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ID192947
Title ProperReconsidering North Korean defectors
Other Title Information social and semantic network analyses of YouTube videos on North Korean defectors
LanguageENG
AuthorKim, Yongmin ;  Chung, Sae Won
Summary / Abstract (Note)This study investigates the North Korean defector phenomenon by approaching YouTube as an internet forum for public discourse, using the novel analytic approaches of social network analysis, text mining and semantic analysis. The research produced three main findings. First, individual YouTube content creators are most influential in the video networks pertaining to the subject of North Korean defectors. Second, on YouTube space, the image of North Korea tends to be negative because of the prevalence of defectors' testimony of their life experiences. Finally, such negative narratives of North Korea on YouTube might have a negative influence by blocking the reunification of Korea. In conclusion, this study suggests the South Korean government and other relevant global actors should conduct thorough and continuous examinations of North Korean defectors' perceptions of South Koreans and vice versa. This study calls for the international community to take further action to formulate proper policy instruments.
`In' analytical NoteAsia Pacific Viewpoint Vol. 64, No.2; Aug 2023: p.255-267
Journal SourceAsia Pacific Viewpoint 2023-08 64, 2
Key WordsSocial Network Analysis ;  Inter - Korea Relations ;  Text Mining ;  Semantic Network Analysis ;  North Korea Defectors ;  YouTude