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Hometown Village

99% Invisible

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Return to a Changed Homeland

This chapter examines the hardships faced by Koreans returning to Sakhalin Island after the Soviet Union's collapse, including the lack of governmental support and disorientation in their homeland. It discusses the collaborative international efforts in repatriation and the establishment of supportive communities in South Korea, while also reflecting on the personal challenges of former Sakhalin Koreans adapting to their new lives.

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