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202550 minPGdocumentary

Me in Korea

202550 minPGdocumentary

About 70% of students at a vocational high school in Jecheon, South Korea, were born overseas and face challenges as teenage immigrants.

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About 70% of students at a vocational high school in Jecheon, South Korea, were born overseas and face challenges as teenage immigrants.

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Lee Ye-jindirector

Lee Ye-jinwriter

Jang Moses Chinkere Seokcheoncast

Kim Yu-shincast

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Moses, Yushin, and Shakhzoda attend a vocational high school in Jecheon, South Korea. About 70% of their classmates were born overseas. The documentary follows these three students as they face challenges related to language, family, and visa status. Each student pursues their dreams while adapting to life in a new country. Their stories reflect the experiences of teenage immigrants in Korea. The film runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2025.

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