Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life (동아시아식생활학회지)

The East Asian Society of Dietary Life (동아시아식생활학회)
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Study on Dietary Habits of North Korean Refugees

북한이탈주민의 식습관 조사

  • Kim, Myo-Jung (Graduate School of Professional Studies, Traditional Culture and Arts, Sookmyung Women's University) ;
  • Jeong, Hee-Sun (Graduate School of Professional Studies, Traditional Culture and Arts, Sookmyung Women's University)
  • 김묘정 (숙명여자대학교 전통문화예술대학원 식생활문화) ;
  • 정희선 (숙명여자대학교 전통문화예술대학원 식생활문화)
  • Received : 2010.08.19
  • Accepted : 2010.11.25
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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Abstract

The number of North Korean refugees residing in the Republic of Korea (South) has reached 17,000, and this number is expected to exceed 20,000 (North Korean Supporter's Association, 2009). Refugees have developed improper dietary habits while hiding and escaping North Korea. They have also developed preferences for exotic food. This thesis attempts determine the changes in Korean food. This study also describes the view on South Korean food by North Korean refugees. According to our survey, women refugees had better dietary habits than men. Moreover, women and those in their 40's showed a tendency to choose food based on quality over quantity. Both men and women refugees responded that they cook food based on North Korean recipes. Those who view their current financial status as average or higher stated that South Korean food is tastier than North Korean food. Those whose financial status among North Koreans was average or higher when they lived in North Korea appreciated the splendor and beauty of South Korean food more. The results of this study are expected to assist in determining the differences in dietary habits between those from the North compared to Koreans living in the Republic of Korea. Therefore, studies between South and North Korean food should continue.

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