언론사 사설로 본 과거청산 담론 분석과 민주시민교육적 함의

Abstract

This study divides past settlement into two types (criminal prosecution model - reconciliation model) and integrates the 5 principles of solving the “Gwangju problem” (punishment of responsible persons, compensation for victims, investigation of the truth, restoration of victims' honor, reconciliation and integration). pursuit) was analyzed. To this end, by analyzing 139 editorials of the Dong-A Ilbo, one of the major daily newspapers, from 1993 to 2022, it is diachronic how the tasks of liquidation of the May 18th over the past 30 years have been recorded and expressed through the ways and aspects of change. It was analyzed and evaluated from this point of view. As a result of the analysis, Dong-A Ilbo editorials related to the settlement of the past posted the most editorials related to truth finding among the 5 principles, followed by editorials on punishment of those responsible (perpetrators), followed by demands for restoration of the victim's honor, demand for compensation for victims, and reconciliation and integration. It was confirmed that the amount of publication was classified in the order of pursuit. It is interpreted as a reflection of the will that, in order to truly settle the past, first of all, it is essential to find out the truth and fair punishment for those responsible. In particular, the Dong-A Ilbo's editorials were identified as focusing on the original role of the media as a public communication medium rather than adhering to value-oriented discourses according to political tendencies regarding changes and trends that are receiving great attention both socially and politically. Through this analysis, this study aims to help our society and community reexamine the democratic and historical meaning of May 18 in the history of Korean democracy, gain knowledge about social issues that have arisen in the public sphere, and further increase awareness of the universal values pursued by human society. We wanted to provide a foundation for rediscovery. In addition, for this purpose, after the discourse analysis discussion process, the reasons for emphasizing the ‘necessity of democratic citizenship education’ were briefly presented.