Koreatown in New York is a business district. Despite its name, Koreans do not constitute an ethnic majority. Thus, the quarter is not an ethnic enclave. However, recently there has been a massive influx of Korean immigrants to this magical place in the heart of the metropolis.
Initially, it was not planned to create a business district on the site of the quarter. However, the proximity to the Empire State Building and the large flow of tourists served as an incentive for its construction. The area is located next to the garment district, representing a fountain of opportunities for rapid career growth. The first public establishments in Koreatown were a Korean literature bookstore and a handful of Korean restaurants. Over time, there were more and more establishments, along with this, the number of Korean immigrants also grew. Along with Koreantowns in New Jersey’s Bergen County and northern New York’s Queens Borough, the area is a popular destination for Korean Americans in the United States. Their total number is estimated at 201,393 people.
This is the second largest ethnic Korean diaspora in the US outside of Korea.
