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Problems of Korean immigrant entrepreneurship

International migration review24 (3) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 436-455

By: Min, Pyong Gap.

Abstract
Based on interviews with 557 Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, California, and evaluated in conjunction with ethnic newspaper articles and personal observations, this study analyzes some of the major problems of Korean entrepreneurs in the United States. These problemsinclude long hours of work and the concentration of businesses in low income, minority areas, that are high in crime and exploitation. In addition, the low level, blue collar businesses in which the entrepreneurs are engaged lead to problems of status inconsistency, and their segregation into the Korean ethnic sub-economy hinders cultural and social assimilation into mainstream American society (p. 436).
Subjects
Mercantile business
Labor supply and employment
Individual enterprise
Status, role, and prestige
Social relationships and groups
culture
Korean Americans
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
1980s
Coverage Date
1980s
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Pyong Gap Min
Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-455)
LCCN
85645414
LCSH
Korean Americans