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초록

This study analyzes how the media framing of energy transition for carbon neutrality differs according to the political orientation of news outlets. To this end, general news articles and editorials were collected from five major South Korean newspapers-Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, and Dong-A Ilbo (conservative); Hankyoreh and Kyunghyang (progressive)- and examined using both text mining techniques and traditional content analysis. The text mining analysis of general articles showed that conservative media emphasized the expansion of nuclear power and the strengthening of industrial and technological competitiveness centered on hydrogen as key means to achieve energy transition. In contrast, progressive media highlighted the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, advocating for the expansion of renewable energy and the phasing out of nuclear and coal power. Human-coded content analysis of editorials revealed that conservative newspapers criticized the policy of phasing out nuclear energy, the rapid pace of energy transition, and the perceived inefficiencies of renewable energy, while underscoring the necessity of expanding nuclear power. On the other hand, progressive newspapers pointed to the environmental and societal problems associated with nuclear and coal-fired power, and emphasized the need for faster energy transition and greater investment in renewable energy. Based on the observed differences in media frames, the study discusses implications for risk communication related to carbon neutrality.

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