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This book offers a critical examination of the migration and settlement of Koreans in the former Soviet region, situating the Koryo Saram within the broader context of the Korean diaspora.
Tracing their complex history from Imperial Russia through the Soviet era and into the present, Jinhye Lee investigates how policies of assimilation, socio-political transformations, and shifting geopolitical landscapes have shaped their identities and mobility. Lee brings the Koryo Saram from the margins to the center of diaspora studies by foregrounding the diversity of their experiences and examining their integration within host societies. Through in-depth analysis, the book offers insights into the challenges and possibilities of coexistence in increasingly pluralistic settings, while contributing a valuable case study of migration and integration that proposes a broader framework for understanding diasporic identity and promoting diversity in contemporary societies.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Koryo Saram's Return to South Korea and Challenge to Social Inclusion: A Case Study of the Koryo Saram in Uzbekistan
Chapter Two: Koryo Saram Returnee's Legal Status and Challenge to Social Inclusion: A Case Study of the Koryo Saram Evacuated from Ukraine
Chapter Three: Koryo Saram's Enclaves and Challenge to Social Inclusion: A Case Study of the Koryo Saram in Taetgol Village, Ansan
Chapter Four: Koryo Saram's Settlement and Challenge to Social Inclusion: How are the Koryo Saram Heading toward Settlement in South Korea?
Bibliography
Index
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