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01Introduction to the Republic of Korea
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02Multicultural Families and Foreigner Support Services
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03Residence and Naturalization
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04Korean Culture and Life
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05Pregnancy and Childbirth
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06Education of Children
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07Health and Healthcare
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08Social Security System
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09Employment and Labor
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10References
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Chapter Introduction Video
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FAQ
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Status of family centers
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Current Status of Danuri Helpline
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Migrant Background Youth Support Foundation
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Current Status of Saeil Center (New Job Center for Women)
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Immigration Offices
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Major Tourist Destinations by Region
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Contact Numbers for Key Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Korea
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Guide to Personal Information Protection
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Danuri Call Center : 1577-1366
가족상담전화 : 1644-6621
21F, 173, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Chungmuro 3-ga, Namsan Square Building)
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Social Inclusion of Immigrants
- Home
- Residence and Naturalization
- Social Inclusion of Immigrants
Social Inclusion of Immigrants
01Programs for Early Adaptation of Immigrants
The 'Initial Adjustment Support Program for Immigrants is provided in 18 languages including Korean to provide information on Korea's basic legal system and social adjustment/ assimilation in helping foreigners stably settle down with daily life in Korean society at the outset of arrival. It is administered at the immigration and migrant offices and Initial Adjustment Support Center. You can apply thru the Social Integration Information Network website (www.socinet.go.kr).
Main Contents of Education
| Participants | Special Subjects | Common Subjects | Hours |
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| Foreign students |
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| 3 hours (foreign populated district, etc.: 2 hours) |
| Foreign Populated district |
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| Foreign entertainers |
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| Marriage immigrants |
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| Immigrant youth |
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| Koreans with foreign nationality (China, CIS) |
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| Seasonal migrant workers |
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| Foreign national workers |
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| Resettled refugees |
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Advantages of Completing the Immigrant Initial Adaptation Program
- M arried immigrants are granted 2 years visa upon registration (excluding those who have entry restrictions)
- Upon participation of the KIIP, 2 hours will be considered completed from the total hours of the whole course as your benefit.(applies to all levels)
- Two(2) hours will be considered complete upon the designation of your first level (however, 0 level is excluded).
02Korea Immigration Integration Program (KIIP)
The Korea Immigration Integration Program facilitates the acquisition of nationality, stay qualification, and etc. for those immigrants who have completed required educational courses (Korean language and cultural courses) approved by the Ministry of Justice, in order to support married immigrants in becoming independent, successful members of Korean society.
Purpose of programs : To promote the early adaptation and successful settlement of immigrants in Korean society
Educational programs
- 1Korean language and culture
- 2Understanding of Korean society
Courses
| Item | Korean language and culture | Understanding Korean society | |||||
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| Step | Step 0 | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | |
| Level | Basic | Beginners 1 | Beginners 2 | Intermediate 1 | Intermediate 2 | Basic | Advanced |
| Course hours | 15 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 70 | 30 |
| Test | N/A | Step 1 test | Step 2 test | Step 3 test | Mid-term test | Comprehensive test for permanent residency | Comprehensive test for naturalization |
| Note | Step 5 Advanced course can be taken after completing the basic courses (attendance of certain course hours required)
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Operation cycle: education courses autonomously operated by institutions
Operating institution: 355 operating institutions (as of March 2024)
Benefits for Program Participants
- When applying for naturalization
- When applying for permanent residence qualification
- When applying for other stay qualification
- When applying for a visa
Progression of Korea Immigration Integration Program (KIIP)
The operation agencies of social integration programs can be checked via Social Integration Information Network (www.socinet.go.kr) ▶ Social integration program ▶ current status of operation agencies.
- 1RegistrationSocial Integration Information Network and Evaluation website registration
- 2Level Assignment (Pre-evaluation, etc.)
