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Guidebookfor Living
in KoreaforForeigners한국생활 가이드북
*The contents of this book are also available through
the multicultural family support portal site
(www.liveinkorea.go.kr)
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8 General Information
8 Ofcial Name of Country: Republic of Korea
8 Location and Area
8 National Flag
9 National Flower
9 Population
9 Economy
10 Administrative Districts
11 Climate
11 Spring
11 Summer
11 Fall
11 Winter
12 Currency
12 Festivals and Seasonal Events
12 Festivals
13 Holidays
16 Foreigner Support Services
16 Korean Language Education
16 Education on Korean Culture and Life in Korea
17 ICT Education
17 Counseling
17 How to Use Foreigner Support Services
18 Foreign Resident Support Organizations
18 Multicultural Family Support Centers
20 Korea Migrants’ Center
21 Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women
22 Korea Immigration Service
23 Websites with Support for Multiple Languages
26 Residence of Foreigners
26 Conrmation of Passport and Visa Expiry Date
28 Registration of Foreign Residents
33 Extension of Stay
35 Change of Nonimmigrant Status
36 Activities Other Than Those Permitted under
the Status
37 Reentry Permit
38 Obligation of Foreign Residents to Report
39 Denizenship
39 Qualication
40 Marriage Immigrants
41 Loss of Denizenship
42 Naturalization
42 Qualications
42 Marriage Immigrants
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I Introduction to the Republic of Korea
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Residence and Naturalization
II Foreign Resident Support Services
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47 Social Integration Programs
50 Inviting Parents and Relatives of
Marriage Immigrants
54 Family Culture
54 Characteristics of Korean Families
55 Language Etiquette
60 Important Days of Celebration for Families
64 Food
64 Food that Koreans Usually Eat
65 Korean Food
71 Sauces
73 Housing Culture
73 Housing Types, and Matters to be Attended to
77 Electricity
78 Use of Water
78 Use of Gas
80 Heating
81 Telecommunications
86 Garbage Collection System
88 Consumption and Economic Life
88 Household Economy
90 How to Purchase and Use Goods
93 How to Save Money, and How to Use Banking
Services
97 Transportation in Korea
97 Buses
100 Subway
104 Taxis
105 Passenger Vehicles
107 Trains
110 Airlines
112 Use of Public Administration
112 Public Administrative Bodies
112 Police Stations
113 Fire Stations
113 Post Ofces
114 Libraries
115 Use of Convenience Facilities 115 Barbershops
115 Beauty Salons
115 Public Baths
120 Pregnancy and Childbirth
120 Recommended Checkups for Expecting
Mothers
120 General Good Practices for Prenatal Health
122 Public Health Centers that Provide Help for
Pregnant Women
124 Giving Birth
125 Infant Healthcare
125 Stages of Infant Development
126 Vaccinations
128 Vaccinations Available at Public Health
Centers
129 Infant Growth Information and Education
129 Pre-Primary Education
130 Childcare Subsidy and Financial Assistance
for Kindergarten
134 Childcare Subsidy for Farmers and Fishers
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Korean Culture and Life
V Pregnancy and Childcare
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VII Health and Healthcare
V Education of Children
138 Educational System of Korea
138 Overview of the Educational System of Korea
138 Operation of the Educational System
139 Primary School Education
139 Guide to Elementary School Admission 142 Prepare to Enter School
144 Make the Child Familiar with School Life at the
Beginning of School Year
149 Middle School Education
149 Academic Programs and Courses
150 Electives
151 Extracurricular Activities
156 High School Education
156 Types of High Schools
157 Welfare Services for Students
161 University Education
161 Types of Higher Education
162 Scholarships
166 National Health Insurance
166 Overview of National Health Insurance
166 Foreign residents who are required
to subscribe to the national health insurance
167 How to Register
167 Benets
168 Payment of Insurance Premium
168 Counseling and Inquiries
169 Medical Allowance System
169 Qualications
170 Fees to Be Charged to Recipients
171 Medical Institutions
171 Types of Medical Institutions
172 Major Services and Major Diseases
173 How to Use Medical Services
174 Coping with Emergency Situations
175Pharmacy
176 Public Health Centers
176 Medical Examination and
Treatment
177 Customized Home Visit Medical
Care Service
178 Free Mental Healthcare Service
179 First Aids
184 Basic Livelihood Security
System
184 Qualications
185 Types of Aid
186 How to Apply
187 National Pension
187 Qualications
188 Amount of Pension
188 Benets
190 Emergency Welfare Aid
190 Qualications
191 How to Apply and Procedures
192 Criteria for Income and Properties
and Eligibility Review Standards
192 Types of Aid
194 Self-Support Services
VIII Social Security System
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224 Cultural Spaces of Korea
225 Tourist Destinations
225 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
228 National Parks
229Major Tourist Destinations by Region
240 Museums and Art Galleries
243 Theme Parks
245 Popular Neighborhoods for Foreigners
250 Multicultural Family Support Centers
☎1577-5432
255 Emergency Support Center for Migrant
Women ☎1577-1366
255 Support Centers for Foreign Workers
256 Korea Immigration Service ☎1345
X Enjoy Korea!
Reference
194 Qualications
194 Working Conditions
195 How to Apply
196 Support for Single-Parent
Families
196 Types of Services
197 How to Apply
200 Employment and Vocational
Training
200 Employment
204 Vocational Training
206 Major Issues Related to Labor
206 Social Insurance
206 Overview of the Labor Standards Law
208 Labor Standards
210 Salary
211 Employment Insurance
211 Unemployment Benets
213 Industrial Accident Compensation
Insurance
213 Industrial Accidents
215 Basic Safety Rules
216 Safety Signs
217 Maternity Leave and Childcare
Leave
217 Maternity Leave
218 Stillbirth and Miscarriage Leave
219 Childcare Leave
IX Employment and Labor
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Introduction to theRepublic of Korea8 General Information
8 Ofcial Name of Country: Republic of Korea
8 Location and Area
8 National Flag
9 National Flower
9 Population
9 Economy
10 Administrative Districts
11 Climate
11 Spring
11 Summer
11 Fall
11 Winter
12 Currency
12 Festivals and Seasonal Events
12 Festivals
13 Holidays
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1>> General Information
1_Ofcial Name of CountryRepublic of Korea, usually called Korea.
2_Location and AreaNortheastern part of Asia, 99,000㎢
(Occupying 45% of the Korean peninsula, which has a total area of 221,000㎢)
3_National Flag (Taegeukgi)The national ag of Korea is called Taegeukgi.
The patterns of the Taegeukgi symbolize the Yin-Yang theory of oriental philosophy,and represent the harmony and equality of the world.
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4_National Flower (Mugungwha)
The national ower of Korea is the Mugungwha.Mugungwha means “eternal ower.” It blooms from July to October.
