Stories Archive

A digital collection of personal narratives from Korean diaspora communities around the world

고려인 (Koryo-saram)Uzbekistan / RussiaMarch 29, 2026

Story from Kim Vladislav

I was born in Uzbekistan, but most of my childhood I spent in Russia, in Volgograd, living with my grandmother. At fifteen, I moved to Korea. Since then, I finished school, graduated from university,...

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고려인 (Koryo-saram)RussiaMarch 29, 2026

Story from Kim Pavel

I grew up in a Koryo-saram family where traditions were present, but not strongly emphasized. We celebrated my first birthday with a small asandi, but beyond that, our daily life felt quite Russified....

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고려인 (Koryo-saram)RussiaMarch 29, 2026

Story from Tyan Maxim

In the morning, I go to uni and buy coffee at a cafe. In Korea you don't need to interact with worker directly, so you can just use the ordering machine. But when I'm asked about anything, I answer so...

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고려인 (Koryo-saram)RussiaMarch 29, 2026

Story from Roman Kim

My name is Roman Kim, I am 26 years old, and I currently live in Incheon, South Korea. My journey here has not been a straightforward one. I was born and raised in Moscow, where I lived until the age...

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