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- 1. Starting from level 0
- Select ‘Start from level 0’ from Social Integration Information Network - Level Assignment menu
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- 2. Level assignment through pre-evaluation
- ㉠ Evaluation website Korea Immigration & Integration Program Evaluation (www.kiiptest.org) registration → ㉡ Login → ㉢ Apply for pre-evaluation → ㉣ Pay for test fee → ㉤ Print out receipt → ㉥ Participate in evaluation → ㉦ Level assignment
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- 3. Level assignment through linkage
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- Evaluation linked to Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
- Linked to marriage immigration
- Courses linked to intermediate Korean language education
- However, links to each level is a measure for the regular Korean language classes by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to integrated into the Korea Immigration & Integration Program by the Ministry of Justice, and will be effective only until Dec. 31, 2021
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- 3Announcement of Education CoursesSocial Integration Information Network
- 4Application and Level AssignmentSocial Integration Information Network
- 5Korean Language and Culture
(Level 0~3)Evaluation of Levels 1~3
(Conducted by the operating institute)⇧
(Participants in courses linked to intermediate level may apply) - 6Korean Language and Culture Level 4Mid-term evaluation
(Conducted by the Ministry of Justice)(When assignment result is Level 5)
⇩ - 7Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Basic CourseComprehensive evaluation for permanent residence
(Conducted by the Ministry of Justice) - 8Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Advanced CourseComprehensive evaluation for naturalization
(Conducted by the Ministry of Justice)
Notice for separation of websites for education and evaluation from 2019
Application for Education: Register as a member at Social Integration Information Network (www.socinet.go.kr) to use
Application for Evaluation by the Ministry of Justice: Register as a member at Korea Immigration & Integration Program Evaluation website (www.kiiptest.org) to use
- However, you may register as a member at the evaluation website with a Social Integration Information Network ID. Register on the Social Integration Information Network and then register at the evaluation website.
- 1RegistrationSocial Integration Information Network (www.socinet.go.kr) and Korea Immigration & Integration Program Evaluation (www.kiiptest.org)
- 2② Level Assignment
(Pre-evaluation, etc.)Check the assigned level (Expiration of level assignment: Two years after the date of level assignment) - 3Notice of Education CoursesSocial Integration Information Network「Apply for Courses」
- 4Application and Level AssignmentSocial Integration Information Network「Apply for Courses」
- 5Korean Language and Culture
(Level 0~3)Evaluation of levels 1~3 (conducted by the operating institute - 6Korean Language and Culture Level 4Mid-term evaluation (Conducted by Ministry of Justice)
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(Participants from linked courses may apply) - 7Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Basic CourseComprehensive evaluation for permanent residence (conducted by Ministry of Justice)
- 8Understanding Korean Society Level 5 Advanced CourseComprehensive evaluation for naturalization (conducted by Ministry of Justice)
- Apply and file for pre-evaluation, mid-term evaluation, comprehensive evaluation for permanent residence, and comprehensive evaluation for naturalization at evaluation website after registering on the Social Integration Information Network.
Useful Information
‘Hi Korea’, e-government homepage for foreigners
Through the 'Hi Korea' website, which is operated in three languages, including Korean, English, & Chinese, you can apply for electronic civil petitions such as a valid visa to extend the sojourn duration and report a change in place of residence, or apply for a reservation for a visit to Korea Immigration Service (immigration offices).
- How to Use
Visit homepage(www.hikorea.go.kr) → Sign up for membership → — Access services such as online requests & complaints, reservations, my page, etc.
General information center for foreigners: ☎1345(no area code needed)
Provides information to residents living in Korea to help them adjust to their lifestyle by phone. It is available in 20 different languages including Korean.
- Weekdays 09:00~22:00 (only Korean, English, and Chinese available after 18:00)
- Website www.hikorea.go.kr
Social integration information network (SociNet) homepage
Provided are detailed information on social integration programs, international marriage info. programs, early adaptation programs for marriage immigrants, and integrated citizenship education tailored to permanent residents & naturalized citizens. You can directly apply to participate in the desired curriculum through the website.
- How to Use
Access the website (www.socinet.go.kr) → Register as a member → Avail services such as applying for participation in various social integration education and checking results
This work can be used according to the “KOGL (Korea Open Government License) Type 4: Source Indication+Prohibition of Commercial Use+Prohibition of Change” condition.
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