Multicultural Education in the Age of Digital Transformation: Possibilities, Limitations, and Future Directions

This study aims to explore the educational implications of two major transformations in Korean society: digital transformation and the transition toward a multicultural society. Through a qualitative analysis of relevant literature—including academic journal articles, dissertations, and policy reports—this research categorizes and examines key discussions surrounding multicultural education and digital transformation. The analysis reveals that digital technologies can play a positive role in supporting immigrant adaptation, facilitating learning, and enhancing multicultural understanding. However, it also highlights negative effects such as the digital divide and the spread of prejudice and discrimination in online spaces. This study critiques the limitations of assimilationist approaches and emphasizes the need for a shift toward educational practices rooted in critical multiculturalism, digital literacy, and spatial citizenship. It offers significant implications for integrating multicultural education and digital transformation within social studies classrooms.