South Korea’s Journey Towards a Multicultural Society: A Filipino Case Study
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Desde su desarrollo económico y ascenso en el mercado global, Corea del Sur se ha ganado una reputación de líder tecnológico. El gobierno ha buscado una imagen internacional positiva mientras enfrentaba la escasez de mano de obra debido al crecimiento económico en la década de los ochenta y una población activa en declive. Esto condujo a políticas de inmigración como el Programa de Capacitación Técnica Industrial (ITTP), que luego fue remplazado en 2004 por el Sistema de Permiso de Empleo (EPS–Employment Permit Sytem), para trabajadores poco calificados. Hoy, la creciente población extranjera presenta desafíos para la integración cultural y la cohesión social. Corea del Sur se esfuerza por convertirse en una sociedad multicultural; si... Ver más
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South Korea’s Journey Towards a Multicultural Society: A Filipino Case Study King Sejong Institute Foundation (2024, September 4). Easy Korean for agricultural and fisheries workers. KSIF. https://www.ksif.or.kr/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=9220000006042&bbsId=bbsmstr_000000000141, retrieved September 10 2024 Lee, J. (2024, July 16). Controversial foreign nanny project sets sail in Seoul. The Korea Herald. https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240716050612 Lee, J.-L. (2023, June 17). Could foreign nannies boost Korea’s ultra-low birthrate? Korea Joongang Daily. https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/06/17/why/why-foreign-nannies-babysitters/20230617070008685.html Lee, H. (2024, September 6). Philippines calls on Korea to pay minimum wage to caregivers. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/09/113_381944.html Lee, C., Maruja, M. B. Asis, S. C., and Seong ii Park (2018). Migratory experiences of filipinos in Korea and their return to the Philippines. IOM MRTC Research Report Series, 2017-02. IOM, Migration Research and Training Centre. Laranjo, R. O. (2017). Politics of language in “Korean style multiculturalism”: Utilization of Filipino language in Korean language textbooks for marriage migrants. Plaridel, 14(1), 53-70. Kukathas, C. (2002). Survey Article: Multiculturalism as fairness. Will Kymlicka’s multicultural citizenship. Journal of Political Philosophy, 5(4), 406-427. Kim, N. (2015). The retreat of multiculturalism? Explaining the South Korean exception. American Behavioral Scientist, 59(6), 727-746. Ministry of Justice (n.d.). Policies and statistics. Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea. https://www.moj.go.kr/moj/2412/subview.do Kim, N. (2012). Multiculturalism and the politics of belonging: The puzzle of multiculturalism in South Korea. Citizenship Studies, 16(1), 103-117. Kim, M. J. (2009). Filipina singers on the live bar stage in South Korea: Positioning between ‘musician’ and ‘entertainer’. The Southeast Asian Review, 19(2), 219-251. Kang, S. (2023). South Korea to seek more foreign workers amid population crisis. Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/ aen20230707005600320. Jun, J. H. (2024, April 19). 100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html Jung, M. H. (2019). Voluntary departure: Re-entry to be allowed for illegal aliens who leave Korea by June. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2019/12/251_280133.html Jung, H. (2020). I am a real Korean: The effect of government support on multicultural youth’s national identity. Asian Studies Review, 44(4), 597-620. International migration of foreign by sex and citizenship (2023, December). kosis. https://kosis.kr/statHtml/statHtml.do?orgId=101&tblId=DT_1B28022&conn_path=I2&language=en Lim, T. (2009). Who is Korean? Migration, immigration and the challenge of multiculturalism in homogeneous societies. The Asia-Pacific Journal, 7(30), 1-20. Oh, S.-M. (2024, February 28). Fertility rate in S. Korea hits another record low of 0.65. Yonhap News Agency. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240228004200320 Carolino, D. T., Ha, J. H., and Yoo, T. H. (2018). Comparative analysis of documented and undocumented overseas Filipino workers in Korea. Asian Journal of International Studies, 23, 1-16. Yu, S. (2023). Migrant racialization in South Korea: Class and nationality as the central narrative. