Mobility and Language among Koreans in Dalian, China: An Online Interview Survey

Abstract

This study is a case study on the mobility and language of Koreans in Dalian, China. It is well-known that Koreans in China are bilingual in Chinese and Korean and have active mobility. However, almost no sociolinguistic studies have clarified the dynamics between these features. This paper explores the dynamics between the mobility and language of Koreans in Dalian, an area which has recently become their home. Based on the current social situation and research trends, an online interview survey was carried out. The results confirmed mobility over generations and flexible language attitudes that integrate tools and symbols, and that both of these influence each other.