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Which multiculturalism? Discourse of the incorporation of immigrants into Korean society

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Abstract

Multiculturalism is one of the most popular academic topics in the Republic of Korea (henceforth "Korea") today, as many journal articles bear the word in their titles. However, the existence of many different definitions and interpretations of "multiculturalism" is the cause of serious confusion. In this paper, I attempt to find the characteristics of ethnic minorities in Korea, social incorporation policies of the Korean government, and the different usages of "multiculturalism" by leading scholars of migration and "multicultural" studies. I also assess the relevance of this concept to contemporary Korean society and Korea's immigration policies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)593-614
Number of pages22
JournalKorea Observer
Volume41
Issue number4
StatePublished - 2010.12

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • Assimilation
  • Developmental state
  • Globalization
  • Immigration policies
  • Interculturalism
  • Multiculturalism

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Social Sciences & Management

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