Decoding New York

Koreatown

From Decoding New York

Introduction
Little Italy
* Evolution
* Here v. There
* Economy
* What's Real
Koreatown
* Evolution
* Here v. There
* Economy
* What's Real
Comparison
* Photo Gallery
* Sources
Koreatown. Location of Koreatown: Koreaway. Photo by www.tqnyc.org/NYC062597/koreatown.htm


Surrounded by Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building, and Herald Square lies a small community that seems to be lost in the overwhelming richness and elite status of its neighborhood, but one whose exponential rate of success boldly flashes its colors and openly challenges its neighbors. This flourishing neighborhood is Koreatown. Although it is a relatively new neighborhood, Koreatown’s success deserves close attention and even praise. What separates Koreatown from other Korean neighborhoods is its image and class. While most Korean neighborhoods are residential and reflect old Korean immigration with an ethnic core deeply set in the Korean community, Koreatown is primarily commercial and the representation of a new modern Korea – Korea of the 21st century. This Korea is built on blossoming businesses for the comfort of young-spirited middle-class crowd providing the most convenient services available. Koreatown is a new blend of old traditional tastes with a zest of new specimens worth trying. It is truly a piece de resistance!


Koreatown.Location of Koreatown: Generally the area of W 32nd street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, referred to as Korea Way. Photo by "google maps"
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