Koreans in Germany

Koreans in Germany
Total population
36,000 (2022)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Berlin · Frankfurt
Languages
Korean, German
Religion
Mahayana Buddhism,[2] Christianity[3]
Related ethnic groups
Korean diaspora

Koreans in Germany numbered 31,248 individuals as of 2009, according to the statistics of South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Though they are now only the 14th-largest Korean diaspora community worldwide, they remain the second-largest in Western Europe, behind the rapidly growing community of Koreans in the United Kingdom.[4] As of 2010, Germany has been hosting the second-largest number of Koreans residing in Western Europe, if one excludes Korean sojourners (students and general sojourners).

The largest community of Koreans is situated in the Frankfurt-Rhine Main Area, with 5,300 residents. This area also contains German and European headquarters of large Korean companies such as Kia Motors, Hyundai, Samsung Electronics, LG International, SK Group, Nexen Tire.

  1. ^ "Germany and the Republic of Korea (South Korea): Bilateral relations". auswaertiges-amt.de. April 4, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Korean Buddhist organisations in Germany". World Buddhist Directory. Buddha Dharma Education Association. 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
  3. ^ Cyrus, Norbert (March 2005). "Active Civic Participation of Immigrants in Germany" (PDF). Building Europe with New Citizens? An Inquiry into the Civic Participation of Naturalised Citizens and Foreign Residents in 25 Countries. European Commission. p. 36. Retrieved 9 March 2009.; cites Yoo 1996, listed below
  4. ^ "재외동포현황/Current Status of Overseas Compatriots". South Korea: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2009. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2009.