2. South Koreans
in
New York City

4. Waves of Immigration
to the
United States

5. • First Wave (1882 – 1905)
– Approximately 7,000 Koreans
– Chinese Exclusionary Act of 1882
– Includes “Picture Brides”
• Second Wave (1950 – 1964)
– Korean War (1950-1953)
– War Brides, Orphans and Academics
• Third Wave (1965 – Present)
– Immigration Reform Act of 1965
– Family Members

6. Settlement in the U.S.

7. Economic Incorporation
”Disadvantage Theory”

8. Koreatowns in NYC

9. Enclave Niches

11. 2 nd Generation

12. •Ethnic Identity
•Education
•Language
•Acculturation

13. The Future…