Korean Migration and Mobility in the Global South - (Korean Communities Across the World) by Yonson Ahn & Jihye Kim (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book presents an in-depth exploration of Korean migration to and within the Global South, offering new insights into how migrants adapt to diverse political and economic contexts in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

This book presents an in-depth exploration of Korean migration to and within the Global South, offering new insights into how migrants adapt to diverse political and economic contexts in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Review Quotes

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.

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.