The Current and the Public View of the Science News in Korean Newspapers

우리나라 신문의 과학기사에 대한 20, 30대 일반인의 의식조사

In this paper, science news in daily newspapers were reviewed to promote the reader's interest and the public science. The desirable direction in editing science columns was also suggested. For this, following studies were achieved. At first, terminologies used frequently in science columns of the Dong-A Daily News during six months (January 1993 - June), were collected and classified. Thr questionnaire were distributed to university students and general public, to analyze the public concern about the science news. Through the telephone interview with the editing staff of daily newspapers, current status and problems of science columns were investigated. As a result, the several conditions and recommendations are suggested, to promote science columns.