The Koreans of Kazakhstan

14 Dec The Koreans of Kazakhstan

KAZAKHSTAN. Ushtobe. September, 2014. Kazakh soldiers during a military parade in Ushtobe train station. The Soviet government had ordered Kazakhs not to make contact with Koreans. Nevertheless, Kazakhs helped Koreans dig holes in the ground for shelter, gave them food, and some hosted them to survive the first two harsh winters following their relocation.