5_PopulationAs of October 31, 2007, the total population of Korea is 50,087,307, including foreign
residents, making it the 24th most populated country of the 194 countries in the
world. Its population density is 490/㎢, which is the world’s 3rd highest.
6_EconomyAs of 2008, Korea has the world’s 15th largest economy according to the World Bank,
and is a member of OECD. In 2007, Korea recorded a GDP of USD 887.4 billion, and
per capita GNI of USD 18,372. It exports automotives, ships, steel and IT goods.
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Special City Metropolitan Cities ProvincesSpecial Self-
Governing District
1 Seoul
Special City
2 Busan Metropolitan City
3 Daegu Metropolitan City
4 Incheon Metropolitan City
5 Gwangju Metropolitan City
6 Daejeon Metropolitan City
7 Ulsan Metropolitan City
8 Gyeonggi-do
9 Gangwon-do
10 Chungcheongbuk-do
11 Chungcheongnam-do
12 Jeollabuk-do
13 Jeollanam-do
14 Gyeongsangbuk-do
15 Gyeongsangnam-do
16 Jeju Special
Self-
Governing
Province
7_Administrative Districts
Korea consists of 16 self-governing regions.The self-governing districts include one special
city, six metropolitan cities, eight provinces and
one special self-governing province. The self-
governing districts are divided into basic local
governments.
The special city consists of self-governing gus,
while the metropolitan cities consist of self-
governing cities and guns. As of December
2008, the special City and the six metropolitan
cities have a total of 69 self-governing gus. The
six metropolitan cities and eight provinces have
a total of 75 self-governing cities and 86 guns.
Seoul and its vicinities are commonly referred
as the “Capital area”, which includes the cities
of Incheon, Bucheon, Anyang, Seongnam,Uijeongbu, Gwangmyeong, Siheung, Uiwang,
Gunpo, Gwacheon, Guri, Migeum, Gwangju,
Goyang and Hanam. 50% of the entire Korean
population resides in this area with 10 million
in Seoul, 2.5 million in Incheon and another 10
million in other cities of Gyeonggi-do.
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2>> Climate
The climate of Korea is temperate, with four distinct seasons.
1_SpringSpring is usually warm, though mornings and
evenings can be chilly from March to May.
Trees and flowers bloom. Winter clothes are
still needed in March. People tend to dress
lightly in April, and it sometimes gets very hot
in May.
2_SummerFrom June to August, the weather is hot, with
temperatures ranging from 25℃ to 35℃.
Heavy rainfalls, called Jangma, frequently
occur between late June and late July. A fewtyphoons with heavy rain and wind visit the
country between August and September.
3_FallFrom September to November, temperatures
get colder, ranging from 10℃ to 25℃. In
November it is almost as cold as it is in winter.People prepare winter clothes and heaters in
advance. The autumn leaves are very beautiful.
4_WinterIn winter, the weather stays very cold, ranging
from -10℃ to 10℃ from December to February.
During this period, the weather seems to run
in a cycle of three very cold days followed by four less cold days. Snow and harsh
winds can be expected. Warm clothes and heaters are necessary until it gets a little
warmer in late February.
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3>> Currency
• The currency of Korea is KRW (Won, ₩ ).
• Exchange rate (as of September 2009) USD 1 = KRW 1,204 / EUR 1 = krw 1,766 /
JPY 100 = KRW 1,310
4>> Festivals and Seasonal Events
1_Festivals
There are various festivals and seasonal events in
Korea. The Korean calendar uses both solar and
lunar dates. Festivals usually follow the lunar
calendar.
• Seollal (January 1)- Meaning: First day of the new year
- Food: Rice cake soup, dumplings
- Characteristics: Wearing new clothes (seolbim),
new year’s greetings to adults, visiting ancestral
graves, and playing a game of yut
• Chuseok(August 15)
- Meaning: Harvest festival
- Food: The year’s new crops and fruits
- Characteristics: Ancestor-memorial services,
visiting ancestral graves, viewing the full moon,
enjoying a Korean circle dance
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Foreign Resident SupportServices16 Foreigner Support Services
16 Korean Language Education
16 Education on Korean Culture and Life in Korea
17 ICT Education
17 Counseling
17 How to Use Foreigner Support Services
18 Foreign Resident Support Organizations
18 Multicultural Family Support Centers(☎1577-5432)
20 Korea Migrants’ Center
21 Emergency Support Center for
Migrant Women (☎1577-1366)
22 Korea Immigration Service (☎1345)
23 Websites with Support for Multiple Languages
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1>> Foreigner Support Services
The number of foreign residents in Korea, including immigrant workers and marriage
immigrants, is growing, and services to support foreign residents in their adaptation
to life in Korea are being provided at the public and the private levels, including Korean
language and culture education, as well as counseling services. In particular, the diverse
services offered by foreign resident support organizations are extremely useful when
foreign residents have difculties in communication, are unfamiliar with Korean culture,
and need to build a network with native Koreans during their early stage of immigration.
1_Korean Language Education
For foreign residents, learning Korean is essential to successfully settling in Korea
and gaining a better understanding of Korean culture. Fortunately, there are many
organizations in Korea that provide opportunities for foreign residents to learn Korean
free of charge. Multicultural Family Support Centers, Korea migrants’ Center and Korean
Language School are a few of the leading organizations that provide Korean languageeducation for foreign residents.
The Multicultural Family Support Centers also operate a Visiting Education Program,
through which Korean language instructors are dispatched to the homes of marriage
immigrants.
With an increasing number of online Korean language education programs being
provided, foreign residents can now easily learn Korean at home.
2_Education on Korean Culture and Life in Korea
Programs for education on Korean culture and life in Korea are being provided in order
to help foreign residents overcome difculties in Korean life caused by gaps in cultures
and lifestyle. There are lectures and experience programs dedicated to education on
multicultural understanding, law, human rights, marriage, family and adaptation to
Korean society.
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3_ICT Education
Most Korean households use PCs, and Korea has a highly advanced Internet network.
Users can obtain rich information using the Internet, and enjoy the convenience of various
online services, such as Internet banking and administrative services. Accordingly, many
organizations, including the Multicultural Family Support Centers and the Korea Migrants’
Center, operate ICT education programs to enable foreign residents to learn how to
search for information through the Internet, and how to use diverse applications.
4_Counseling
Counseling services aim to help foreign residents that
are experiencing difficulties in Korea, by providing
them with the advice that they need to solve their
problems. (Family affairs, labor, residence and law)
5_How to Use Foreigner Support Services
Additional services for foreign residents include employment and business start-up
assistance, and translation and interpretation services. For information on these services,
check the programs of the following foreign resident support organizations, and contact
each organization for more details.
.Useful Information
Translation and Interpretation Service for Marriage Immigrants
• Marriage immigrants who are uent in Korean and their mother languages provide interpretation and
translation services for new marriage immigrants at Multicultural Family Support Centers.
