세계 차세대 동포단체의 운영현황과 네트워크 실태 분석: 차세대 동포정책에 주는 함의

Abstract

This paper aims to analysis the status and problem of overseas Korean future generation’s organizations and their networks, therefore, to suggest policy implications to Korean government. Based on case studies on 24 Korean young generations organizations, the author examines the operation mechanism and features of Korean future generations’ networks by classifying the networking models into motherland friendly networking model, Korean local community based model, local community oriented model including other ethnic groups, and global networking model. From these case studies, we can note that most of the networks of Korean future generations show still weak ties with motherland or global communities while their links to local communities are relatively strong. Futhermore, the largely cases of networks in global or motherland levels are resulted from ‘top-down’ manner of government initiative-networking projects, such as “Future Leaders Conference.” It is worthy of note that, however, the networks in young Korean business and trade man are gradually developing world wide on their own initiatives. There are several obstacles that disturb the development of voluntary networking of young generations; low participations to Korean future generation’s organizations, lack of interests in Korean communities, lack of democratic leadership, and financial shorts. In this context, this paper claims following considerations in policy making of Korean government. First, Korean government have to provide young generations with various participation motivations including incentives. Second, the government should build online information hub network for future generations. Third, Korea has to strengthen the partnership with Korean communities in world to support young generations for successful entering into their mainstream.