영주귀국 사할린 한인의 생활환경과 정책적 욕구

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examines the satisfaction in living condition and policy needs of returned Sakhalin Koreans in process of adaption in Korean society. The researchers conducted survey of 187 persons in-depth interview of 5 persons returned Sakhalin Koreans targeting 9 local areas from May 20, 2014 for five days. The findings of this study are as follows: First, Returned Sakhalin Koreans do not base on supply and demand of their career as a living person, supported only cost of living. Second, they have more families left in Sakhalin than Korea, are living rented apart or nursing home. Third, their leisure activities are mainly sports, daily exercise tend with family member or friend. They may wish to form a relationship with the local population. On the other hand, it seems to look actively participation in the program run by the community. Fourth, more than 90% are taking medicine or being treated. There is difficulty on communication with doctor to use the medical facilities, feel burden when need surgery. Fifth, there are the biggest challenges in the medical and health issues for returned Sakhalin Koreans, supported living coast raise and separate family need to solve this problem. They are free to go to Korea and residence, family members demand the law as if the can frequently visit Korea. They also require local governments enact regulations that may promote such offers and emergency relief, culture and sports events of living convenience. The results of this study suggest that laws and institutional arrangement need to be prepared for adaption without difficulty of returned Sakhalin Koreans.