This study traces the evolution of phonetic research in the Core Collection and the KCI from 1992 to 2024 using Biblioshiny. Moving beyond basic bibliometric mapping, we applied longitudinal keyword network analysis with centrality measures (PageRank and Betweenness) to identify influential hub keywords and bridge topics over time. Our findings are fourfold: First, we identified three developmental stages through Annual Scientific Production, Average Citation per Year(for the Core Collection only), and Trend Topics, illustrating an evolution from exploration to strategic specialization. Second, a significant divergence emerged: the Core Collection shifted toward a cognitive focus in speech processing, while the KCI shifted towards an applied emphasis on language pedagogy. Third, persistent keywords like “speech perception” functioned differently, serving as neuro-cognitive indicators in a global context, but as pedagogical tools within a domestic framework. Finally, we propose that Korean phonetics should align its pedagogical strengths with global trends in big data and cognitive modeling. These findings provide a strategic roadmap for advancing domestic research from a regional discipline to a global empirical contributor.
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Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Previous Studies: Bibliometric Perspectives on Linguistic and Phonetic Evolution 3. Methodology 3.1. Data Collection 3.2. Data Preprocessing 3.3. Periodization 3.4. Data Analysis 4. Results and Discussion 4.1. Descriptive Statistics 4.2. Periodization of Research Trends 4.3. Thematic Evolution: Structural Shifts and Emerging Trends 4.4. Comparative Analysis of Persistent Key Themes 4.5. Strategic Recommendations for the Development of Domestic Phonetic Research 5. Conclusion References