• 대한간호학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.39-51
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• 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to understand the experiences of married North Korean women's child-rearing, working lives, and their home and work environment in depth. Methods: This study adopted van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenological method to qualitatively analyze data. The participants were 8 married North Korean women defectors. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations from July 4 to August 20, 2018. Results: Nine essential themes emerged: more personal challenges after overcoming a life-threatening crisis; hopes of firmly settling in this land; the wound from the north, which chased them here; a body that becomes stronger through hardship; being stuck in a past full of anxiety and pain; the present is full of hope; hope for the future; sense of alienation from coworkers that cannot be overcome; and sense of power to endure an exhausting work life. Conclusion: This study provided a broader understanding of the life and experiences of married women from North Korea. It highlights the need for nurses to recognize their importance in nursing care. The study also suggests that academic and practical approaches for nursing, and basic data for a nursing intervention for married women from North Korea be provided. The study findings can be used as a basis for preparing a national policy that will help North Korean defectors to find employment and gain stability.

• Psychiatry investigation
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.1019-1029
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• 2018

Objective We investigated how mental health awareness among North Korean refugees transformed depending on temporal-spatial context changes. Methods In 2013, we conducted interviews with 10 refugees (eight women) who had been in South Korea for over a year and performed a qualitative analysis of the change in mental health awareness in the differences between living in North Korea, escape (a related period of forced sojourn in a third country), and settlement in South Korea. Results We classified 39 concepts into five main categories. The first two categories (while living in North Korea) were "a mindset for the system, but not for individual mental health" and "being confined in a social environment that was indifferent to mental health." A third category appeared during escape: "focusing on survival amid continuity of intense suffering." The final two categories appeared when settling in South Korea: "recognition of mental health amid cultural shock" and "introspection and sorting oneself out." Conclusion This qualitative study enabled a better multi-dimensional understanding of the social and cultural aspects involved in improving mental health awareness among North Korean refugees in South Korea. It is desirable to integrate mental health as a part of daily life and to expand training for North Korean settlers.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.231-238
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• 2015

Objectives: The present study aimed to analyze the factors that could affect the health-promoting behaviors of North Korean adolescent refugees residing in South Korea. Methods: Questions about their sociodemographic variables, subjective health status, healthy living habits, and health-promoting behaviors were asked. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in religion (t=2.30, p<0.05), having family members in South Korea (t=2.02, p<0.05), and subjective health status (t=4.96, p<0.01). Scores on health-responsible behaviors were higher with higher age (t=2.90, p<0.01) and for subjects without family or friends (t=2.43, p<0.05). Higher physical-activity behaviors were observed in males (t=3.32, p<0.01), in those with better subjective health status (t=3.46, p<0.05) and lower body mas index (t=3.48, p<0.05), and in smokers (t=3.17, p<0.01). Nutritional behaviors were higher in those who followed a religion (t=2.17, p<0.05). Spiritual growth behaviors were higher in those who followed a religion (t=4.21, p<0.001), had no family in South Korea (t=2.04, p<0.05), and had higher subjective health status (t=5.74, p<0.01). Scores on interpersonal relationships and stress-management behaviors were higher for those with higher subjective health status. A multiple regression analysis showed greater effects on health-promoting behaviors when subjective health status was better. Older people and non-smokers exhibited more health-responsible behaviors, while more physical-activity behaviors and spiritual growth activities were observed when subjective health status was better. Interpersonal relationship behaviors had positive effects on those with good subjective heath status and on non-smokers. Conclusions: Based on the results of the current study, an alternative was suggested for promoting health in North Korean adolescent refugees.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.87-93
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• 2008

In order to manage national environment effectively, one has to understand its ecological traits. The difference of temperature determines ecological traits of each respective region. In other words, temperature differentials on surface make a great impact on botanical structure. Currently, isothermal data-produced by meteorological stations based upon time series analysis-are widely used to plan and manage national environment. Nonetheless, the isothermal data do not reflect real surface temperature of regions. Because of numerous mountainous terrains in the Korean peninsula where temperature varies widely according to altitude, the range of temperature distribution-that reflects altitudinal change-has to be paid special attention. This study aims at expressing in space isothermal distribution that is necessary to plan and manage national environment effectively. In addition, not just South Korea, but also North Korea was included for isothermal distribution. As a result, this study corrected established isothermal lines up to date and demonstrated that altitude, latitude, and distance from coastal lines greatly influence temperature distribution of the Korean peninsula.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제83권3호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2020

