Korean Migration and Mobility in the Global South

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

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Korean Migration and Mobility in the Global South argues that current migration studies, largely focused on South-to-North movement, overlook the complex realities of Korean migrants in regions such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The contributors challenge conventional migration theories by revealing how Koreans in the Global South create new pathways for integration and opportunity in politically and economically distinct environments. Drawing on detailed case studies and empirical evidence, this book demonstrates how these migrants navigate unique socioeconomic landscapes and reconfigure traditional notions of mobility and identity. Ultimately, the volume contends that Korean migration to these regions represents a crucial yet overlooked dimension of global migration flows, requiring new theoretical frameworks that better reflect contemporary mobility patterns.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-02-15
Mått152 x 229 x 18 mm
Vikt490 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieKorean Communities across the World
Antal sidor242
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666963809

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Korean Migration and Mobility in the Global South: An Introduction by Yonson Ahn and Jihye KimPart I: Korean Migration and Mobility in Latin AmericaChapter 1: Immigration Entrepreneurship and Ethnic Resources: The Korean Garment Business in Argentina 1965–2024 by Jihye KimChapter 2: The Evolution of the Korean Ethnic Economy in São Paulo Brazil by Dennis Woohyuk ChoiChapter 3: Changes in Global Hierarchy and International Migration: Many-Faceted “Bordering” Identities of South Korean Immigrants in Chile by Jinok ChoiChapter 4: The Third Korea in Mexico: An Ethnographic Exploration of the Trajectivity of Korean Communities in Mexico City by Sergio Gallardo GarcíaPart II: Korean Migration and Mobility in Southeast AsiaChapter 5: South Koreans Finding Dot-to-Dot Happiness by Slowing Down in Malaysia by Gaik Cheng KhooChapter 6: Moving to and Sojourning in Hanoi: The Growth of a Korean Ethnic Enclave around Housing and Consumer Services by K. C. Ho, Hae Young Yun, and Jeehun KimChapter 7: Transperipheral Educational Mobility: Less Privileged South Korean Young Adults Pursuing English Language Study in a Peripheral City in the Philippines by Carolyn ChoiPart III: Korean Migration and Mobility in AfricaChapter 8: Navigating Migratory Paths: Korean Im/migrants in South Africa by Yonson AhnChapter 9: Of Two Velocities: Bifurcated Life Trajectories and Visions of Korean Aid Workers/Missionaries in Ethiopia by Young Su Park

This volume offers cutting-edge studies by diverse scholars on the understudied topic of Korean migration to the Global South. It explores not just economic opportunity but also the search for personal meaning, identity, happiness, and purpose. The authors collectively and conclusively demonstrate that Korean migration cannot be reduced to a single motive or outcome. Instead, they highlight the diversity of reasons, from seeking human and social capital to escaping South Korea's hyper-competitive society, and others searching for meaning beyond economic competition. This volume fully succeeds in providing a comprehensive view of contemporary Korean migration in the Global South.