Korean in Argentina


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Koreans are believed to have ancestral links to the ancient Mongolians and Turks. They likely migrated to the Korean peninsula from as far away as the Siberian region. Distinct regional differences in culture and politics exist among South Koreans. The most important regional difference is between the Gyeongsang region in the southeast and the Jeolla region in the southwest. The two regions maintain a rivalry that reaches back to the fourth century AD. The rivalry originated from a struggle for control of the peninsula. Korean regional differences melt away among those who migrate to other countries like Argentina. They learn to get along and cooperate, since they are all minorities in a culturally different land.

A small number of Koreans came to Argentina in 1940. Another small number came as POWs during the Korean War (from North Korea) and never returned to Asia. Most came as immigrants in the 1980s, but that ended 10 years later. Initially Argentines viewed them as hard working, but 10 years later they viewed Koreans as opportunists. Many have returned to South Korea since then, and they are still doing that in the 21st century.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Korean came to Argentina with professional skills in pharmaceuticals and accounting. Most gravitated to small business enterprises, especially in textiles.

Typically, Koreans in Argentina speak both Spanish and Korean. There are 30 Korean schools in that country.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Koreans are Christians or Buddhist, though many are secular. Many Koreans see religion as an inherited trait as much or more so than a faith. Also, many South Koreans practice elements of several belief systems including new religions and New Age spiritualities. Many modern, relativistic approaches to faith and hybrid religious belief systems exist. Christianity is the only faith that maintains distinct lines between those who belong to the belief system and those who do not.


What Are Their Needs?

Koreans needs continued clear and consistent representation of biblical Christianity. Koreans in Argentina need to see Christians living out Christ’s teachings about love, service, and faith.


Prayer Items

Pray that God will ignite passion for him and his word in among Koreans in Argentina.
Pray that Koreans will evangelize the lost in Argentina for the glory of God.
Praise God for the amazing missionary vision of the Korean Church!
Pray that Koreans in Argentina will draw the local people to join them as a vibrant mission force.


Scripture Prayers for the Korean in Argentina.


References

Wallace Revels
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koreans_in_Argentina


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Korean
People Name in Country Korean
Pronunciation kor-EE-un
Alternate Names Chaoxian; Chejumal; Chosun; Chosun Jok; Hanghohua; North Korean; South Korean
Population this Country 33,000
Population all Countries 82,148,000
Total Countries 51
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12795
ROP3 Code 105225
Country Argentina
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Argentina
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
15.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 30.00 %)
80.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
5.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Korean (33,000 speakers)
Language Code kor   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Korean (33,000 speakers)
Language Code kor   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Korean

Primary Language:  Korean

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1882-1961)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1887-1983)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1911-2005)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Korean Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Korean YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Dictionary app: Root Korean General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Korean YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Korean Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Profile Source Joshua Project 
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