일제강점기 한인과 일본인 사진신부의 이주에 관한 비교 연구, 1910-1924

Abstract

This study examines the migration patterns of Korean and Japanese picture brides to the West Coast in the United States from 1910 to 1924. It analyzes special collections, oral histories, interviews, US government documents, contemporary studies, and newspapers to identify the specific characteristics of Korean and Japanese picture brides and to shed light on their motivation and social background in their countries. In particular, I analyzed the procedures and characteristics of picture marriages, and their migration motives in detail. The motives and social backgrounds of Korean and Japanese women who chose picture marriage were quite different. Therefore, I tried to examine the historical importance of their lives and migration experiences by closely analyzing their migration motives and social background. This study presents a balanced perspective on the study of the history of Korean immigration by adding a new methodology, comparative study for the Korean and Japanese picture brides. I expect to contribute to the immigration history of the United States by revealing the differentiated motives and backgrounds of Korean and Japanese women who migrated as picture brides. Ultimately, this study revealed the pioneering spirit and initiative of Korean women during the Japanese colonial period, which were distorted into passive images.