National Unification and Conflict in Multicultural Society (in Korean)

Seoul National University New Unification Studies – 7

Author: Choi Yoon-young

Book Introduction

Considering the Relationship Between Unification and Multicultural Society

In the decades following German reunification,, the former East Germans have usually been seen as the group in Germany that carries the greatest burden and suffering from the country’s separated history. However, certain migrants from foreign countries have suffered much greater pain and exclusion. The book focuses on the social conflicts and confusion that Germany, which has historically emphasized its status as a homogeneous single-ethnic nation, experienced shortly after unification. This book points out that Germany has become a multicultural society, but internally the multicultural society has not yet matured. This is especially evident in literature written by immigrants to Germany. Such post-unification social conflicts and problems potentially act as a glimpse into the future, since these struggles are expected to occur in much the same way in Korea, where ethnic consciousness is exceptionally strong. I hope that this book will serve as an opportunity for reflection on immigrants in the process of planning our unification.

Author Introduction

Choi Yoon-young
Current Seoul National University Professor of German Language & Literature

Published: 2016.10.18