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 46(10), 2089-2110. Text http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501 info:eu-repo/semantics/article Yonhap (2020). Over 8,000 illegal stayers leave Korea voluntarily under incentive program. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/251_282462.html Park, H. (2017). Between globalization and nationalism: The politics of immigration in South Korea. Asian Perspective, 41(3), 377-402. Yea, S. (2004). Runaway brides: Anxieties of identity among trafficked Filipina entertainers in South Korea. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 25(2), 180-197. Watson, I. (2010). Multiculturalism in South Korea: A critical assessment. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 40(2), 337-346. Shin, W., and Moon, R. (2019). Korea’s migrants: From homogeneity to diversity. Asian Survey, 59(4), 595-606. Shin, G. (2022). Beyond representation: How diversity can unleash Korea’s innovation. Stanford University, Center for International Security and Cooperation. https://fsi.stanford.edu/news/beyond-representation-how-diversity-can-unleash-korea%E2%80%99s-innovation Seol, D. (2000). Past and present of foreign workers in Korea 1987-2000. Asian Solidarity Quarterly, 2, 6-31. Romulo, V. (2023). 1st migration webinar: Challenges and opportunities [Video]. Philippine Embassy in Korea. https://libguides.umgc.edu/c.php?g=1003870&p=7270674 Park, K., Seol, D., and Lee, S. (1999). International labor migration and social networks: The case of Filipino workers in Masok, Korea. Korean Journal of Sociology, 33(4), 819-849. Cho, J.-W. (2024, July 16). Seoul to accept applications for Filipino nannies amid caregiver shortage. Korea Joongang Daily. https://korea-joongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-16/national/socialAffairs/Seoul-to-accept-applications-for-Filipino-nannies-amid-caregiver-shortage/2091519 Amit, L. M., Ultra, V. U., Jr., and Song, Y. W. (2020). Link between migration status and occupational health and safety of Filipino migrant workers in South Korea. The Philippine Journal of Science, 149, 451-462. Publication application/pdf Desde su desarrollo económico y ascenso en el mercado global, Corea del Sur se ha ganado una reputación de líder tecnológico. El gobierno ha buscado una imagen internacional positiva mientras enfrentaba la escasez de mano de obra debido al crecimiento económico en la década de los ochenta y una población activa en declive. Esto condujo a políticas de inmigración como el Programa de Capacitación Técnica Industrial (ITTP), que luego fue remplazado en 2004 por el Sistema de Permiso de Empleo (EPS–Employment Permit Sytem), para trabajadores poco calificados. Hoy, la creciente población extranjera presenta desafíos para la integración cultural y la cohesión social. Corea del Sur se esfuerza por convertirse en una sociedad multicultural; sin embargo, la comprensión del multiculturalismo apunta a la asimilación en lugar de la integración, y reproduce narrativas de exclusión entre la población extranjera. Este documento evalúa el multiculturalismo de Corea en consonancia con las experiencias de los trabajadores filipinos en dicho país, en relación con las políticas multiculturales que el gobierno busca implementar. Montalvo Granados , Daniela Camposano, Serena globalización; multiculturalismo; migración; políticas de migración; trabajadores extranjeros 41 Núm. 41 , Año 2025 : Enero-Junio Ahn, J. (2012). Transforming Korea into a multicultural society: Reception of multiculturalism discourse and its discursive disposition in Korea. Asian Ethnicity, 13(1), 97-109. Artículo de revista Facultad de Finanzas, Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales https://revistas.uexternado.edu.co/index.php/oasis/article/view/10022 Esta obra está bajo una licencia internacional Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0. Oasis http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 Español Daniela Montalvo Granados , Serena Camposano - 2024 South Korea’s Journey Towards a Multicultural Society: A Filipino Case Study foreign workers; South Korea’s economic development and ascendance in the global market have earned it a reputation as a technological leader. The government has sought to cultivate a favorable international image, despite facing labor shortages resulting from economic growth in the 1980s and a decline in the working population. This resulted in the implementation of immigration policies such as the Industrial Technical Training Program (ITTP) for low-skilled workers, which was subsequently replaced by the Employment Permit System (EPS) in 2004. The increasing number of foreign residents in South Korea presents a challenge to the country’s cultural integration and social cohesion. Despite efforts to become a multicultural society, the understanding of multiculturalism in South Korea emphasizes assimilation over integration, perpetuating narratives of exclusion among the foreign population. This paper evaluates the multiculturalism policies of the South Korean government in light of the experiences of Filipino workers in Korea. Globalism; multiculturalism; migration; inclusion; immigration policies Journal article 2024-12-03T10:38:49Z 1657-7558 https://revistas.uexternado.edu.co/index.php/oasis/article/download/10022/17122 2024-12-03T10:38:49Z https://doi.org/10.18601/16577558.n41.05 2024-12-03 69 10.18601/16577558.n41.05 88 2346-2132 |
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Desde su desarrollo económico y ascenso en el mercado global, Corea del Sur se ha ganado una reputación de líder tecnológico. El gobierno ha buscado una imagen internacional positiva mientras enfrentaba la escasez de mano de obra debido al crecimiento económico en la década de los ochenta y una población activa en declive. Esto condujo a políticas de inmigración como el Programa de Capacitación Técnica Industrial (ITTP), que luego fue remplazado en 2004 por el Sistema de Permiso de Empleo (EPS–Employment Permit Sytem), para trabajadores poco calificados. Hoy, la creciente población extranjera presenta desafíos para la integración cultural y la cohesión social. Corea del Sur se esfuerza por convertirse en una sociedad multicultural; sin embargo, la comprensión del multiculturalismo apunta a la asimilación en lugar de la integración, y reproduce narrativas de exclusión entre la población extranjera. Este documento evalúa el multiculturalismo de Corea en consonancia con las experiencias de los trabajadores filipinos en dicho país, en relación con las políticas multiculturales que el gobierno busca implementar.
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South Korea’s economic development and ascendance in the global market have earned it a reputation as a technological leader. The government has sought to cultivate a favorable international image, despite facing labor shortages resulting from economic growth in the 1980s and a decline in the working population. This resulted in the implementation of immigration policies such as the Industrial Technical Training Program (ITTP) for low-skilled workers, which was subsequently replaced by the Employment Permit System (EPS) in 2004. The increasing number of foreign residents in South Korea presents a challenge to the country’s cultural integration and social cohesion. Despite efforts to become a multicultural society, the understanding of multiculturalism in South Korea emphasizes assimilation over integration, perpetuating narratives of exclusion among the foreign population. This paper evaluates the multiculturalism policies of the South Korean government in light of the experiences of Filipino workers in Korea.
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globalización; multiculturalismo; migración; políticas de migración; trabajadores extranjeros foreign workers; Globalism; multiculturalism; migration; inclusion; immigration policies |
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King Sejong Institute Foundation (2024, September 4). Easy Korean for agricultural and fisheries workers. KSIF. https://www.ksif.or.kr/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?nttId=9220000006042&bbsId=bbsmstr_000000000141, retrieved September 10 2024 Lee, J. (2024, July 16). Controversial foreign nanny project sets sail in Seoul. The Korea Herald. https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240716050612 Lee, J.-L. (2023, June 17). Could foreign nannies boost Korea’s ultra-low birthrate? Korea Joongang Daily. https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/06/17/why/why-foreign-nannies-babysitters/20230617070008685.html Lee, H. (2024, September 6). Philippines calls on Korea to pay minimum wage to caregivers. