원폭피해자 1, 2, 3세대들의 삶의 경험과 원폭피해 인식에 관한 질적 연구

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This study aims to understand the lives and the actual conditions of the first generation and their descendants of Korean atomic bomb victims caused by the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 atomic bomb survivors in total (five first-generation atomic bomb survivors and eight descendants of atomic bomb survivors). Through qualitative analysis, the experiences and meanings of the first generation and their descendants of the atomic bomb survivors were derived. Both the first generation of atomic bomb victims and their descendants recognized themselves as victims, which confirmed that the damage was passed down through generations in terms of health and economics. Accordingly, this paper discusses the urgency of supporting the first generation in terms of human rights and the restoration of honor, as well as the need for a clear investigation of the facts related to the descendants of the second and third generations. It is necessary to respond to the atomic bomb victims at the national level and take a social interest. This paper suggests a way to guarantee their rights and welfare.