이르쿠츠크 고려인의 한민족 정체성과 한국에 대한 인식: 설문조사 내용 분석을 중심으로

Abstract

This article is intended for conducting a research on the actual condition. In this article, I analyze the contents of survey which has been conducted on the 33 target Korean Russians who reside in Irkutsk and discover the actual condition and identity of Korean Russians. I also identify: life environment of Korean Russians who reside in Irkutsk; their awareness of the organizations of Korean Russians; their awareness of identity and traditional culture of Korean Russians; and type of relations with Korea and level of their expectation on Korea. Most of Koryosaram in Irkutsk consist of those from Sakhalin and Central Asia and are divided into two groups based on the their hometown of them. They show signs of regionalism and broke their coalition. Besides, second and third-generation Korean Russians move gradually farther away from the identity of Korean race. Notwithstanding, a number of Koryosaram in that area have positive thoughts on Korea (government). Koryosaram in Irkutsk show how much they adopt Korean language and culture and hope that Korean government and companies enter into that area. Also, they give their message about the policy on overseas Koreans of Korean government. They are requesting Korean government to carry out its policy on overseas Koreans in the direction that it continues to maintain its taking care of them. They also ask Korean government to develop and promote various support projects from the viewpoint of consumers.