• This service is offered in 12 languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, English, Tagalog, Mongolian,
Russian, Japanese, Cambodian, Indonesian, Nepali, Thai and Uzbek. Marriage immigrants can freely
use this service when they require counseling, or when accessing government services at the early stage
of immigration.
• Call☎1577-5432, and you will be connected to the nearest Multicultural Family Support Center.
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2>> Foreign Resident Support Organizations
Foreign resident support organizations are organizations established for the purpose of
providing foreign residents and their families with support during their life in Korea. These
organizations include the Multicultural Family Support Centers, the Korea Migrants’ Center
and the Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women, and are operated through the
support of the government. There are also local or private foreign resident support centers,
such as Global Center. Ansan City, which has a dense population of foreign residents, has
established Ansan Migrant Community Service Center to provide diverse administrative
services for foreign residents. In addition, various organizations providing services for
Korean citizens, such as community centers and local cultural centers, also operate services
dedicated to supporting foreign residents.
1_Multicultural Family Support Centers (☎1577-5432)
The Multicultural Family Support Centers were established to help marriage immigrants and
their families to successfully settle in Korea, and there are a total of 100 Multicultural FamilySupport Centers being operated in Korea. The Centers provide Korean language education
for marriage immigrants, education on multicultural understanding, education for families,
counseling for individuals and families, employment and business start-up support services,
and translation and interpretation services. The Centers also operate bilingual classes and
services for language development support (support for Korean language education) for the
children of marriage immigrants.
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(1) Overview of Programs
(2) How to Use
• Multicultural Family Support Centers are locally operated. The Centers are open from
09:00 to 18:00 during weekdays.
• As of 2009, a total of 100 Centers are being operated across the nation.
•☎ Call 1577-5432 to contact the nearest Multicultural Family Support Center.
Program Descriptions
Educational Programs
• Korean language education
• Education for families
• Education on multicultural understanding
• Capability development
Counseling Programs
• Counseling (residence, finance, employment, human rights, domestic violence
and sexual violence)
• Counseling on family affairs and marital relations, as well as counseling therapy
Programs for Children
• Childcare Information Center
• Programs for the development of children’s learning capability
• Support for children’s language development
• Bilingual classes
• Support for language education of multicultural children provided by local
childcare centers
• Learning support, through mentoring programs with college students
Programs for the
Development of
Marriage Immigrants’
Capabilities
• Family volunteer club
• Employment and business start-up programs, as well as cooperation with
industry
• Opportunities to serve as native language instructors, multicultural instructors,
translators and interpreters
Improvement of
Awareness and Opinions
of Multiculturalism
• Relationship-building with mothers of marriage immigrants
• Organization of self-reliance groups by nationality
Home Visiting Services
• Visiting childcare support services
• Visiting Korean language education services
• Maternity guidance services
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2_Korea Migrants’ Center
(1) Overview of Programs
(2) How to Use the Programs
• The Center is open from 09:00 to 18:00 during weekdays, and some educational
programs are operated on Sundays.
• For information and counseling in multiple languages, call the Migrants’ Help-line
(1644-0644).
• For help, call 1644-0644 on Sundays (13:00 ~ 19:00) and weekdays, and 02-6900-8000 on
Saturdays.
Program Descriptions
Counseling
• Delays in salary payment
• Change (transfer) of employer
• Immigration and residence
• Industrial accidents
• Healthcare and welfare
• Domestic affairs and international marriage• Fraud and violence
Education
• Korean language education
• ICT education
• Taekwondo lessons
• Special education: law, safety and adaptation to Korean society
Events
• Community events
• Educational events
• Cultural events
Healthcare• Basic healthcare services for migrant workers who have difficulties visiting
small clinics due to language problems.
Media
• MNTV.NET: Internet broadcasting station for immigrants
• Migrant.kr: Network of ofcials in charge
• MigrantOK: Monthly newsletter published in multiple languages
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3_Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women (☎1577-1366)
The Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women provides emergency services for
migrant women 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Migrant women may use the Center if
they have become victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and sexual abuse, or if they
need emergency shelter. They can also access the services of the Center if they are having
difculties or need information, and access the legal counseling services regarding issues
related to immigration and nationality.
Migrant women who can speak Korean, English, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, Mongolian
and Tagalog serve as counselors. After providing counseling services, the Center connectswomen in crisis to related organizations (domestic violence counseling centers, sexual
violence counseling centers, shelters for victims of domestic violence, police stations, law
rms, hospitals, women’s organizations, welfare organizations and one-stop service centers
of hospitals) so that migrant women can solve their problems.
(1) Overview of Programs
(2) How to Use the Programs
• For counseling services, call☎1577-1366.
• If necessary, counseling services can be provided through interviews, the website or
e-mail. All information related to the counseling services are not disclosed for protection
of personal information.
• Online counseling services are available in Korean and eight foreign languages
(Vietnamese, Chinese, English, Tagalog, Russian, Mongolian, Thai and Cambodian)
• Local centers in Suwon, Daejeon, Gwangju and Busan offer counseling services through
interviews and visiting counseling services.
Program Descriptions
Counseling
• Primary counseling services for migrant victims of violence, provided in their mother languages
• Phone counseling service available for 365 days (1577-1366)
• Counseling services provided in eight languages
Collaborative
Emergency
Support
Services
• Emergency shelter services
• Collaboration with shelters for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human
trafcking
• Collaboration with healthcare, legal, prosecution and police services
Others
• Living and legal information for successful settlement in the Korean society
• Visiting counseling services provided by local centers
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4_Korea Immigration Service (☎1345)
The Korea Immigration Service manages affairs
related to foreign resident registration and residence
permits, and operates additional programs for
education and information services for immigrants.
The Service operates the “Happy Dream Happy Start
Program” at 14 offices from 14:00 to 16:00 on the
second and fourth Thursdays of every month (Day of
Support for Marriage Immigrants), in order to provide newly married immigrants with theinformation they need for a successful life in Korea.
Overview of “Happy Dream Happy Start Program”
- Introduction to Korean society
- Immigration affairs management, including entry permit, family invitations and
nationality- Laws and regulations that apply to everyday life
- Medicine, health insurance and legal counseling
- Introduction of programs for social integration
- Introduction of programs supporting marriage immigrants including Korean language
education programs
.Useful Information
Comprehensive Foreign Resident Support Services (Hi Korea)
Through Hi Korea, applicants can submit online applications for services provided by the Ministry of
Justice, including reservations, reentry permit and visa extensions, in four languages, including Korean,
English, Japanese and Chinese.
• How To Use
- Visit the website (www.hikorea.go.kr)
- Sign up for membership
- Use the services, including e-service, reservations and My Page
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5_Websites with Support for Multiple Languages
As Korea has an advanced ICT network, foreign immigrants are able to obtain information
on life in Korea through websites, and can use cyber educational programs such as
Korean language programs and Korean culture education. In particular, the websites
operated by organizations supporting foreign residents are very useful, as they support
multiple languages.
