Duluth, GA is one of the cities in the U.S. with the highest concentration of Koreans.

 Of the city's official population of about 30,000, over 40% are of Asian descent, with Koreans making up the largest group.

Looking at the broader Gwinnett County, the Korean population is estimated to be around 100,000 to 150,000. This makes it one of the largest Korean communities in the U.S., following LA's Koreatown and northern New Jersey.

The community is quite diverse. It includes first-generation immigrants who arrived since the 1990s, 1.5 and 2nd generation individuals born in the U.S., and new immigrants who have arrived in recent years. First-generation immigrants tend to maintain their lifestyle around Korean churches, Korean businesses, and Korean media.

In contrast, the 1.5 and 2nd generations move freely between mainstream society and the Korean community, growing up in a bilingual environment where both Korean and English are spoken. Recently, new types of Koreans, such as families of employees from large Korean companies, international students, and professionals in the IT industry, have also settled in Duluth.

The area around Pleasant Hill Road is where you can best feel the atmosphere of the Duluth Korean community. This area is bustling with Korean shops where Korean is freely spoken even during the day on weekdays. It's no problem to order in Korean at restaurants, and most service providers, including hair salons, hospitals, insurance companies, and real estate agencies, offer services in Korean.

On weekends, families who have finished church services gather for lunch, often resulting in long waits in front of Korean restaurants. The term "Duluth Town" is informally used, as this area feels like a piece of Korea has been transported here.

The Korean community is also active in organized activities. There are various Korean organizations, including the Gwinnett Korean Association, the Georgia Korean Association, alumni associations, professional groups, and women's organizations. Major cultural events are held during key holidays, and Korean schools in Gwinnett County conduct Korean language and cultural education every Saturday.

In terms of political participation, Korean voter organizations are active, and during election seasons, Korean-language voting materials are distributed. It is not uncommon for politicians from Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia to visit Korean events and give speeches.

One characteristic of the Korean community is a strong emphasis on education. Many families prioritize their children's education, leading to a clear tendency to reside in areas with good school districts. Preferences for neighborhoods within Duluth vary significantly based on school districts.

In schools with a high percentage of Korean students, active networks of Korean parents are maintained. Information about schools, recommendations for tutors, and college admission information are shared in real-time through KakaoTalk and Band. Duluth is undoubtedly one of the cities in the U.S. with the lowest language and cultural barriers for Koreans living here.