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We can figure out how much Sakhalin Koreans were helpless during the Japanese colonial period, the Russia-Japan War, and the division of the South and North Korea considering their individual life. After 1990 when Korea and the Soviet Union amity treaty happened, the issue of Sakhalin Koreans’ going back to their homeland was put on the table. Ever since the end of 1980, the issue has been more showing thanks to Korea and Japan Red Cross, however only citizens who are over 65 of age and did not have any family members in Korea were allowed to enter their homeland in 1992 with Korean government’s permission. After this permission 77 people were able to come back. For the help of agreement the Korea and Japan’s agreement of returning home from abroad in 1994, the returning was taken in action so 4,116 people was able to immigrate to Korea in 2013. 52 men and 68 women over 69 were able to come back from Sakhalin and are currently living in JeongKwan new town in Busan. However, the study on their life was limited in their settlement process, daily life and their change of social life and structure. This study is focused on their places that are distinguished settlement into relocation, and even the aspect of cultural conflict from their interview. Most importantly, we tried to find out the correct answers about the critical background throughout their settlement and the influences of relocation.