Discussion on Multiculturalism in Korea

Multiculturalism is in the grip of a fierce dispute throughout the world. In contrast, Multiculturalism in Korea has not been yet faced with the meaningful and acute challenges. What could explain these differences? The purpose of this study is to answer to the question. This thesis suggested three causes of the phenomena. The first cause can be attributed to the lack of theoretical dispute on multiculturalism in Korea. Second, state paternalism that originated from Confucian traditions can be presented to the origin of ‘Korean way of multiculturalism.’ Third, current situation of multiculturalism in Korea results from the absence of ‘politics of multiculturalism.’