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South Korea is commonly understood by the world to be a racially and ethnically homogenous society—even Koreans consider themselves as belonging to the same ethnic group and sharing the same language and heritage (Cumings, 2005). Schooling in South Korea has helped circulate this belief, adding to the sense of patriotism and national pride. However, because of rapid economic advancements and urbanization since the 1980s, South Korea has witnessed high growth rates of immigration from the influx of migrant workers and foreign brides.
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Kim, S.K., Kim, L.H.R. (2012). The Need for Multicultural Education in South Korea. In: Urias, D.A. (eds) The Immigration & Education Nexus. Comparative and International Education, vol 12. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-820-9_15
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