KoreanLatino

KoreanLatino is a cross-cultural identity referring to people who have both Korean and Latino heritage, either through one parent of Korean descent and one parent of Latino/Latina background or through mixed ancestry within diasporic communities. The term is used informally in sociological and cultural discussions to describe a binational or bicultural experience that combines aspects of Korean and Latin American culture.

Historically, Latin America and the United States have hosted sizeable Korean immigrant populations since the early 20th century, with large communities in Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. In these contexts, intermarriage between Koreans and Latin Americans has produced generations with mixed heritage, contributing to the emergence of KoreanLatino identities. Language use may include Korean at home and Spanish or Portuguese in daily life, sometimes alongside Korean or Latin American cultural practices and foods.

Cultural expression can blend Korean and Latin American traditions, from cuisine and music to holidays and community events. KoreanLatino individuals may navigate multiple cultural expectations, negotiate language proficiency, and encounter stereotypes or identity negotiation within both Korean and Latino communities, as well as broader society. Academic research on this identity emphasizes transnational ties, intergenerational dynamics, and the role of diaspora networks in shaping belonging.

The term remains informal and varies in meaning across individuals and communities. It highlights broader patterns of multicultural hybridity in the global era and is sometimes used in media and scholarly works to describe mixed-heritage experiences.