• Cartoon and Animation Studies
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• s.15
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• pp.49-71
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• 2009

This study analyzes Kureougy Balmyungwang (Prankster Invention King), produced by Chung-ki Kim in 1984. [Prankster Invention King (Kureougy Balmyungwang)] has been known as science education film. However, around the time this film was produced in 1980s in South Korea, Science and Technology is basis for development of nation driven by military dictatorship for increasing national welfare and individual capability. In this regards, Kureougy Balmyungwang (Prankster Invention King) is an animated movie not only about education and science, but also a propaganda describing children making every effort to develop their country by scientific research. In this regards, this film is in accordance with Director Kim's other animated films such as General Toli, who also served for the government, advertising its policy. This article compares and analyzes Kureougy Balmyungwang (Prankster Invention King) with various propaganda works after World War I, to clarify the propaganda characteristic and contemplate the contemporary meaning of this work.