A Platform-Based Standardization Strategy for the Diffusion of Mathematical Culture Content

In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is growing attention to the social and cultural value of mathematics. However, mathematics is still perceived by the public as an abstract and difficult subject. To bridge this gap, mathematical culture content has emerged as an effective tool to foster accessibility and interest in mathematics. Despite its potential, current mathematical culture content in Korea is developed and managed in a fragmented manner across different institutions, leading to disparities in quality, regional imbalance, and lack of policy integration. This study proposes a platform-based standardization strategy to establish a sustainable diffusion model for mathematical culture content. Based on expert interviews and an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) survey, the study identifies a collaborative mixed-platform model as the most suitable structure for content dissemination. Aphased policy roadmap—covering short-, mid-, and long-term stages—is presented, along with guidelines for content development and recommendations for certification and evaluation systems. The findings offer critical policy implications for enhancing content quality, reducing regional disparities, and building a governance system that supports public-private collaboration. Ultimately, this study contributes to laying the institutional foundation for the nationwide diffusion of mathematical culture content.