Why are there so many Koreans in Shandong Province?

The reasons are as follows:

1. Investment Zone for Korean Enterprises

Qingdao is the city with the most concentrated investment by Korean enterprises in China. According to statistics, there are more than 5,5 Korean enterprises in Qingdao, and their investment in China exceeds 5 billion.

Among so many cities in China, Qingdao stands out as the first choice for Koreans, thanks to its own core competitiveness.

2. Policy support

In May p>1984, Qingdao was approved by the state as one of the first 14 coastal port cities in China to further expand and open up. For more than 3 years, in order to attract overseas investment including Koreans, Qingdao has formulated a series of preferential tax policies, attracting a large number of Korean enterprises to settle in Qingdao.

3. Cultural connectivity

As close neighbors, Chinese civilization and Korean civilization are inextricably linked. Not only that, Qingdao's climate and eating habits are very close to those of South Korea. When Koreans came to Qingdao, there were no cultural barriers and conflicts. This cultural similarity has closely linked the two places.

4. Complete facilities

There are authentic Korean food in supermarkets, Korean restaurants everywhere in the streets, and various Korean signs in public places. In Qingdao, Koreans can still live as comfortably as at home. Such complete supporting facilities have deepened Koreans' recognition of Qingdao.

5. Beautiful environment

What attracts Koreans in Qingdao should also include the beautiful seaside scenery and pleasant climate. Qingdao, just across the sea from South Korea, not only meets the requirements of Koreans for living environment, but also is very convenient to return to China.

6、? Economically

There is no doubt that a large number of Korean enterprises have played an important role in promoting Qingdao's economic development. Now, the economic exchanges between China and South Korea can be said to be ubiquitous. Apart from Korean enterprises, many Koreans have settled and lived in Qingdao, and Korean restaurants and supermarkets, large and small, have blossomed everywhere, which has boosted the economy and promoted employment.

Extended information

Ctrip.com, the largest online travel service provider in China, released the Analysis Report on the Trend of Inbound Tourism in 216. The report shows that Qingdao, the city of entry for tourists, ranks seventh in the country, and South Korea is the largest source country for inbound tourism at present. Phoenix Qingdao has found that it is not only a choice place for Korean tourists, but also a number of Korean gathering areas.

Qingdao has at least three Korean communities: Chengyang, Licang and Nanlaoshan. According to statistics, there are more than 1, Koreans in Qingdao, and Chengyang has the largest population.

Qingdao News Network-There are 1, Koreans in Qingdao. One map shows where they all live.