies of Korea, which was established in 1993. It issued Newsletter of the Association for central Asian Studies of Korea from 1st issue to 5th issue. Research achievements through ‘Association for Central Asian Studies of Korea,’ show the main stream of regional studies on Central Asia, based on history, language, archaeology, art history, costume, musicology and so forth. Especially, focusing on field surveys and experience on site and collecting historical materials, fundamental studies has been carried out till now. Considering the situation that we could not help accepting the ‘The Chinese World Order’ in past, research achievements in this field can be regarded as remarkable progress. Nevertheless, some problems as below still remain. First, nowadays researchers are negligent in quoting research findings by precedent researchers. Furthermore, it is true that constructive and academic criticism are also not enough. Second, translation of basic historical materials and note for them are insufficient. The researchers with great affection for central eurasian history and culture have to try harder in this field. Third, the lack of translation of academic works is also a serious problem. Fourth, academic terminology varies scholar to scholar. Last, studies of a certain period and region are insufficient. The reason for above situation is, first of all, absolute lack of researchers and social indifference. Therefore, not only should awareness of the importance of studies in this field be raised but also researchers should give more efforts in order to understand its history and culture in objective and balanced way. Henceforth, centering the association, the systematic and long-term supports, such as discovering and supporting rising talents and providing relevant resources and study opportunity, are very important for the future.