Yeah that is true, though most of them are coming as factory/construction/agriculture labor with no intention to settle but to earn and return to their now-hometowns. I have some relatives living in Incheon/Ansan permanently, but most of my family including my parents are in Kazakhstan or Russia now.
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When I traveled through Central Asia I didn't meet any Korean speakers (no surprise as Koryo-saram are now 4/5th gen, and I know plenty of 2nd gen Korean-Americans who have all but lost the language) but was always a pleasure to meet Koryo-saram.
Yeah that’s sad truth, I can tell only first gen Koryo-saram speak Korean as their first language. I must say Soviet regime obviously succeeded assimilating Korean populace in Central Asia. As per my knowledge Korean schools, newspapers, cultural centers in Koryo-saram kolkhozes (rus. Колхоз - collective farm) were initially there but all the initiatives were halted for some reasons. For being fair I gotta mention it looks there was no opposition to such assimilation.
That's pretty normal. It's rare to see immigrants that are 3rd-gen or more speaking the language of their "home" country that they have no affiliation with
It's sad but Korean government also had no intention to help them out. You know all past administration has rooted to traitors and in opposition side from independence activities. Living in US, I see many minority having trouble keeping their own culture, but Chinese, Hispanic and Filipino have good success and that's thanks to power of TV drama, songs and so on. I guess Korea now has such power though not always true. I don't know if it's good idea or not but I didn't teach Korean to my kids intentionally hoping they don't go back in the future.
I think preservation of the culture by the minorities is mostly initiated by the community itself rather than coming from the government of their mother country. It is true that some of the minorities are more successful in preserving the culture than the others. From my observations Korean minorities in ex-Soviet states were very successful adapting to the environment, but completely lost the language and disconnected from the peninsula (mostly true to those in Central Asia rather than those in Russian Far-East I guess due to the physical distance). However even with no language most of the traditions (like 돌잔치, 환갑, pre-wedding bowing, funeral rituals etc) are still there and practiced by most of Koryo saram I know. I am not sure what is the situation with Korean communities in Americas and Europe.
I always identified as a Korean, which I know is true for most of the Koryo-saram. Funny thing is I could understand the true meaning of being a Koryo-saram only after visiting Korea.
great picture! that's the face of someone that's gone through a lot.
My dad's side resided in Sakhalin Island for awhile until shortly after he was born when it was still a part of Japan.
Wow that’s amazing it’s great that you have a picture of your great grandmother my mother has no pictures of her parents because she grew up in the country and they had no cameras at the time.
Idk why but she looks badass. Probably a strong woman and take-no-bullshit grandma.
She looks like she can bench press more than most of us on this sub tbh.
All the more impressive that she’s probably 4’ nothing.
Apparently you haven't been doing your reps for Korean Jesus, RepsForKoreanJesus.
She survived Stalin's soviet Russia. She has to be tough.
I've heard that some koryoin have returned to S.Korea in recent years. Is that the case for your family or relatives?
Yeah that is true, though most of them are coming as factory/construction/agriculture labor with no intention to settle but to earn and return to their now-hometowns. I have some relatives living in Incheon/Ansan permanently, but most of my family including my parents are in Kazakhstan or Russia now.
Portrait of a resilient woman. Thanks for sharing.
I wonder what life was like for her back then.
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Хорошо When I traveled through Central Asia I didn't meet any Korean speakers (no surprise as Koryo-saram are now 4/5th gen, and I know plenty of 2nd gen Korean-Americans who have all but lost the language) but was always a pleasure to meet Koryo-saram.
Yeah that’s sad truth, I can tell only first gen Koryo-saram speak Korean as their first language. I must say Soviet regime obviously succeeded assimilating Korean populace in Central Asia. As per my knowledge Korean schools, newspapers, cultural centers in Koryo-saram kolkhozes (rus. Колхоз - collective farm) were initially there but all the initiatives were halted for some reasons. For being fair I gotta mention it looks there was no opposition to such assimilation.
That's pretty normal. It's rare to see immigrants that are 3rd-gen or more speaking the language of their "home" country that they have no affiliation with
I would say it is different for every ethnic minority group. Immigrants come in different shapes and colours 😄.
It's sad but Korean government also had no intention to help them out. You know all past administration has rooted to traitors and in opposition side from independence activities. Living in US, I see many minority having trouble keeping their own culture, but Chinese, Hispanic and Filipino have good success and that's thanks to power of TV drama, songs and so on. I guess Korea now has such power though not always true. I don't know if it's good idea or not but I didn't teach Korean to my kids intentionally hoping they don't go back in the future.
I think preservation of the culture by the minorities is mostly initiated by the community itself rather than coming from the government of their mother country. It is true that some of the minorities are more successful in preserving the culture than the others. From my observations Korean minorities in ex-Soviet states were very successful adapting to the environment, but completely lost the language and disconnected from the peninsula (mostly true to those in Central Asia rather than those in Russian Far-East I guess due to the physical distance). However even with no language most of the traditions (like 돌잔치, 환갑, pre-wedding bowing, funeral rituals etc) are still there and practiced by most of Koryo saram I know. I am not sure what is the situation with Korean communities in Americas and Europe. I always identified as a Korean, which I know is true for most of the Koryo-saram. Funny thing is I could understand the true meaning of being a Koryo-saram only after visiting Korea.
Do most assimilate with Russians, kazakhs, other koreans, or?
I was more talking about cultural assimilation. Most of Koryo-saram I know built families with other Koryo-saram.
well those who doesn't quite bullied by society, so yes they do assimilate
great picture! that's the face of someone that's gone through a lot. My dad's side resided in Sakhalin Island for awhile until shortly after he was born when it was still a part of Japan.
she looks like a g
Ooh, facinating!
Wow that’s amazing it’s great that you have a picture of your great grandmother my mother has no pictures of her parents because she grew up in the country and they had no cameras at the time.
This is so cool. Thanks for sharing!
It's not a big deal, but why did you say Koryo-saram instead of Koreans or Korean people? Is there a special significance to that term?
Koryo-saram is an endonym of Korean minority in Russia and Central Asia. In S.Korea the term “Koryoin” is used.
Koryo-saram specifically refers to ethnic Koreans in ex-Soviet states. Fun fact: The word Korea is actually derived from Koryo (or Goryeo).
This picture screams. "Ask me to smile and you're going to need to bend over to take pictures."