북한의 동학(천도교) 연구 동향과 이해분석 = Research Trends and Analytical Understanding of Donghak(Cheondogyo) in North Korea

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends on Donghak(Cheondogyo) in North Korea, to broaden the horizon of understanding Donghak, and to explore the possibility of dialogue with Juche philosophy(主體哲學) from an internal structural perspective, thereby using it as a lever for interKorean dialogue.
The content of the study is as follows: First, it examined the changes in North Korea’s perception of traditional religions and the overall flow of research on traditional thought, while cataloging more than sixty North Korean studies on Donghak (Cheondogyo) to identify research trends. Second, research on Donghak and Cheondogyo was classified by topic into: ‘the background and status of Donghak thought,’ ‘the patriotic and people-loving character of Donghak(Cheondogyo),’ ‘the idea of human equality and its features in Donghak,’ and ‘in-depth analyses and limitations of Donghak thought.’ Third, studies on Lee Don-hwa’s ‘Shinin Philosophy(新人哲學)’ were also categorized by theme, examining its significance as the development of Donghak thought, the systematization of Cheondogyo philosophy, the culmination of modern philosophy, and a precursor to Juche philosophy. Fourth, among monographs, particular attention was given to Park Chang-yeon’s A Study of Cheondogyo Thought, analyzing his interpretation of the philosophical transition from Donghak to Cheondogyo in terms of views on nature, views on humanity, and socio-political perspectives.
The findings of this study not only broaden the horizon of understanding Donghak and provide implications for the study of Donghak(Cheondogyo) in South Korea, but also open up the possibility of dialogue between Shinin Philosophy and Juche philosophy.