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The aim is to identify barriers to multiculturalism in South Korea, particularly for foreign students in Busan.

June 12, 2026The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Global Studies

Obstacles to Multiculturalism in South Korea

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DSDustie SpencerPusan National University VTVladimir Tsoy LMLilly Mueller

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This article analyzes obstacles to multiculturalism faced by foreign students in South Korea, indicating a disconnect between government goals and reality.

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The aim is to identify barriers to multiculturalism in South Korea, particularly for foreign students in Busan.
Focus groups were conducted with undergraduate students to gather qualitative insights.
Students shared experiences regarding integration and inclusion challenges in Korea.
Foreign students reported significant barriers to achieving academic success, citing discrimination and institutional hurdles.
There is a mismatch between the government's multicultural ambitions and the lived experiences of foreign populations.

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Spencer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba4d68101cf8926f0311e https://doi.org/10.18848/2324-755x/cgp/a167

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This article analyzes obstacles to multiculturalism faced by foreign students in South Korea, indicating a disconnect between government goals and reality.

Obstacles to Multiculturalism in South Korea

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Obstacles to Multiculturalism in South Korea

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