South Korea as an Ordinary Country: Industrialization, Democracy and the Politics of Immigration (original) (raw)

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The study explores South Korea's transition from a labor-exporting to a labor-importing nation, attributed to its rapid industrialization and economic growth since the 1960s. It highlights the significant influx of foreign workers, particularly from various Asian countries, into low-skilled jobs, countering the notion of South Korean uniqueness regarding immigration. Ultimately, it critiques the prevailing belief among Koreans that large-scale immigration is unlikely, suggesting a need to reassess this perspective in light of global migratory trends.

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