Research Article

Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement

Volume: 3 Number: 1 June 30, 2021
  • Chong-jin Oh *
  • Symbat Zholamanova
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Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement

Abstract

An increase in bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and South Korea has been experienced in many spheres, with advances noted in the economic, social, cultural, and educational areas. It is argued that the historical and cultural affinity of the two nations, such as that of the ethnic Korean diaspora, have played a significant role in the development of these ties. Therefore, this study investigates the socio-cultural, economic, and educational relationship between Kazakhstan and Korea. To this end, the history of the ethnic Koreans in Kazakhstan and the governmental organizations that are involved with the Korean diaspora are first investigated, with a particular focus on social and cultural aspects, after which the economic ties were analysed, along with statistical data related to imports, exports, and investments. Finally, an analysis of the exchange programs in place was completed, including the Korean studies in Kazakhstan, and the Central Asian and Kazakhstani studies in Korea, increasing the understanding regarding the depth of the educational relations between the two countries.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

HUFS Research Fund of 2020; NRF Research Fund of 2020

Project Number

NRF-2020S1A6A3A04064633

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cultural Studies, Sociology, International Relations, Studies of Asian Society, Regional Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Chong-jin Oh * This is me
0000-0002-8980-2688
South Korea

Symbat Zholamanova This is me
0000-0002-8123-812X
Kazakhstan

Publication Date

June 30, 2021

Submission Date

June 3, 2021

Acceptance Date

June 14, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Oh, C.- jin, & Zholamanova, S. (2021). Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies, 3(1), 3-21. https://doi.org/10.38154/cjas.1
AMA
1.Oh C jin, Zholamanova S. Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement. CJAS. 2021;3(1):3-21. doi:10.38154/cjas.1
Chicago
Oh, Chong-jin, and Symbat Zholamanova. 2021. “Socio-Economic Relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The Role of the Korean Diaspora and Homeland Engagement”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 3 (1): 3-21. https://doi.org/10.38154/cjas.1.
EndNote
Oh C- jin, Zholamanova S (June 1, 2021) Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 3 1 3–21.
IEEE
[1]C.- jin Oh and S. Zholamanova, “Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement”, CJAS, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 3–21, June 2021, doi: 10.38154/cjas.1.
ISNAD
Oh, Chong-jin - Zholamanova, Symbat. “Socio-Economic Relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The Role of the Korean Diaspora and Homeland Engagement”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies 3/1 (June 1, 2021): 3-21. https://doi.org/10.38154/cjas.1.
JAMA
1.Oh C- jin, Zholamanova S. Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement. CJAS. 2021;3:3–21.
MLA
Oh, Chong-jin, and Symbat Zholamanova. “Socio-Economic Relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The Role of the Korean Diaspora and Homeland Engagement”. Cappadocia Journal of Area Studies, vol. 3, no. 1, June 2021, pp. 3-21, doi:10.38154/cjas.1.
Vancouver
1.Chong-jin Oh, Symbat Zholamanova. Socio-economic relationship of Korea and Kazakhstan: The role of the Korean diaspora and homeland engagement. CJAS. 2021 Jun. 1;3(1):3-21. doi:10.38154/cjas.1