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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.

Table of Contents:
Korean Migration and Mobility in the Global South: An Introduction by Yonson Ahn and Jihye Kim Part I: Korean Migration and Mobility in Latin America Chapter 1: Immigration Entrepreneurship and Ethnic Resources: The Korean Garment Business in Argentina 1965–2024 by Jihye Kim Chapter 2: The Evolution of the Korean Ethnic Economy in São Paulo Brazil by Dennis Woohyuk Choi Chapter 3: Changes in Global Hierarchy and International Migration: Many-Faceted “Bordering” Identities of South Korean Immigrants in Chile by Jinok Choi Chapter 4: The Third Korea in Mexico: An Ethnographic Exploration of the Trajectivity of Korean Communities in Mexico City by Sergio Gallardo García Part II: Korean Migration and Mobility in Southeast Asia Chapter 5: South Koreans Finding Dot-to-Dot Happiness by Slowing Down in Malaysia by Gaik Cheng Khoo Chapter 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 Kim Chapter 7: Transperipheral Educational Mobility: Less Privileged South Korean Young Adults Pursuing English Language Study in a Peripheral City in the Philippines by Carolyn Choi Part III: Korean Migration and Mobility in Africa Chapter 8: Navigating Migratory Paths: Korean Im/migrants in South Africa by Yonson Ahn Chapter 9: Of Two Velocities: Bifurcated Life Trajectories and Visions of Korean Aid Workers/Missionaries in Ethiopia by Young Su Park

About the Author :
Yonson Ahn is professor and chair of Korean studies at the Goethe University of Frankfurt. Jihye Kim is assistant professor in Korean studies at the University of Melbourne.

Review :
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.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781978769694
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Lexington Books
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Korean Communities across the World
  • ISBN-10: 1978769695
  • Publisher Date: 15 Feb 2025
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 242


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