Koryo Saram refers to the ethnic Koreans who migrated to the Russian Far East and Central Asia, particularly Kazakhstan, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The migration was mainly a result of economic opportunities and political instability in the Korean Peninsula during that period. But beyond the political and historical existence, there are people. Daniil and Yona are two of these people both trying to find their way in modern Korean society. Their identities, language skills, and feelings towards their homeland are very different, yet they relate to each other. With the help of Yunseo, we explored what it means to be a Koryo Saram and discovered much along the way.

Find them online/instagram

Pak Yona: @pkyo1

Daniil: @dnlyeux

Yunseo: @y_jeon_s

고려인 Youth Organization: https://www.instagram.com/ks.youthwave/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

대한고려인협회: https://www.instagram.com/koryosaraminkorea/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Overseas Koreans: https://www.okocc.or.kr/portal_en/global/okf_webzine.do

Discussion Outline

0:00 Introducing the Koryo Saram

25:00 Leaving Moscow: War and Politics

33:15 University and Visas

39:42 Language and Culture

45:30 Appearance and Visuals

53:33 Famous Koryo Saram in Pop Culture

59:20 Multicultural Korea

1:05:00 The Geography of Koryo Saram

1:11:30 North Korea

1:22:50 Misconceptions about Koryo Saram

1:42:50 Final Observations

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