This is the only anthology that covers several different topics related to Koreansâ experiences in the U.S. and Canada. The topics covered are Koreansâ immigration and settlement patterns, changes in Korean immigrantsâ business patterns, Korean immigrant churchesâ social functions, differences between Korean immigrant intact families and geese families, transnational ties, second-generation Koreansâ identity issues, and Korean international studentsâ gender issues. This book focuses on Korean Americansâ twenty-first century experiences. It provides basic statistics about Koreansâ immigration, settlement and business patterns, while it also provides meaningful qualitative data on gender issues and ethnic identity. The annotated bibliography on Korean Americans in Chapter 10 will serve as important guides for beginning researchers studying Korean Americans.