The Institutionalization Process of Korean Amateur Radio Ham in the 1950s : Focusing on the Relevance of the Institutional Form of Base

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The institutionalization of amateur radio in Korea during the 1950s was hindered by historical and regional factors, particularly state policies prioritizing national security, alongside the closed nature of the amateur radio community. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Sangkil YOON

doi:10.52874/medsoc.2026.02.34.1.5

February 28, 2026Media & Society

The Institutionalization Process of Korean Amateur Radio Ham in the 1950s : Focusing on the Relevance of the Institutional Form of Base

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This research aims to uncover how the institutional forms influence the process of institutionalizing amateur radio in Korea from a social constructivist perspective.
Analyzed the relationship between amateur radio and broadcasting media's institutionalization.
Examined the social foundations of maker culture.
Tracked the institutionalization efforts of the Korean Amateur Radio Association.
Concluded that the social imagination of amateur radio as a communication space could not be realized.
Identified historical and regional factors, especially national security policies, as key barriers.
Discussed the closed nature of the amateur radio community as a contributing factor.

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Demonstrates the impact of institutional forms on amateur radio's development in 1950s Korea, highlighting societal influences.

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