북한 출판물의 형태서지학적 특성에 대한 연구

Abstract

The objective of this study is to seek ways to exchange publications and to co-operate between South & North Korea through physical bibliographical analysis of the North Korea’s publications. The morphological analysis factors of the publications interlock with the external system elements of the publication. If the physical bibliographical factor of a book determines the value of the book, then the external elements of publication system are also important factors determining the quality of the publications. According to the result of the study, the quality of North Korea's publications has declined since the division. Although supply of qualified textbooks to increase the effectiveness of education through the usage of various plate types, advanced printing materials, and advanced editing and production techniques is needed, the quality of North Korea's publications is very poor, especially the North Korean textbooks. It is essential to promote exchanges between both South and North Koreas in preparation for the unification based on the importance of publishing media. Mutual understanding is needed first to promote exchanges between both South and North Koreas. In that sense, the meaning of this study can be found.