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Reflection on Multicultural Education and Multicultural Policy in Korea
Under the influence of globalization, countries that should seriously consider the complicated social integration of foreign immigrants and national residents are increasing more and more. In addition, radical and religious disputes and cultural conflicts within countries are very serious problems. The purpose of this paper is to consider multicultural education and policy in Korean society toward the aim of envisioning a multiculturalism that is more inclusive and cognizant of the needs of Korea’s new cultural diversity. As the number of immigrants increases, the needs for a multicultural policy has also expanded in Korea in recent times. But this 'multicultural situation' is very new to Korea. By examining the social and multicultural policies in Korea, we can identify some essential points. The balance between 'unification' and 'differentiation' is the main dilemma for multicultural policy. Therefore, establishing a solid agreement with the Korean people for a multicultural society is important. Multicultural education in Korea has recently become an important social and educational issue, reflecting recent changes in Korea's position in the national and global context. Multicultural education is not about paternalistic sympathy for minorities or simply learning about other cultures. It is an educational approach based on the principle of mutual equality. This paper first examines the background of multicultural education in Korean society. Secondly, we offer new goals for multicultural education. Finally, we study some problems with and the current status of multicultural policy in Korea. This study examines the current condition of multicultural education in Korea, and the social background of Korea’s multicultural society and its affects on multicultural education in Korea. From this information, we identify the processes and problems involved in the formation of a multicultural society in Korea. Through this, we look at the implications of multicultural education in Korea.
