한국 내 고려인동포의 법적 지위와 개선방안안

Abstract

The issue of‘ Koryein’, the Korean ethnic group in Central Asian countries to Korea is very important for the future of Korean society. The migration and settlement of Koryein, takes place with the close interaction between macro push-full factors and micro migrant network. Koryein social networks play a critical role for perpetuating the migration of Koryein to Korea. Faced with harsh conditions since the formation of independent nations, a great number of Koryein have desperately sought emigration to other countries including Korea, seeking the prospects of economic security elsewhere. In the processes of migration of Koryein to Korea, while some push factors operated in their countries are harsh conditions like economic hardship, some full factors attracting Koryein to Korea are the shortage of labor and high income in the Korean production sectors. The Koryein migrant network generates a pool of tangible and intangible resources that help to promote the social and economic development of Koryein. Given the rapid influx of Koryein into Korea, this research makes contribution to understanding current scenarios of the migration and settlement processes among the Koryein in Korea. The policy measures to solve the problem of Koryein are as follows. First, it should actively run a program that Koryeins are capable of participating. Second, multicultural education should be promoted to spread awareness and understanding of multiculturalism among all Koreans. Finally, The Korean government should amend the law, ease the process of obtaining and changing visa and employment support in order for the Koryein to settle in the Korean society.