Comparative Analysis and Considerations on the Current Development and Future Trends of Children's Museums in Korea and China

Comparative Analysis and Considerations on the Current Development and Future Trends of Children's Museums in Korea and China

【背景】儿童博物馆在儿童教育中扮演着非常重要的角色，与一个国家未来的发展有着内在的联系。【目的】韩中两国儿童博物馆在文化、展示、教育等方面有差异和各自优势。相互学习可促进儿童博物馆的发展，并成为国际文化交流与合作的桥梁，对推动国际文化互动。【方法】本文通过大量的文献分析，对韩中两国儿童博物馆的发展、数量、展览和教育现状、发展趋势进行了比较分析，探讨韩中两国儿童博物馆的相同点和差异点，以及共同面临的挑战。【结果】研究结果如下。1）由于文化差异，韩中儿童博物馆在发展方面呈现出各国独特的历史特点。2）两国儿童博物馆在数量上存在显著的差异。3）韩中两国在展示与教育方面既有共同之处，又存在一些差异。4）未来发展趋势方面，两国具有不同的发展前景。【结论】韩中两国地缘相近，文化相亲。本研究通过比较韩中儿童博物馆的发展历史、现状、展览与教育情况、未来发展趋势，旨在为儿童博物馆的建设和文化交流提供有益参考。

[Background] Children's museums play a crucial role in childhood education, with an inherent connection to the future development of a nation. [Objective] Children's museums in South Korea and China differ in culture, display, education, etc., each with its own strengths. Reciprocal learning can enhance the development of these museums, acting as a conduit for international cultural exchange and cooperation, fostering global cultural interaction. [Method] Through extensive literature analysis, this paper compares and analyzes the development, quantity, exhibition, educational status, and future trends of children's museums in Korea and China. It discusses the similarities and differences, as well as the challenges faced by children's museums in both countries.[Results] The study reveals the following: 1) Cultural differences have shaped the unique historical features of children's museums' development in Korea and China. 2) There is a noticeable disparity in the number of children's museums between the two countries. 3) Korean and Chinese children's museums share similarities in exhibition and education, yet there are notable differences. 4) The future development trajectories for the two countries vary. [Conclusion] Korea and China are geographically and culturally proximate. This research, by comparing the historical development, current state, exhibition, and educational aspects, as well as the future trends of children's museums in these countries, aims to provide beneficial insights for the development of children's museums and cultural exchanges.