This conclusion synthesizes the book’s key findings on the acculturation and identity of newer-generation Korean New Zealanders, who navigate structural integration and affective belonging. While they succeed in education and careers, many feel like “perpetual foreigners,” revealing a disconnect from dominant national narratives. Their experiences reflect segmented assimilation and transnationalism, marked by selective acculturation—blending cultural retention, bilingualism, and mainstream participation. The study emphasizes that structural inclusion does not ensure an emotional connection to national identity. Practical implications include the need for inclusive curricula, heritage language support, and stronger multicultural policies. It calls for future research into comparative Asian identities, longitudinal change, and digital influence. Ultimately, the study challenges rigid assimilation models and affirms hybrid, transnational identities as central to New Zealand’s evolving multicultural identity.