한국 유교 현황과 현대화 전략

Abstract

Perception of confucianism in Korea is an elaborate collage of positive and negative images. When referring to the glorious five-hundred –year-long history and culture of Joseon dynasty, Confucianism is referred to as spiritual source of class and classiness, composure and appreciation of art built on humbleness of scholars who are known for their righteousness and loyalty. On the contrary, Confucianism is also perceived as outdated social conduct that needs to disappear when it comes up in social issues such as nepotism in family-run business and power trip of those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. When a few intellects of our society criticize negative values or cultural phenomenon of the Korean society, they sometimes attribute them to Confucian values and Confucianism which is core part of the Korean culture. Based on this matter, this study reviews studies on Korean confucianism and Confucian culture that were conducted before the 2000s and also examines the meaning of traditional culture and current status of Confucianism in Korea affected by the change in mind-set and values of Koreans post-2000s. Next, based on <Short and Long Development Plan of Sungkyunkwan> conducted by Sungkyunkwan, the study examines major elements of strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat through SWOT analysis on internal and external environment that Confucianism in Korea confronts. Through this, the study seeks the future prospect of Confucianism and the key strategy for its long-term development and modernization.