Korean immigrants talk about expectations and reality of life in US

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The Korea Times

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Korean immigrants talk about expectations and reality of life in US

Posted : 2022-09-02 16:48

Updated : 2022-09-04 14:45

To those who dream of achieving success through hard work, irrespective of their color, gender, heritage or status, the word ‘American dream' could fill them with hope.

Moving to a different country can come with great opportunities but the life of those in a minority is not all sunshine and roses.

So we listened to stories from Koreans who are living or who have lived in the U.S. about their expectations and the reality of the 'American dream.'

Interviewed / edited by Choi Jin-woo

minlee@koreatimes.co.kr

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