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Portrayal of THAAD’s Political, Economic, and Cultural Implications in Korean and Chinese Newspapers : A Comparative Analysis in ”The Korea Times” and ”Global Times” Coverage

Alouane, Meryem (2024) COSM40 20241
Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
Abstract
This thesis analyzed the portrayal of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea by “The Korea Times” and the “Global Times," focusing on its political, economic, and cultural implications. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) within Fairclough's three-dimensional framework, it examined how these newspapers depict THAAD and its broader impacts. The research found that “The Korea Times” often presents THAAD in a balanced way, emphasizing security needs and diplomatic efforts with language supporting proactive defense and international cooperation. In contrast, the “Global Times” uses a more assertive tone, framing THAAD as a threat to regional stability and Chinese sovereignty, closely aligning with Chinese... (More)
This thesis analyzed the portrayal of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea by “The Korea Times” and the “Global Times," focusing on its political, economic, and cultural implications. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) within Fairclough's three-dimensional framework, it examined how these newspapers depict THAAD and its broader impacts. The research found that “The Korea Times” often presents THAAD in a balanced way, emphasizing security needs and diplomatic efforts with language supporting proactive defense and international cooperation. In contrast, the “Global Times” uses a more assertive tone, framing THAAD as a threat to regional stability and Chinese sovereignty, closely aligning with Chinese government policies. This analysis also revealed that both newspapers' portrayals reflect and influence their countries' socio-cultural and political contexts. “The Korea Times” reflected South Korea’s diplomatic struggles and sovereignty concerns, while the “Global Times” reinforced China's stance against U.S. hegemony and its regional ambitions. The study highlighted the media's critical role in international relations, showing how THAAD narratives shape and are shaped by geopolitical contexts, emphasizing the need for critical engagement with media content to understand underlying national and international agendas. (Less)
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author
Alouane, Meryem
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organization
course
COSM40 20241
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
THAAD, Media portrayal, South Korea, China, Critical Discourse Analysis, International relations, Global Times, The Korea Times
language
English
id
9171158
date added to LUP
2024-08-07 09:35:42
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2024-08-07 09:35:42
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  abstract     = {{This thesis analyzed the portrayal of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea by “The Korea Times” and the “Global Times," focusing on its political, economic, and cultural implications. Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) within Fairclough's three-dimensional framework, it examined how these newspapers depict THAAD and its broader impacts. The research found that “The Korea Times” often presents THAAD in a balanced way, emphasizing security needs and diplomatic efforts with language supporting proactive defense and international cooperation. In contrast, the “Global Times” uses a more assertive tone, framing THAAD as a threat to regional stability and Chinese sovereignty, closely aligning with Chinese government policies. This analysis also revealed that both newspapers' portrayals reflect and influence their countries' socio-cultural and political contexts. “The Korea Times” reflected South Korea’s diplomatic struggles and sovereignty concerns, while the “Global Times” reinforced China's stance against U.S. hegemony and its regional ambitions. The study highlighted the media's critical role in international relations, showing how THAAD narratives shape and are shaped by geopolitical contexts, emphasizing the need for critical engagement with media content to understand underlying national and international agendas.}},
  author       = {{Alouane, Meryem}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Portrayal of THAAD’s Political, Economic, and Cultural Implications in Korean and Chinese Newspapers : A Comparative Analysis in ”The Korea Times” and ”Global Times” Coverage}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}