Abstract

One of the major features of the current era is the strengthening of globalization processes. However, paradoxically, the re-emergence of nationalism is one of the most striking consequences of globalization, too. In general, the renewed strength and appeal of national identity and nationalism could be understood as a secular response to the quest for identity in post-cold war era. This paper aims to compare the characteristics of the national identity and to explore the causes of differences using World Values Survey data collected during 1995-1998. And focusing 6 countries surrounding Korean peninsular, it also attempts to test Huntington's clash of civilization hypothesis or Ingelhart's global cultural map. The analyses suggest that the effects of globalization to national identity are different not only cultural traditions but also the positions on the world system. In particular, among the East Asian countries, even if they share common Confucian culture, their national identities are diverse according levels of economic development, recent historical experiences and particular geopolitical situations.