SOC218H1 Lecture Notes - Korean Canadians, House Of Yi, Glass Ceiling
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#korean canadians in canada first contact of koreans with canada was at the end of the choson (yi dynasty) period. All of them were not perminent residents. Number was very small first korean settled in toronto in 1948. Those who stayed and return back to canada became institutional leadership in the community. They decided to stay due to changes made to policies in canada. 1963, korea opened a mission in ottawa. Due to this formalized relationship between the 2 countries catalyzed the influx of christian koreans into canada. 1970s there was a change of immigration law. Really changed the dynamic of immigration flow. Most of the koreans settle in ontario, toronto. Particularly, the age groups of koreans are quite young, as most immigrants who enter canada were in their early adulthood. Indicating that they work in a integrated canadian market environment. Average total income is much lower for koreans than canadians (20000-38000)
