STUDY OF THE POST-WORLD WAR II PROCESSES IN KAZAKHSTAN BY KOREAN HISTORIANS
Keywords:
Korean diaspora, Kazakhstan history, post-WWII Soviet policies, Central Asia, Korean historiography, forced migration, industrialization, cultural identity, comparative history, interdisciplinary research.Abstract
This article analyses the interpretations and findings of Korean historians regarding Kazakhstan's post-World War II development. Highlighting themes such as political restructuring, socio-economic policies, population migrations, and the influence of Korean diasporas, the article provides a comparative historiographical approach. It identifies key trends in Korean academic thought and emphasizes the importance of intercultural scholarship between Korea and Kazakhstan. Through the inclusion of tables and graphs, the article quantifies the growth and direction of Korean scholarly interest in Kazakhstan, showcasing both thematic depth and interdisciplinary scope.
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