한반도 해양 소외의 역사적 구조 분석과 해양레저관광 활성화를 위한 정책적 과제: 계보학적 접근을 중심으로

초록

This study aims to investigate the root causes of "maritime alienation"—a phenomenon where the Korean public perceives the ocean as psychologically distant despite the nation’s geographical advantage of being surrounded by the sea on three sides—and explores a paradigm shift to vitalize marine leisure tourism. To achieve this, this research focuses on a genealogical analysis of maritime control systems based on Michel Foucault’s methodology. It critically examines the historical trajectory from the "Maritime Ban (Haegeum)" and "Empty Island (Gongdo)" policies of the Joseon Dynasty to the colonial maritime legislation under Japanese rule, and the regulatory administrative systems solidified under the US Military Government. The analysis reveals that maritime alienation on the Korean Peninsula is a "product of control" structured by power throughout history. In particular, this study highlights how unequal maritime ordinances designed for colonial exploitation were transferred into modern laws, such as the Ship Act and the Ship Officers Act, without proper decolonization. These legal remnants continue to act as critical barriers to private maritime activities and ocean navigation. This research further identifies that such institutional inertia has ingrained the sea in the public subconscious as a space of "fear and punishment" rather than "enjoyment," leading to a significant budget imbalance and a low comprehensive maritime index. To address these issues, this study proposes five practical strategies to transform South Korea into a global maritime leisure hub: 1) transitioning to an advanced negative regulatory system by eradicating colonial remnants; 2) normalizing youth maritime literacy education; 3) innovating maritime governance by shifting focus from hardware to content; 4) establishing professional academies that meet global standards; and 5) establishing a "Korean Maritime Philosophy" through humanistic reflection. Ultimately, this study concludes that by reclaiming the forgotten history of the sea and breaking the chains of outdated regulations, the public’s right to enjoy the ocean can be restored, ensuring the global competitiveness of the domestic marine leisure tourism industry.

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