Websites with Support for Multiple Languages
Websites Address Organizer Services
Multicultural Family
Support Portal Site
www.liveinkorea.
go.kr
The Central Ofce for
Multicultural Family
Support Centers
Korean language education and guide
to life in Korea, integrated multicultural
family support service including
multilingual news
korea.net korea.netKorean Culture and
Information ServiceOfcial website of Korea
KBS World News world.kbs.co.kr KBS WorldMulticultural news, cultural programs
and entertainment programsBroadcasting
Services for
Immigrants
www.mntv.netKorea Migrants’
Center
News in multiple languages and
Korean, in everyday life
e-Learning Services
for Multicultural
Families
ecamp.kdu.eduKorea Digital
UniversityKorean language education
Korea Migrants’
Center
www.migrantok.
org
Korea Migrants’
CenterCounseling and education information
Hi Koreawww.hikorea.
go.krMinistry of Justice
Online applications for services of
the Ministry of Justice, including
reservations, reentry permit, and visa
extension
Mango Net www.mangonet.kr Window to Asia
Community services for marriage
immigrants, including information on
education, healthcare and employment
Salad TV www.saladtv.kr
Salad TV
MulticulturalBroadcasting Station
Internet broadcasting station for
foreign residents, multiculturalfamilies and overseas Koreans
korea sparklingwww.visitkorea.
or.kr
Korea Tourism
Organization
Information on tourist destinations and
festivals of Korea
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Residence and
Naturalization
26 Residence of Foreigners
26 Conrmation of Passport and Visa Expiry Date
28 Registration of Foreign Residents
33 Extension of Stay
35 Change of Nonimmigrant Status
36 Activities Other Than Those Permitted under the Status
37 Reentry Permit
38 Obligation of Foreign Residents to Report
39 Denizenship
39 Qualication
40 Marriage Immigrants
41 Loss of Denizenship
42 Naturalization
42 Qualications
42 Marriage Immigrants
47 Social Integration Programs
50 Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants
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1>> Residence of Foreigners
1_Conrmation of Passport and Visa Expiry Date
All foreigners in Korea must be aware of the expiry dates of the passport and their visa, in
order to avoid inconveniences in the event that they require a visa extension.
Passport
Passports are identification documents containing the personal information of the passport
holders, including their nationality. Travelers are required to carry the passport, as they guarantee
the personal status of the passport holders and are used for diverse purposes.
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Korean Visa
•The date of entry is printed
under “ADMITTED.” The
period of sojourn will be
counted beginning this day.
•The period of sojourn is
90 days after the dateof entry. You must apply
for an extension of the
sojourn period and alien
registration before the
sojourn period expires.
The “Expiry Date” printed under the “Period
of Sojourn” is not the expiration date for your
period of sojourn but for your Korean visa.
Certicate of Alien Registration
① Alien registration number
② Name printed in your passport
③ Nationality printed in your
passport
④ Address in Korea
⑤ Visa status
⑥ Date of issue (top)
Expiration date (bottom)
※ You must apply for an extensionof the sojourn period before the
sojourn period expires.
⑦ Immigration ofce of issue
①
①
②
②
③
④
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(1) Short-term Residents (Type C – up to 90 days)
The expiry date specied on the Visa is the expiry date of the permitted stay.
(2) Long-term Residents and Denizened Foreign Residents: Holders of foreign
resident registration cards
The dates marked on the right side of the bottom of the Foreign Resident Registration
Card are the expiry dates of the permitted stay. When an extension to the permitted stay
is granted, the dates marked on the back of the card are the expiry dates of the permitted
stay.
(3) Marriage Immigrants
The rules applicable to long-term residents and denizened foreign residents are applied
to marriage immigrants.
2_Registration of Foreign Residents
(1) Qualications and Period of Foreign Resident RegistrationForeigners who intend to stay in Korea for more than 90 days are required to register as
foreign residents within 90 days from their date of entry.
• If the period of stay is marked as 59 days on the visa of the passport, registration shall
be made within 59 days from the date of entry.
• If the certicate of stay or the permit for changes is granted during the stay in Korea,
registration shall be made immediately after the permit is granted.
(2) Required Documents
• Required Documents for All Foreign Residents
- Passport
- Application for foreign resident registration (can be obtained at Korea Immigration
Service)
- Two color ID photos (3 cm X 4 cm)
- Supplementary documents (Different supplementary documents are required
according to the status of stay. Please contact the Korea Immigration Service to checkwhich documents are required. )
- Service charge: KRW 10,000 (Government Revenue Stamp)
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(3) Marriage Immigrants
In addition to the above documents, marriage immigrants are required to submit thefollowing documents regarding their spouses (Korean husbands or wives).
- Certicate of Family Relations
- Copy of Resident Registration
- Letter of Reference
(4) Application and Issuance of Certicate of Alien Registration
• The competent ofce of the Korea Immigration Service manages the applications and
issuance of certicates of alien registration.
Korea Immigration Service (☎1345)!
