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Korean Kirogi Families: Placemaking, Belonging, and Mothering examines the dynamics of transnational Korean families, or “Kirogi families,” focusing on social capital, belonging, and mothering. Through ethnography and media analysis, the book explores how these families’ sense of belonging is shaped by both home and host societies. It challenges the assumption that educational choices reflect class, showing instead that these decisions are influenced by diverse forms of social capital. The book identifies distinct types of belonging, such as structural, relational, and school district belonging.