Story: Koreans

Korea

Korea

Korea is split into two – the Communist north and the democratic south. Almost all Koreans in New Zealand are from South Korea, because North Korea restricts emigration by its citizens.

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Inshil Choe Yoon and Hong-key Yoon, 'Koreans - 20th-century immigration', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/1142/korea (accessed 23 April 2024)

Story by Inshil Choe Yoon and Hong-key Yoon, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 1 Oct 2015, updated 1 Apr 2016