This study aims at finding an answer to what multiculturalism is in Korea. What are the limitations of multiculturalism in Korea and how can these be improved? The theoretical background chapter...Show moreThis study aims at finding an answer to what multiculturalism is in Korea. What are the limitations of multiculturalism in Korea and how can these be improved? The theoretical background chapter will discuss the national identity of Korea and provide the details of the different immigrant groups. Then various definitions of multiculturalism will be presented and the most comprehensive definition will be chosen as point of reference in this thesis. A short introduction to multiculturalism in Korea will follow. Chapter three will discuss the limits of the promotion of multiculturalism by the government. The first part looks at immigration policies and the second part at multicultural policies. Chapter four looks at how civic society has promoted multiculturalism and discusses the limitations of this. For civic society I have chosen three institutions that have the most influence on public opinion. Respectively non-governmental organisations (NGOs), media and multicultural education will be discussed. Chapter five will provide a few suggestions in order to improve multiculturalism in Korea. Then I will conclude by providing a new definition for multiculturalism in the Korean context.Show less