Nepalis in South Korea
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Uijeongbu, Ansan, Gimhae, Gwangju[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Korean, Nepali | |
| Religion | |
| Predominantly: Hinduism & Buddhism Minority: Christianity & Kirant Mundhum | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nepali people |
Nepalis in South Koreaare people who are citizens or full time residents of South Korea whose ethnic origins lie fully or partially in the South Asian nation of Nepal.
History
The first wave of Nepalese immigration began in the late 1980's. When Nepal restored it's democracy in the 1990s, it allows Nepalese youths to go abroad in seach of work as labor laws changed.[1]
Nepalese Culture in South Korea
Nepalese festivals such as Tihar, Dasain and Teej are celebrated throughout South Korea. [1]
Reference
- ^ a b c "10,000 Nepalese Diaspora Emerging in Korea". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2009-10-23.