Background: North Korea is one of the 30 countries with the highest tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB burdened. To understand the medical issues and research trends associated with TB in North Korea, we performed a comprehensive review of articles related to clinical and laboratory research on TB published in North Korean medical journals. Methods: We reviewed all types of TB-related articles published in nine North Korean medical journals (Yebang ŭihak: Preventive medicine; Koryo ŭihak: Korea Medicine; Chosŏn ŭihak: Chosun Medicine; Naekwa: Internal Medicine; Soa, sanbuinkwa: Pediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, Surgery; Ŭihak: Medicine; Kich'o ŭihak: Basic Medicine; and Chosŏn yakhak: Chosun Pharmacy). We classified the articles according to the type and field of study and analyzed the data qualitatively to gain insights. Results: We reviewed 106 articles (one- or two-page length) written in Korean, including reviews (n=43), original articles (n=52), and case reports (n=8). They were classified as follows: articles on diagnosis (n=52, 49%) and treatment (n=39, 37%). None of the studies investigated the commercialized molecular diagnosis systems such as Xpert MTB/RIF. Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course was reported as the basic treatment approach. Furthermore, six studies used Korean traditional medicines for treating TB, with one of them containing snake venom. Conclusion: The articles were not sufficiently detailed. Original articles on the treatment of multi-drug resistant TB were not found, and those on latent tuberculosis infection and nontuberculous mycobacteria were limited. To understand the current medical issues associated with TB in North Korea, articles from these nine journals were not sufficient.

• 헤리티지:역사와 과학
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.94-115
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• 2017

북한은 '조선민요 아리랑(2014년)'과 '김치담그기 풍습(2015년)'을 인류무형문화유산 대표목록으로 등재하였다. 아마도 남한이 먼저 등재한 '아리랑(2012년)'과 '김장문화(2013년)'의 영향을 받은 것으로 짐작된다. 이로 인해 남 북한 공유의 무형문화유산이 별개의 유네스코 인류무형문화유산 대표목록으로 등재되는 상황이 발생하고 말았다. '아리랑'과 '김장문화'의 사례는 유네스코 인류무형문화유산을 통한 남북 문화유산 교류협력의 필요성을 역설하고 있다. 이 글은 유네스코 인류무형문화유산 정책 검토를 기반으로 남 북한 인류무형문화유산의 교류협력 방안과 공동등재 방안을 고찰하여 남 북한 문화통합의 단초를 모색하는데 목적이 있다. 먼저 유네스코 무형문화유산 협약체제 적용을 위한 남 북한의 법규개정 내용을 살펴보고, 남 북한 간 문화유산 교류협력 사례를 분석하여 실질적 교류협력 활성화를 위한 대안이 무엇인지 검토해 보았다. 남 북한 무형문화유산 교류협력은 비록 비정치적인 분야이긴 하나 정세변화와 무관할 수는 없다. 따라서 상황에 따른 단계적 전개방법을 설계해 보고 정책을 실현하기 위한 방안을 검토하였다. 기반조성단계${\rightarrow}$교류협력 추진단계${\rightarrow}$사업다각화 모색단계${\rightarrow}$정책 및 대안 모색단계의 4단계로 구분하고 각 단계별 세부 추진방안을 제시하였다. 남 북한이 상호협력할 경우 일차적으로 실행이 가능하고 구체적으로 전략적 제안을 할 수 있는 대상이 필요하다. 이런 점에서 볼 때 유네스코 인류무형문화유산 공동등재는 적합한 협력대상이라 할 수 있다. 이미 공유 무형문화유산이 남 북한 별개의 유네스코 인류무형문화유산 대표목록으로 등재된 만큼 공동등재를 위한 노력은 필수적이다. 그래서 남 북한 모두 국가목록에 등재되어 있는 무형문화유산을 공동등재 대상으로는 선정하였다. 막걸리 장 가양주 구들 전통자수가 그것이다. 남 북한 공동등재를 위한 노력은 공유하고 있는 무형문화유산에 대한 정보 교류부터 시작한다. 공유된 정보를 중심으로 공동등재를 위한 시범사업(Pilot Projet)을 추진해 본 다음, 중기계획을 수립하여 공동등재할 수 있는 체제를 마련한다. 유네스코 인류무형문화유산으로 공동등재된 후에는 대상 무형문화유산의 상호 방문전시와 공연, 공동 모니터링 등 다양한 교류협력사업을 추진할 수 있다. 남 북한 인류무형문화유산의 공동등재 상호협력은 분단된 국가 중 유일무이한 사례로, 그 가치를 전세계적으로 인정받음은 물론 한민족문화의 힘을 발현할 상징으로 부각될 수 있다. 또한, 우리 고유 무형문화유산의 가치를 세계에 알리고 유네스코가 권장하는 공동등재의 모범사례가 되어 남 북한 문화통합을 위한 토대가 될 것이다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.649-657
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• 2020

본 연구의 목적은 북한 이탈주민 출신 간호대학생의 대학 생활경험을 질적 연구방법을 통하여 심층적으로 이해하는 것이다. 2017년 9월부터 10월까지 자신의 대학 생활경험을 풍부하게 나타낼 수 있는 북한 이탈 간호대학생 8명을 표집하여 심층 면접하였다. Colaizzi의 현상학 질적 연구방법으로 분석하여 4가지 주제 묶음과 5가지의 하위범주가 도출되었다. 연구결과 대상자는 대학입학 준비의 어려움을 겪었으며, 남한에 정착하면서 말투의 차이와 남한용어의 이해 부족으로 의사소통의 어려움과 남북한 교육방법과 평가의 차이와 문화적 차이로 어려움에 경험하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통하여 간호대학에 입학하는 북한 이탈주민 출신 간호대학생이 대학 생활에 정착하여 학업을 중도에 포기하지 않도록 대학 생활적응을 위한 프로그램의 개발과 적용이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.275-284
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• 2017