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/09/113_381944.html Lee, C., Maruja, M. B. Asis, S. C., and Seong ii Park (2018). Migratory experiences of filipinos in Korea and their return to the Philippines. IOM MRTC Research Report Series, 2017-02. IOM, Migration Research and Training Centre. Laranjo, R. O. (2017). Politics of language in “Korean style multiculturalism”: Utilization of Filipino language in Korean language textbooks for marriage migrants. Plaridel, 14(1), 53-70. Kukathas, C. (2002). Survey Article: Multiculturalism as fairness. Will Kymlicka’s multicultural citizenship. Journal of Political Philosophy, 5(4), 406-427. Kim, N. (2015). The retreat of multiculturalism? Explaining the South Korean exception. American Behavioral Scientist, 59(6), 727-746. Ministry of Justice (n.d.). Policies and statistics. Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea. https://www.moj.go.kr/moj/2412/subview.do Kim, N. (2012). Multiculturalism and the politics of belonging: The puzzle of multiculturalism in South Korea. Citizenship Studies, 16(1), 103-117. Kim, M. J. (2009). Filipina singers on the live bar stage in South Korea: Positioning between ‘musician’ and ‘entertainer’. The Southeast Asian Review, 19(2), 219-251. Kang, S. (2023). South Korea to seek more foreign workers amid population crisis. Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/ aen20230707005600320. Jun, J. H. (2024, April 19). 100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html Jung, M. H. (2019). Voluntary departure: Re-entry to be allowed for illegal aliens who leave Korea by June. The Korea Times. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2019/12/251_280133.html Jung, H. (2020). I am a real Korean: The effect of government support on multicultural youth’s national identity. Asian Studies Review, 44(4), 597-620. International migration of foreign by sex and citizenship (2023, December). kosis. https://kosis.kr/statHtml/statHtml.do?orgId=101&tblId=DT_1B28022&conn_path=I2&language=en Lim, T. (2009). Who is Korean? Migration, immigration and the challenge of multiculturalism in homogeneous societies. The Asia-Pacific Journal, 7(30), 1-20. Oh, S.-M. (2024, February 28). Fertility rate in S. Korea hits another record low of 0.65. Yonhap News Agency. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240228004200320 Carolino, D. T., Ha, J. H., and Yoo, T. H. (2018). Comparative analysis of documented and undocumented overseas Filipino workers in Korea. Asian Journal of International Studies, 23, 1-16. Yu, S. (2023). Migrant racialization in South Korea: Class and nationality as the central narrative. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 46(10), 2089-2110. Yonhap (2020). Over 8,000 illegal stayers leave Korea voluntarily under incentive program. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/251_282462.html Park, H. (2017). Between globalization and nationalism: The politics of immigration in South Korea. Asian Perspective, 41(3), 377-402. Yea, S. (2004). Runaway brides: Anxieties of identity among trafficked Filipina entertainers in South Korea. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 25(2), 180-197. Watson, I. (2010). Multiculturalism in South Korea: A critical assessment. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 40(2), 337-346. Shin, W., and Moon, R. (2019). Korea’s migrants: From homogeneity to diversity. Asian Survey, 59(4), 595-606. Shin, G. (2022). Beyond representation: How diversity can unleash Korea’s innovation. Stanford University, Center for International Security and Cooperation. https://fsi.stanford.edu/news/beyond-representation-how-diversity-can-unleash-korea%E2%80%99s-innovation Seol, D. (2000). Past and present of foreign workers in Korea 1987-2000. Asian Solidarity Quarterly, 2, 6-31. Romulo, V. (2023). 1st migration webinar: Challenges and opportunities [Video]. Philippine Embassy in Korea. https://libguides.umgc.edu/c.php?g=1003870&p=7270674 Park, K., Seol, D., and Lee, S. (1999). International labor migration and social networks: The case of Filipino workers in Masok, Korea. Korean Journal of Sociology, 33(4), 819-849. Cho, J.-W. (2024, July 16). Seoul to accept applications for Filipino nannies amid caregiver shortage. Korea Joongang Daily. https://korea-joongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-07-16/national/socialAffairs/Seoul-to-accept-applications-for-Filipino-nannies-amid-caregiver-shortage/2091519 Amit, L. M., Ultra, V. U., Jr., and Song, Y. W. (2020). Link between migration status and occupational health and safety of Filipino migrant workers in South Korea. The Philippine Journal of Science, 149, 451-462. Ahn, J. (2012). Transforming Korea into a multicultural society: Reception of multiculturalism discourse and its discursive disposition in Korea. Asian Ethnicity, 13(1), 97-109. |
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