Z세대 통일의식에 영향을 미치는 요인 연구

Abstract

This study empirically examined the factors that affect the Z generation's consciousness about the unification of North and South Korea. The method and process of unification, and whether or not to reunify, vary depending on how members perceive about the unification, and what values and attitudes they have towards on the reunification of North and South Korea. As a result of the analysis, the necessity of unification was recognized in the following order: economic benefits through unification, pursuit of diplomatic and security benefits, socio-cultural integration through securing national identity, and finally, resolution of domestic political conflicts. Moreover, Generation Z, who had a centrist-progressive political orientation rather than conservative tendencies, perceived unification positively. Unlike the previous generation, Generation Z, who has low sympathy for the national necessity of unification due to changes in the socio-cultural environment, is related to the possibility of unification. Therefore, it is necessary to consider their consciousness about the reunification in the future policy direction.