한국학 연구의 현황과 미래 과제 — ‘주체적 개방성’과 관련하여

Abstract

This article discusses the research on Korean studies and future tasks based on it in the context of ‘independent openness’ prior to the implementation of the 「Traditional Culture Industry Promotion Act (Act No. 19705, September 14, 2024. Enacted on September 15, 2024). This is because independence means depth as Korean studies, and openness means breadth as Korean studies. Korean studies are studies that deal with the national community of Korea, and Korean studies must be studied in the world while enhancing the identity of our people. In other words, independence and openness must be achieved at the same time. Until now, research on Korean studies has been conducted to lay the foundation for research on Korean studies, give value to Korean studies, and enjoy Korean studies. The collection and accumulation of data, translation thereof, and establishment of classical DBs are representative of laying the foundation, and the value-giving was carried out with the transformation of the modern history of the Cold War era → the post-Cold War era → the neoliberal era in mind. Enjoying means Korean studies as cultural studies and has a specific direction of popularization from a pragmatic standpoint. For ‘ground creation’ and ‘Korean Wave with roots’, Korean studies must still lay the foundation solidly. The most urgent task for the future of Korean studies research is the development of a new methodology for Korean studies research suitable for our research climate. This is because it will be an important rudder for the globalization and popularization of Korean studies. Along with this, there are several issues that need to be specifically considered for the independent openness of Korean studies research. These include breaking away from Korean purity, establishing a new problem consciousness about glocal studies, establishing a regional scope for Korean studies research, establishing an interactive research network between Korea and the world, consumption problems for Korean studies, and overseas Korean studies research and support problems.