Research output on mental health problems in North Korea between 2006 and 2017: A bibliographic analysis of North Korean medical journal articles

Kim, Hae Won; Jeon, Woo Taek

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102228

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“…Key findings from the analysis included: (1) a focus on the influence of a totalitarian society and dialectical materialism and (2) a recent increase in works citing publications from the United States. Kim and Jeon (2020) created a bibliographic analysis of articles pertaining to mental health, finding a steady increase in psychiatric research output since 2011. Nevertheless, specific study results or trends concerning intellectual development and related disabilities in North Korea are not yet illustrated in any detail.…”

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“…Key findings from the analysis included: (1) a focus on the influence of a totalitarian society and dialectical materialism and (2) a recent increase in works citing publications from the United States. Kim and Jeon (2020) between the eras of each North Korean leader (i.e., Kim Jong-il, 1994-2011Kim Jong-un, 2011 to present), as policies established by the leaders in North Korea are deciding factors for the design of individual studies (Ha et al, 2018;Lee et al, 2011). Analyses during the era of Kim Il-sung were not available, but the comparison of the two most recent leaders may provide significant information to compare the study results of each time period and insight concerning the interpretation of current situations.…”

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Research topics in intellectual disabilities in North Korea: A scoping review

Kim

Choi

Lee

2021

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Background Research outcomes on intellectual development and related disabilities in North Korea are not widely known. Therefore, the current scoping review aimed to provide preliminary insight on research topics concerning intellectual disabilities in North Korea. Method A six‐stage framework for scoping review was adopted to examine research trends. Articles were categorised based on the era of supreme leader and research topic. Results There is a greater amount of research regarding intellectual disabilities in the recent Kim Jong‐un era compared to the period of the previous leader where research outcomes on general intelligence were the focus. Significant qualitative progress was similarly found. Conclusions The current analysis on research outcomes provides meaningful insights to aid in understanding the atmosphere in North Korea surrounding intellectual disabilities. Follow‐up studies and open discussions are necessary for further progress.

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“…Key findings from the analysis included: (1) a focus on the influence of a totalitarian society and dialectical materialism and (2) a recent increase in works citing publications from the United States. Kim and Jeon (2020) between the eras of each North Korean leader (i.e., Kim Jong-il, 1994-2011Kim Jong-un, 2011 to present), as policies established by the leaders in North Korea are deciding factors for the design of individual studies (Ha et al, 2018;Lee et al, 2011). Analyses during the era of Kim Il-sung were not available, but the comparison of the two most recent leaders may provide significant information to compare the study results of each time period and insight concerning the interpretation of current situations.…”

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Research topics in intellectual disabilities in North Korea: A scoping review

Kim

Choi

Lee

2021

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“…Recently, there have been efforts to grasp the reality by investigating refugees from North Korea instead of current residents of North Korea (Park, Kim et al 2014) or through the North Korean medical journals in the fields of internal medicine (Kim, Ha et al 2018, Ha and Lee 2019), pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology (Ro, Kim et al 2019) and psychiatry. (Kim and Jeon 2020) These attempts helped us understand the status quo of North Korea’s medical needs. For example, importance of non-communicable diseases in North Korea, which were underestimated got spotlights.…”

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Surgical Diseases in North Korea: in view of North Korean medical journals

Choi

Kim

Choi

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Introduction: The demand for surgical diseases in North Korea is not fully reported despite its clinical significance. This study is to indirectly assess contemporary research trends and infrastructure status on surgical diseases in North Korea. Methods: We analyzed articles of journal <Surgery> published in Kim Jong-un era (2012-2018). The framework for categorization was primarily based on the disease entities, surgery specialty and research methodology. Results: 1,792 articles in 28 issues were included in the study. The frequency of detailed surgery cases and the characteristics by their specialty were investigated. The types of medical imaging techniques and anesthetics commonly utilized in clinical fields in North Korea were also evaluated. Conclusions: An obvious disjunction between actual disease prevalence and research trends mirrors the lack of surgical technique and infrastructure. Further evaluation and attention on the surgical system in North Korea is required.

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