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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2009;52(4):403-409. Published online April 15, 2009.

Child raising and education of marriage-based immigrants in Korea: On the focus of infants

Dong-Hoon DH Seol¹

¹Department of Sociology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Chonbuk, Korea

Correspondence Dong-Hoon DH Seol ,Email: dhseol@chonbuk.ac.kr

Abstract

Due to recent upsurge in international marriages, the socio-cultural adaptation, the reinforcement of family stability, and the social integration support of marriage-based immigrant family have been the major social issues. This paper tries to show the current status of marriage-based immigrants and their children nation-wide. Specifically, it analyzes the statistical trends in international marriages, traits of marriage-based immigrants and their children, their attitudes towards child raising and education, and presents policy measures to enhance their life quality.

Keywords :International marriage, Immigrant, Child raising, International migration