Gallup Korea conducted a telephone poll among 501 ethnic Koreans living in the Los Angeles area.  So are Korean-Americans proud of their Korean heritage?

• 78% of respondants said “Yes” they were proud to be Korean.  Only 3% said no and the rest just didn’t feel strongly either way.
• Those of Korean descent were equally proud whether they were second- or first-generation immigrants.  Age and education were also not a factor.
• Asked when they felt most proud of their heritage: 32% said when the Korean national teams triumphed in sporting events.  Approximately 14% singled out the moment when Korea beat the U.S. team in the World Baseball Classic in March.
• Next was when Koreans despite being a minority are able to achieve prominence in any field (9 percent), and when people acknowledge that there are many outstanding and intelligent Koreans (6 percent). Times when respondents saw Korean-Americans work hard were proud moments for 5 percent, and another 5 percent glowed when the quality of Korean products was praised.
• The survey also asked about the discrimination Korean immigrants face. But 61% said they were not being discriminated against, while 24% thought they had been the victims of discrimination, and 16% said the level was “normal.” Those in their 20s experienced less discrimination with 10 percent than those in their 30s and 40s (30%).
• Asked why they experienced discrimination, 30% cited their poor English. Ten percent cited Caucasians’ bias about Asians, 9% felt discriminated against at public institutions, and 3% when they go out to eat in a fancy restaurant.
• To the question whether Koreans living abroad should have the right to vote in the Korean presidential election, 57% said yes and 42% no.

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

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