Name of Ofce Address Service Areas
⊙ Seoul, Gyeonggi and Incheon Areas
Seoul
Immigration
Service
121 Mokdong-no, Yangcheon-gu,Seoul
Seoul Special City; Anyang, Gwacheon,
Seongnam, Hanam and Gwangmyeong of
Gyeonggi-do
Sejongno
Branch Ofce
Unhyeongung SK Hub Building, 2F, 12
Samil-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Jongno-gu, Jung-gu, Eunpyeong-gu,
Dongdaemun-gu, Jungnang-gu, Dobong-
gu, Seongbuk-gu, Gangbuk-gu and
Nowon-gu of Seoul Special City
Incheon
Immigration
Service
1-31, Hang-dong 7-ga, Jung-gu,
Incheon
Incheon Metropolitan City;
Ansan, Bucheon, Siheung, Gimpo and
Ongjin of Gyeonggi-do
Suwon
Immigration
Service
1012-6 Yeongtong-dong, Yeongtong-
gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
Gunpo, Euiwang, Suwon Yongin, Osan,
Icheon, Anseong, Hwaseong, Gwangju,
Yangpyeong-gun and Yeoju-gun of
Gyeonggi-do
Pyeongtaek
Branch Ofce
5 Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek,
Gyeonggi-do Pyeongtaek Port and Dangjin Port
Osan Branch
Ofce
Post Ofce Box No. 3, Songtan Post
Ofce, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-doOsan Airbase
Uijeongbu
Immigration
Service
467-2 Deokgye-dong, Yangju,
Gyeonggi-do
Uijeongbu, Dongducheon, Guri, Goyang,Namyangju, Paju, Yangju, Yeoncheon,
Pocheon of Gyeonggi-do;
Cheolwon-gun of Gangwon-do
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Name of Ofce Address Service Areas
⊙ Gangwon Areas
Chuncheon
Immigration Service
6 Saam-ri, Dongnae-myeon,
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Gangwon-do
Gapyeong-gun of Gyeonggi-do
Donghae Branch
Ofce
Dongjin Building, 4F, 847
Cheongok-dong, Donghae,
Gangwon-do
Donghae, Gangneung, Samcheok,
Taebaek and Jeongsun-gun of
Gangwon-do
Sokcho Branch Ofce
Sokcho Port Support Center,
53-3 Dongmyeong-dong, Sokcho,
Gangwon-do
Sokcho, Yangyang and Goseong of
Gangwon-do
Goseong Branch
Ofce
88 Myeongho-ri, Hyeonnae-myeon,
Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Immigration affairs between North and
South Koreas
⊙ Chungbuk, Chungnam and Daejeon Areas
Cheongju
Immigration Service
23, Saeteo1-gil, Heungdeok-gu,
Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do Chungcheongbuk-do
Daejeon Immigration
Service
Mokdong-gil 150, Jung-gu, Daejeon
Metropolitan City
Daejeon Metropolitan City;
Chungcheongnam-do;
Yeongdong-gun and Okcheon-gun of
Chungcheongbuk-do
Daesan Branch
Ofce
Hanseong Building, 3F, 197-8,
Daesan-ri, Daesan-eup, Seosan,
Chungcheongnam-do
Seosan, Taean-gun, Hongseong-gun,
Dangjin-gun and Boryeong Port of
Chungcheongnam-do
⊙ Jeonbuk, Jeonnam and Gwangju Areas
Jeonju Immigration
Service
213 Hoseong-ro, Jeonju,
Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do
Gunsan Branch
Ofce
49-32 Jangmi-dong, Gunsn,
Jeollabuk-do
Gunsan and Janghang Port of
Jeollabuk-do
Yeoju Immigration
Service
267 Museon-ro, Yeosu,
Jeollanam-do
Yeosu, Suncheon and Gwangyang of
Jeollanam-do
Gwangyang Branch
Ofce
1359-5 Jung-dong, Gwangyang,
Jeollanam-do Gwangyang Port
Gwangju
Immigration Service196 Hwajeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
Gwnagju Metropolitan City and
Jeollanam-do (excluding Yeosu,
Suncheon and Gwangyang)
Mokpo Branch Ofce982-2 Ogam-dong, Mokpo,
Jeollanam-do
Mokpo, Wando-gun, Sinan-gun, Muan-
gun, Jindo-gun, Yeongam-gun and
Haenam-gun of Jeollanam-do
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Issuance Procedure of Certicate of Alien RegistrationThe issuance period of the certificate of alien registration may vary according to
the competent office. In general, applicants can pick up their certificate of alien
registration from the office seven to ten days after the date of application, or can
receive it through home delivery by prepaying a delivery charge of KRW 3,000.
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Name of Ofce Address Service Areas
⊙ Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, Daegu and Ulsan Areas
Busan Immigration
Service14 Chungjang-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
Busan Metropolitan City; Gijang-gun and
Gyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae, Yangsan
and Miryang)
Ulsan Branch
Ofce
139-16 Maeam-dong, Nam-gu,
Ulsan Metropolitan CityUlsan Metropolitan City and Ulju-gun
Daegu
Immigration
Service
117 Ansim-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu
Metropolitan City
Daegu Metropolitan City and
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang Branch
Ofce
58-13 Hanggu-dong, Buk-gu,
Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang, Uljin-gun, Yeongdeok—gun and
Uleung-gun of Gyeongsangbuk-do
Masan
Immigration
Service
260 Haean-ro, Masan,
Gyeongsangnam Province
Gyeongsangnam-do (excluding Gimhae,
Yangsan and Miryang)
Tongyeong Branch
Ofce
17`1-10 Dongho-dong, Tongyeong,
Gyeongsangnam-do Tongyeong
Sacheon Branch
Ofce
44-5 Donggeum-dong, Sacheon,
Gyeongsangnam-do
Sacheon, Namhae-gun and Hadong-gun
of Gyeongsangnam-do
Geoje Branch
Ofce
535-5 Majeon-dong, Geoje,
Gyeongsangnam-do Geoje of Gyeongsangnam-do
⊙ Jeju Areas
Jeju Immigration
Service
277 Imhang-no, Jeju, Jeju Special
Self-Governing Province Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
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(5) Management of Certicate of Alien Registration
The certificate of alien registration is necessary for identification of foreign residents.Foreign residents are mandated to carry it.
• Reissuance of the certicate of alien registration : In the below cases, foreign residents
shall apply for reissuance of their certicate of alien registration at the competent Korea
Immigration Service within 14 days.
- When the certicate of alien registration is lost
- When the certicate of alien registration is worn-out
- When there is no room to mark information
- When there is any change of information (name, sex, date of birth or nationality)
• Return of Certificate of Alien Registration : You must return your certificate of alien
registration in the following cases.
Cases When to Return the Card Required Documents
When you leave the
country permanently At the airport before departure None
When you achieve Korean
nationality
Within 14 days of becoming a Korean
citizen
Certicate of Korean
nationality acquisition
and certicate of foreign
nationality loss
In the event of your death
Within 14 days from announcement
of death or within 30 days from the
occurrence of death
Death certicate
Required Documents
• Application for reissuance of the certicate of alien registration
• Letter specifying the reason for application (in the case of a lost card). (There is no
xed form, and the letter should simply detail the circumstances that led to the loss
of the card)• Color photo (3 cm X 4 cm)
• Service charge: KRW 10,000
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3_Extension of Stay
(1) Qualication and Period of Extension
If foreign residents intend to stay for a period longer than the permitted stay, they must
apply for an extension of stay during the period from two months before the expiry date to
the expiry date itself. The foreign resident will be ned if an application is made after the
expiry date.
While a foreign resident may submit an application for an extension of stay up until the
expiry date of the current stay, it is highly recommended to submit such applications in
advance, as foreign residents whose applications are not granted within the period of
permitted stay may become illegal immigrants.
(2) Procedure of Extension of Stay
(3) Required Documents
• Application for extension of stay
• Passport and Foreign Resident Card (if applicable)
• Attached documents, according to status of stay
• Service charge: KRW 30,000
Permit(Information
about permit ismarked on thepassport and
certicate of alienregistration)
Denial(Notice of denial
and order forleave)
Applications forExtension of Stay(Competent Korea
Immigration Serviceor branch ofces)
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(4) Marriage Immigrants
• In addition to the above documents, marriage immigrants are required to submit thefollowing documents.
- Certicate of Family Relations of Korean spouse
- Copy of Resident Registration of Korean spouse
- Letter of Reference regarding Korean spouse
• It is recommended that marriage immigrants who divorce due to unreasonable
treatment by their Korean spouses counsel with experts, as divorces by mutual
agreement do not clarify where the responsibility lies.• If marriage immigrants are ling for divorce, the period of stay may be extended once
until the procedure is closed. The length of such an extension is limited to three months.
