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In the past, Korean Immigration to the United States of America was mainly driven by war and economical political relationships between the two countries. Like most other citizens of countries from around the world, the Koreans viewed America as a land of opportunity where they could pursue the so called "American Dream." It was believed that they, or their children, could achieve all of their goals through hard work and determination. They wanted to earn money, live better lives, send money back to their families, or build a future for their family in the United States.

The Korean War caused a big surge of immigrants due to the unfavorable conditions during that time period. Many people wished to try and move on from experiences the war put them through by moving away. However immigration was highly regulated and the United States only allowed a certain number of Asian immigrants to enter the country each year. In 1965 the Immigration and Nationality Act was passed which removed a lot of these restrictions. It allowed much more people to come and the number of immigrants started to rise dramatically. However, the conditions in South Korea today are much more desirable and some might call them favorable over the US. Their technology and economy is booming which provides them with many opportunities.

Immigrants during the 50's and 60's typically came to America on a boat made for that specific purpose. As California was the closest state, many of them chose to stay there. Some of the largest Korean populations in the country are in Los Angeles and San Francisco. When they arrived, they had to go through a tedious and complicated process in order to become a citizen. Once they were in, they were free to do whatever they wished. Many people didn't seize the opportunity America provided them and they fell into financial ruin once again. It certainly wasn't easy for anyone, but the people who were determined and worked hard attained their dreams and started a path of success for their children.