The food situation in North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea, DPRK) has been in difficulty situation because of a shortage of energy, and of raw materials such as fertilizer and agricultural chemicals. The international agricultural aid programs can alleviate some difficulties in the agricultural areas, but the policies and measures in North Korea can not help difficulties in the agriculture due to the institutional obstacles enforced by DPRK. The arable area of DPRK is approximately $20,000km^2$, of which $14,000km^2$ is well for cereal cultivation. Fertilizer supplies in recent years between 700,000 and 750,000 tons annually were less than 50% of the normal requirement. Also, North Korea strongly needed to inject phosphorus fertilizer and lime to increase the fertility. Soil degradation in DPRK was characterized by physical and chemical changes caused by rapid loss of clay particles and organic matter. Intensive ploughing and tilling to grow crops may lead to massive soil degradation and declining yields. Although farmers in the DPRK have faced numerous challenges, not least of which are soil erosion, scarce inputs and extreme weather like drought, flooding and cold spells. Therefore farmers should be encouraged to adopt more environmentally sound cropping practices, to access quality seeds and planting materials and to reduce losses after the harvest.

• 한국보건간호학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.221-232
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• 2011

Purpose: The study sought to provide basic information for North Korean defectors (Sae-Tu-Min) by studying the quality of life(QoL) based on their general characteristics and health problems. Methods: The targeted subjects were 1400 North Korean settlers who were receiving settlement service by Korean National Red Cross after finishing their training at Hanawon in 2005. The data was collected from August to October in 2007. The QoL was assessed by Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36. Collected data were analyzed by ANOVA and t-test with SPSS win 15.0 program. Result: The majority of the 466 subjects were female(77.9%). The average age was 36.8 years, 52.8% lived alone, and 64.0% were unemployed. The average QoL score of the group was $62.4{\pm}18.4$, which was markedly lower in terms of social, physical and mental health compared to the scores of immigrants to South Korea from other countries. The score was the highest for physical ability and the lowest for general health. Influential socio-demographic factors to QoL were gender, age, education, religion, annual salary, occupation, and life insurance. Employed in the subject group showed higher level of QoL on eight categories than unemployed. Concerning health problems that detracted from QoL, 18.5% of the subjects were aware they suffered from anemia and 8.8% of them recognized they suffered from attention deficits. Conclusion: The health conditions of the North Korean settlers had improved since they settled in South Korea, but their QoL was lower than other immigrants. Various programs to maintain and promote the health of North Korean settlers would be useful.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.123-148
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• 2012

북한의 산림황폐화는 지난 1980년대 중반부터 가속화되어 1990년대 극심한 경제난을 겪은 이후 현재까지 계속되고 있다. 북한은 이러한 산림황폐화에 대응하여 산림복원 및 녹화계획을 수립하여 추진해왔으나 정책 실행과정 및 결과에 관한 내용을 공개하지 않고 있다. 로동신문은 국내에서 접근이 가능한 북한 자료로서 당 기관지이므로 북한 정부가 강조하는 정책을 담고 있다. 따라서 본 연구는 북한의 대표적 미디어인 로동신문에 실린 산림관련 기사를 조사함으로써 북한 산림정책을 파악하고자 하였다. 내용분석법을 활용하여 1990년부터 2011년까지 표제에 '산림' 또는 '림산'을 포함한 499개 산림관련 기사를 분석하였다. 기사를 통해 보도된 국가산림계획 및 정책의 주요 내용을 파악하고, 정책수단이론에 근거하여 산림보호 및 녹화를 위한 규제적, 경제적, 정보적 정책수단에 관한 보도 내용을 살펴보았다. 분석결과, 로동신문은 산림조성, 산림경영, 국토관리, 산림보호에 대한 국가 산림계획 및 정책을 보도하였다. 북한 산림정책의 방향은 1990년대 산림 이용 중심에서 2000년대 산림보호와 관리로 변하였다. 로동신문은 경제적, 사회적 유인 수단보다는 규제적 수단과 교육 및 훈련 중심의 정보적 수단에 관한 내용을 더 많이 보도하고 있었다. 특히 김일성과 김정일의 교시 및 지적을 통해 산림사업의 중요성을 강조하고, 산림 보호 및 녹화활동을 애국활동으로 묘사하였다. 산림조성 및 보호를 위한 다양한 선전, 선동 활동이 보도되었고, 최고 지도자로부터의 포상 및 모범 업적에 대한 공로 평가도 일부 보도되었다. 이와 같은 결과는 로동신문이 북한 정부의 산림정책을 드러내고 선전, 선동하기 위한 수단으로 활용되고 있음을 증명한다.