If marriage immigrants are unreasonably treated by their Korean spouses or have
difficulties in submitting a good reference regarding their Korean spouses due tounilateral withdrawal, they may visit and seek the help of the nearest immigration
counseling centers, counseling centers for women or Multicultural Family Support
Centers.
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4_Change of Nonimmigrant Status
(1) Qualication and Period of Change of Nonimmigrant Status
If foreign residents in Korea intend to cease the activities permitted under their current
status and undertake activities permitted under another status, they shall apply to the
competent Immigration Service for a permit before undertaking the activities.
• If foreign residents with C-2 Visa make investments in Korea (D-8)
• If foreign residents intend to attend university (D-2) after completing language courses
(D-4)
• If foreign residents with another status get married to a Korean (F-2)
(2) Required Documents
• Application for change of status of stay
• Passport and certicate of alien registration
(if applicable)
• Attached documents, according to status of
stay• Service charge: KRW 50,000
(3) Approval
If the changes are permitted, the permit is
stamped on the passport, and information on
the permit is marked on the Foreign Resident
Card. If changes are not granted, the reason
for denial is provided to the applicant.
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5_Activities Other Than Those Permitted under the Status
(1) Qualication and Period
If long-term foreign residents of Korea who stay for more than 90 days intend to maintain
their current status and undertake activities permitted under another status, they shall
apply for a permit for said activities before undertaking the activities. (Short-term foreign
residents who stay for 90 days or less shall not apply for such permit)
• If foreign students with a D-2 visa continue their studies while working in part-time jobs
(S-3)
• If missionaries with a D-6 visa deliver lectures at universities (E-1)
(2) Required Documents
• Application for change of status of stay
• Passport and certicate of alien registration (if applicable)
• Attached documents, according to status of stay
• Service charge: KRW 50,000 (KRW 30,000 for part-time workers with D-2 or F-2 status)
(3) Approval
If the changes are permitted, the permit is stamped on the passport, and information on
the permit is marked on the certicate of alien registration. If changes are not granted,
the reason for denial is provided to the applicant.
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6_Reentry Permit
(1) Qualication and Period
If long-term foreign residents who stay for 90 days or longer intend to leave and reenter
Korea during their period of stay, they shall first obtain a reentry permit from the
competent ofce of the Korea Immigration Service.
• On the day of departure, foreign residents leaving Korea may purchase a single reentry
permit at the airport or the port, regardless of the competent office of the Korea
Immigration Service.
• If foreign residents leave Korea without rst obtaining a reentry permit, or fail to reenter
during the reentry period, their existing status of stay will be invalidated.
(2) Type
• Single reentry permit: allows foreign residents to reenter Korea once in a year
• Multiple reentry permit: allows foreign residents to reenter Korea more than twice in
two years
(3) Required Documents
• Application for reentry permit
• Passport and certicate of alien registration (if applicable)
• Attached documents, according to status of stay
• Service charge - Single reentry permit: KRW 30,000; Multiple reentry permit: KRW
50,000
(4) Marriage Immigrants
Spouses of Korean citizens (F-2-1) may apply for a multiple reentry permit during the
period of stay. For a marriage immigrant with an F-2-1 visa who is ling for divorce, and
whose period of stay is being extended by three months, a single reentry permit is given.
(5) Extension of Reentry Permit Period
If foreign residents who have left the country with a reentry permit are unable to reenter
Korea due to unavoidable circumstances, they may apply for extension at the localembassy or the local consulate of Korea during the permitted period.
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(2) Obligation to Report Changes in Location of Residence
• Qualication and PeriodIf a foreign resident changes his or her place of residence, the foreign resident must
give moving-in notification to the new competent office of the Korea Immigration
Service or the head of cities, guns or gus of their new addresses within 14 days from
the transfer.
7_Obligation of Foreign Residents to Report
Should any of the following changes occur to a foreign resident during his/her stay in
Korea, the foreign resident is obliged to report the change to the competent ofce of the
Korea Immigration Service. Penalties and disadvantages may be imposed upon foreign
residents who do not observe the obligation to report.
(1) Obligation to Report Changes in Foreign Resident Registration Status
• Qualication and Period
Foreign residents who have been registered in Korea shall report the following changes
of foreign resident information to the competent ofce of the Korea Immigration Service
within 14 days from the date of such change.
• Items to Be Reported
- Changes in name, sex, date of birth and nationality
- Changes in passport number, date of issuance and passport expiry date
- Changes in foreign resident’s organization, or name of the organization
• Report of changes in foreign resident information
• Passport and certicate of alien registration
• Reference of changes
Required
Documents!
• Report of changes of residence
• Passport and certicate of alien registration
Required
Documents
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2>> Denizenship
Foreign residents who meet the following qualications may apply for denizenship at the
competent ofce of the Korea Immigration Service by submitting the required documents
according to status of stay.
1_Qualication
① Foreign residents who have stayed in Korea for more than ve years
② Spouses of Korean citizens, or underage children of Korean denizens
③ Foreign residents who have invested USD 0.5 million or more
④ Overseas Koreans
⑤ Chinese Koreans who were born in Korea
⑥ Doctoral degree holders in high-tech industries
⑦ Bachelor’s degree holders and license holders in high-tech industries
⑧ Experts in specic areas⑨ Special contributors
⑩ Pension subscribers
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2_Marriage Immigrants
Marriage immigrants who meet the following qualications may apply for denizenship by
applying for a permit for change of the status of stay, if they have stayed in Korea for two
or more years.
(1) Qualication
• Marriage immigrants who maintain marital relations with their Korean spouses
• Marriage immigrants whose Korean spouses are dead or missing according to the
adjudication of the Court
• Marriage immigrants who are divorced or separated from their Korean spouses, and
can prove that they are not responsible for the dissolution of the marriage
• Marriage immigrants who had children with Korean spouses and are raising underage
children, regardless of the marital status
(2) Required Documents
• Application for change of status of stay (F-2→
F-5)• Passport and certicate of alien registration
• Certicate of family relations and copy of resident registration of Korean spouses
※ Adjudication of disappearance (if Korean spouses are missing), death certicate (if Korean spouses are
dead), or court decision specifying that Korean spouses are responsible for dissolution of marriage (if
marriage immigrants are divorced or separated from Korean spouses)
• References proving nancial ability (one of the following documents)
- A bank statement with the savings of KRW 30 million or more deposited in the name
of the foreign resident or a family member living together with the foreign resident- A copy of real estate registration or a copy of a lease agreement
- References proving the income of the foreign resident or their spouse, including the
certicate of employment
• Personal reference
※ Persons other than the Korean spouse may provide a personal reference. The referrer shall submit a
certicate of employment, certicate of tax payment and certicate of property tax payment to prove the
ability to give a reference.
