The research intends to analyse migration experiences of Korean mine Workers in
Germany from the insider’s view. Three cases were analysed and the following
conclusions were drawn: ‘Dream of life reversal’ or ‘project of alternative economical
activities’, and ‘curiosities about the world’ in addition to this economical project were
their main motives for work migration. Because of the strongest economical motive,
‘dedication of mining activities’or ‘mining activities with a side-job’ were their main
experiences as migrants. Regarding economical experiences it was evaluated that they
were far from being in poverty. Concerning education of children as a second migration
experience it was reported that education, including the university study, was possible
without financial burden of the parents by reason of the public education system.
Education of children was described as a success. The former were compared to
economical standards of contemporaries in their home country or Koreans, which are
located in the same surrounding. In addition to these, the latter was evaluated also by a
self-critical point of view. Based on the research, some implications for social welfare
studies and social work practice were suggested.