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Where do most ethnic Koreans in Jilin province live?
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Waterfall in the Changbai Mountains.
Most ethnic Koreans in Jilin province reside in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. This region, which is located in the eastern part of the province and shares a border with North Korea, serves as the primary cultural and administrative center for the ethnic Korean population. The city of Yanji, which acts as the capital of the prefecture, is a significant hub for this community, offering services such as Korean-language media and higher education.12