• Service charge: KRW 50,000
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(3) Benets
• Marriage immigrants do not have to give up their original nationality.• Marriage immigrants may maintain denizenship even when they divorce Korean
spouses.
• Marriage immigrants may vote in local elections, beginning three years after the date of
denizenship.
• Marriage immigrants do not have to apply for a reentry permit if they reenter Korea
within one year from the date of leave.
3_Loss of Denizenship
Denizened foreign residents may lose denizenship for the following reasons.
• Failure to reenter Korea within the permitted reentry period
• Committing a crime of rebellion or foreign troubles in accordance with the Criminal Law
• Committing a crime such as murder, burglary, drug trafcking, violation of the national
security law, rape, sexual violence and indecent assault
• Giving false information on the application for denizenship, or attempting to subvert theapplication process in another manner
• Marriage to Korean spouse has been determined to be a marriage of convenience
• Entering Korea with a forged, modied, or transferred passport
※ A marriage of convenience is a marriage reported solely for immigration purposes, without the intention
of living in a married relationship with the spouse, and is subject to criminal punishment. Paying a service
charge to a marriage broker does not meet the condition of a marriage of convenience.
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3>> Naturalization
1_Qualication
Foreign residents who meet one of the following qualications may apply for naturalization
at the competent ofce of the Korea Immigration Service.
• To ensure that the detailed qualifications are met, it is recommended to carefully
prepare documents after consulting with experts.
① Foreign residents who have lived in Korea for ve or more years
② Foreign residents whose father or mother was a citizen of Korea or was born in
Korea, who were born in Korea and who have lived in Korea for three or more years
③ Foreign residents who are married to Korean citizens and have lived in Korea for two
or more years
④ Foreign residents whose father or mother is a citizen of Korea
※ Foreign residents whose father or mother was naturalized may apply for a special permit for
naturalization, regardless of age, marital status or period of stay in Korea.
⑤ Foreign residents who have made a special contribution to Korea
2_Marriage Immigrants
(1) Qualication
• Marriage immigrants who entered Korea, were registered as foreign residents, and who
have legally stayed in Korea for two or more years
• Marriage immigrants who have been married to Korean citizens for three or moreyears, and who have lived in Korea for one or more years
• Marriage immigrants who have failed to maintain normal marital relations for a reason
attributable to the Korean spouse, including death, disappearance and other reasons,
and who have stayed in Korea for two or more years
• Marriage immigrants who have had children with Korean spouses and who are raising
the underage children, or who will raise underage children
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(2) Required Documents
• Application for Naturalization (attached: one color photo, 4 cm X 5 cm)※ A copy of the rst page of the application
• Statement of intention of naturalization
• Statement of reference (attached photo)
• A copy of passport
• Certicate of family relations and a copy of the resident registration of Korean spouses
• References proving nancial ability (one of the following documents)
- A bank statement with the savings of KRW 30 million or more deposited in the name of the
foreign resident or a family member living together with the foreign resident
- A copy of real estate registration or a copy of a lease agreement
- References proving the income of the foreign resident or their spouse, including the
certicate of employment
• References proving the suspension of marital relations with the Korean spouse (if
applicable)
※ The adjudication of disappearance (if Korean spouses are missing), the death certicate (if Korean spouses
are dead) or the court decision specifying Korean spouses are responsible for the dissolution of the
marriage (if marriage immigrants have divorced or are separated from Korean spouses)
Additional documents that marriage immigrants need to submit for extension
of stay, application for denizenship and application for naturalization (if marriage
immigrants are not the responsible parties, one or more of the following documents)
• Criminal sentences or decision of divorce (specifying responsibilities of Korean spouses)
• If marriage immigrant led a lawsuit due to violence of Korean spouse: Prosecutor’s decision
of non-prosecution (suspension of indictment or absence of the right of arraignment)• If marriage immigrant was beaten by Korean spouse: Medical certicate (specifying
detailed injury caused by violence of Korean spouse) and image of injury
• If Korean spouse of marriage immigrant is financially incompetent: Decision of
bankruptcy of Korean spouse
• If Korean spouse is missing: Declaration of Korean spouse as a Missing Person
• Statement specifying the reason for suspension of the marital relations written by
relatives who are cousins or closer relatives of the Korean spouse
• Statement specifying that Korean spouses are responsible for suspension of the
marital relations written by the head of the competent tong (ban). (The statement shallinclude the detailed reasons and the courses of suspension of the marital relations.)
• Other documents: Certicates of certied women’s organizations
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• If a marriage immigrant is raising Korean children after divorcing a Korean spouse, the
marriage immigrant shall submit a certicate of family relations of Korean children, and
references proving that the marriage immigrant is raising children or is responsible for
raising children.
• Service charge: KRW 100,000
.Useful Information
If a marriage immigrant has difficulties in maintaining marital relations due to unreasonable
treatment by the Korean spouse, and can prove that he or she is not responsible for the difculties,
the marriage immigrant may be naturalized in Korea even before a divorce is finalized. It is
recommended to consult with an expert on the details of this procedure.
(3) Naturalization Procedure
① Naturalization Permission
Applications for naturalization are only accepted at the ofces of the Korea Immigration Servicethat offer naturalization services. Your Korean spouse must accompany you to your local ofce.
③ Naturalization Permit Granted
Once granted a naturalization permit from the Minister of Justice, you must register
your name in the family register, report renunciation of your foreign nationality, apply forissuance of a resident registration card, and return your certicate of alien registration.
② Applicant Qualication Examination and Interview
• If you apply for naturalization, it will take over one year to have an interview,
including document screening and site survey.
• As notication of your interview will arrive two to four weeks before the day of your
interview, you must inform your local ofce of your new address if your address
changes after your application for naturalization.
• Foreign spouses are exempt from taking the written test, and only need to
be interviewed. Interviews will be graded based on the applicant’s Korean
communication ability and other basic qualications as a Korean national.
• If applicants fail the rst interview, they will be given two more chances to pass the
interview.
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④ Registering Your Name in Family Register
• You must visit your (eup, myeon, or dong) ofce to register your name in your family
register within a month of receiving notication of permission of naturalization.
• You must take your alien registration card and the notification of permission of
naturalization with you.
⑤ Renunciation of Foreign Nationality
• Within six months of receiving notication of permission of naturalization, you must
notify the embassy of your native country or the consulate ofce of the renunciationof your original nationality, and receive a written conrmation of foreign nationality
renunciation. You must then submit this to the person in charge of nationality at
your local ofce of the Korea Immigration Service to receive your foreign nationality
renunciation conrmation.
• You will automatically lose your Korean nationality if you do not receive a “written
confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation” from the embassy within six
months.
