There are hundreds of thousands of Koreans who cannot return to their homes, why are they wandering "in Central Asia"?

In search of a new homeland - ethnic Koreans of Central Asia

The distant land of the Northeast

In the northeastern region of our great Motherland, there is an industrious and intelligent people - the Koreans. They have lived on this land for generations, and although they are inextricably linked to their motherland, the Korean Peninsula, they have also taken root in this fertile soil.

However, in the whirlpool of power struggle between China and Russia in modern times, this nation was unprovoked and forced to leave its homeland and cross the ocean to a strange land in Central Asia.

Difficult migrations

In the second half of the 19th century, with the decline of the Qing Dynasty, Russian power continued to expand eastward, and the northeastern region of China, which borders the Korean Peninsula, gradually fell. In order to counter the Japanese aggression, a large number of Koreans began to pour into the territory of Russia, seeking refuge. However, the Russians did not welcome these "outsiders", fearing that they would leak confidential information to the Japanese. So, on the eve of World War II, the Russian government ordered the forced relocation of these ethnic Koreans to the distant Central Asian region, where the climate was harsh and the living conditions were extremely difficult.

From the Northeast to Central Asia, the journey was full of hardships and sorrows. Ethnic Koreans were forcibly loaded onto trains, far from their familiar hometowns. During the long one-way journey, many died of hunger and cold, leaving only a cold body. Even when they eventually arrived in Central Asia, they faced unfamiliar conditions, rejection by locals, and Russian surveillance, making it difficult to survive.

Rooted in Central Asia

In the face of such a severe predicament, these hard-working and kind-hearted Koreans finally took root in this strange land with their tenacious and unyielding perseverance.

In the long process of development and construction, they worked together with other local ethnic groups to create economic prosperity in Central Asia with their own hands. Whether it's hard farming or high-tech industrial production, the Koreans have shown great potential.

Gradually, they adapted to the local way of life, assimilated into the multiculturalism, and became an integral part of the Central Asian region. While the connection to their homeland, the Korean Peninsula, remains in their hearts, it has become their new home.

Re-search after the collapse of the Soviet Union

However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 90s of the last century, these Koreans who had been in Central Asia for many years faced unprecedented challenges.

The level of economic development of the independent Central Asian countries is uneven, and some countries have fallen into civil strife and turmoil, and their living conditions are very bad. Some ethnic Koreans can't help but look back at their homeland and decide to return to the Korean Peninsula. However, the long journey and high cost mean that many people end up in Central Asia.

For these remaining ethnic Koreans, readjusting to life in Central Asia will not be easy. They are neither fully accepted by the Central Asians, nor do they have a hard time integrating into the Korean life circle. Faced with the embarrassment of identity and the pressure of survival, these new generation of Central Asian Koreans can only struggle to survive in this strange land.

Time flies, and decades pass quietly in this foreign land. Today, these Central Asian Koreans have become an indispensable part of the region, living in harmony with other local ethnic groups and writing the story of this land.

Although they are far away from their homeland, the Korean Peninsula, it has become their home. Even after the arduous migration process, they are still tenacious and rooted here, writing a new chapter with their own double procedures.

We sincerely hope that these Koreans who have been away from home for many years can enjoy peace and well-being on the land of Central Asia, contribute their own strength to this hot land, and write their own wonderful life.

A new life for ethnic Koreans in Central Asia

The vast land of Central Asia has given birth to many cultures of different races, and one of the unique members is these Central Asian Koreans who are silently struggling. After a long journey, they eventually put down roots here and became an integral part of the land.

Today, the Korean people of Central Asia have not only integrated into the local way of life, but also created a new chapter of their own here. They play an important role in agricultural production, industrial manufacturing and other fields, and write their own legendary stories with their industrious hands.

In particular, in the field of education, the achievements of the Korean ethnic group in Central Asia are remarkable. They have established special ethnic schools to pass on the Korean language and culture, injecting a strong national flavor into the next generation. At the same time, they have also actively participated in local higher education, and a large number of outstanding scientific and technological talents have emerged, making important contributions to the development of Central Asian countries.

In addition, the Korean ethnic group in Central Asia has also shone in the fields of medicine and art. They have inherited the essence of traditional Korean medicine and combined it with the local medical system to create a unique medical model. In terms of music, dance and other arts, the Korean ethnic group in Central Asia also retains its own national characteristics, adding a strong charm to the blending of diverse cultures.

It is worth mentioning that the Korean people in Central Asia also show unique characteristics in terms of religious beliefs. Although the surrounding area is predominantly Muslim, most of them maintain their own Buddhist faith and are in harmony with other local religions, showing an open and inclusive attitude.

It can be said that these Central Asian Koreans, who have been away from their homeland for many years, have not only survived in a difficult environment, but have also made remarkable achievements in various fields. With their sweat and wisdom, they have written a moving chapter in this strange land and have become the epitome of cultural integration here.

Looking forward to the future, it is believed that the Korean people in Central Asia will continue to give full play to their unique advantages, inject more vitality into this hot land, and add more luster to this land. Let us praise these Central Asian Koreans and wish them peace and contentment, happiness and health in this foreign land!