남북 화해태도에 대한 통일 NGO의 인식연구 = A Study on the Perception of Reconciliation Attitudes Toward North and South Korea by Unification NGOs

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aims to analyze the reconciliation attitudes toward North and South Korea held by Unification NGOs, which are voluntary associations working toward the goal of unification. Specifically, it examines the perceptions of Unification NGO activists regarding trust in North Korea, the responsibility of North Korea for the inter-Korean conflict, the sense of victimhood caused by the division of the Korean Peninsula, the intention and willingness to forgive North Korea, and the guilt regarding South Korean society's attitude towards dealing with North Korean issues.
The analysis revealed that Unification NGO activists, while feeling anger toward North Korea's wrongful actions, generally do not believe in retaliation, indicating a positive reconciliation attitude towards North Korea in inter-Korean relations. Meanwhile, with respect to trust in North Korea, activists in their 20s and 30s with progressive tendencies showed a positive inclination. Activists from older generations tended to view the inter-Korean conflict as being the responsibility of North Korea. On the other hand, attitudes toward South Korean society's approach to North Korean issues were significantly influenced by factors such as generation and political orientation. Specifically, in terms of demographic background, women, as compared to men, those with higher education levels, and activists with progressive tendencies scored higher.