• If you cannot issue a “written conrmation of foreign nationality renunciation” in
time due to the immigration laws in your native country or because the embassyof your native country does not exist in Korea, you may submit a “written pledge
of foreign nationality renunciation,” and receive a written conrmation of foreign
nationality renunciation reserve confirmation at your local office of the Korea
Immigration Service. You must submit this to apply for issuance of a resident
registration card.
⑦ Return of Certicate of Alien Registration
• You must return your certicate of alien registration to your local ofce of the Korea
Immigration Service within 14 days of receiving a resident registration card. Be sure
to take your notication of permission of naturalization, a copy of family registration,
your resident registration card, and your certicate of alien registration.
⑥ Application for Resident Registration Card Issuance
• You must take your notification of permission of naturalization, a copy of family
register, and a written confirmation of your foreign nationality renunciation to
your local town, myeon, or dong office, and apply for the issuance of a resident
registration card.
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• Reissuance of a Resident Registration Card : If you lose your resident registration card,
you may have it reissued at your eup, myeon, or dong ofce by preparing a photo (3x4cm)
of yourself taken within the previous six months.
• In the Event of Change in Residence : You must report your new residence to your new
eup, myeon, or dong ofce within 14 days.
(4) Issuance of Resident Registration Card
You will receive a resident registration card after you register your residence. Residentregistration cards prove that you have Korean nationality. Resident registration cards are
used when using administrative agencies and services, and when issuing civil documents.
Be sure not to lend your resident registration card, or tell your resident registration
number to another person. Your resident registration information could be used to
implicate you in a crime.
!
If you do not report your new residence, your resident registration could be cancelled
after an inspection.!
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3_Social Integration Programs
“Social Integration Programs” refer to the educational programs on the Korean language
and Korean society that have been standardized for immigrants. Immigrants who have
completed the programs at the organizations designated by the Ministry of Justice will be
given advantages during the naturalization process.
• Purpose of programs: To promote the early adaptation and successful settlement of
immigrants in Korean society
• Educational programs:① Korean language courses② Courses on Korean society• Program hours: From 50 to 450 hours per person
- Up to 400 hours of Korean language courses, plus 50 hours of courses on Korean
society
- Frequency: Korean language courses – twice per year; Courses on Korean society –
three times per year
※ Required program hours may vary according to the learner’s Korean ability. Marriage
immigrants may skip Levels 3 and 4 of the Korean language courses (please refer to the
detailed map of the Social Integration Program)
• Organizations operating programs: 20 organizations (one per region and two or three
organizations in the Seoul Metropolitan area, as of 2009)
• Advantages for immigrants completing the programs
- Marriage immigrants: Waiting period for review for naturalization is shortened, and
the results are reected in the interviews for naturalization.
- Other immigrants: Exemption from written examination for naturalization, shortened
waiting period for review for naturalization, and results reected in the interviews fornaturalization.
※ At the request of learners, diverse counseling services can be provided during the
education.
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Detailed Map of the Social Integration Program
Organizations Operating Social Integration Programs (as of 2009)
Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Korean Language Courses Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced
Program Hours 100 Hours 100 Hours 100 Hours 100 Hours Exempt
Courses on Korean Society
General
Education
(50 Hours)
Evaluation
of Basic
Understanding
(Grade)
Marriage
Immigrants 29 or lower 30~49 - - 50~100
Other
Immigrants 29 or lower 30~49 50~69 70~89 90~100
Area Organization Tel Address
Seoul
Seoul National University of
Education
(Research Center ofMulticultural Education)
82-2-3475-2324
Seoul National University of
Education, 1650 Seocho1-dong,
Seocho-gu, Seoul
Dongdaemun-gu Multicultural
Family Support Center 82-2-957-1073
Kyung Hee University, 1 Hoegi-
dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Hwawon Community Welfare
Center 82-2-837-0761
476-134 Gurobon-dong, Guro-gu,
Seoul
Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Multicultural Family
Support Center 82-31-257-8504
102-1 Hwaseo-dong, Paldal-gu,
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do
International Unity Network(Pocheon Multicultural Family
Support Center)
82-31-544-0611 191-5 Songwu-ri, Soheul-eup,
Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do
Ansan Migrant Community
Service Center 82-31-481-3297
67 Sincheon-gil, Danwon-gu,
Ansan, Gyeonggi-do
Incheon Incheon Nam-gu Multicultural
Family Support Center 032-440-6545
16 Yeoseonghoegwan-gil, Nam-
gu, Incheon Metropolitan City
Busan
(Ulsan)
Dong-Eui University
(Busan Center of Multiculture
and Social Integration)
82-51-890-1038 995 Eomgwang-ro, Busanjin-gu,
Busan Metropolitan City
Yeongdo-gu Ofce of Busan
Metropolitan City 82-51-419-4631
1151 Taejong-ro, Yeongdo-gu,
Busan Metropolitan City
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Area Organization Tel Address
Daegu Hanuri Family Love
Center 82-53-553-2780
285-23 Sincheon4-dong, Dong-gu,
Daegu Metropolitan City
Gyeongsangbuk-
do
Gumi Multicultural
Family Support Center
(Building Beautiful
Families)
82-54-464-0545 314-3 Hyeonggok-dong, Gumi,
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangnam-
do
Chinju National
University of Education
(Research Center ofMulticultural Families)
82-55-740-1209 380 Sinan-dong, Jinju,
Gyeongsangnam-do
Gwangju
Gwangju Buk-gu
Multicultural Family
Support Center
82-62-363-2963
3F, 3 Dongmun-ro, Wusan-dong,
Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan
City
Jeollanam-do
Jangseong-gun
Multicultural Family
Support Center
82-62-944-9225
1083-9 Yeongcheon-ri, Jangseong-
eup, Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-
do
Jeollabuk-do
Wanju-gun Multicultural
Family Support Center
(Woosuk University)
82-63-290-1036
Woosuk University, 409 Hujeong-ri,
Samrye-ro, Samrye-eup, Wanju-
gun, Jeollabuk-do
Daejeon
Mokwon University
(Center of Research and
Education on Multiculture
and Social Integration)
82-42-829-7288
Mokwon University, 21 Mokwon-
gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan
City
Chungcheongnam-
do
Sangmyung University
(Korean Culture Center) 82-41-550-5391
Sangmyung University, San
92 Anseo-dong, Dongnam-gu,
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do
Chungcheongbuk-
do
Chungcheongbuk-
do Women’s Group
Association
82-43-223-5253
2F Gijeong Building, 16-4
Bukmunro 2-ga, Sangdang-gu,
Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do
Gangwon-do Kangwon University
(Korean Culture Center) 82-33-250-8137
Kangwon University, 1
Kangwondaehak-gil, Chuncheon,
Gangwon-do
Jeju Province Jeju Immigration Center 82-64-712-1140 6F Eunhye Building, #47, Gwawon3-ro, Nohyeong-dong, Jeju
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4>> Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants
Your parents and relatives must apply at a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad for you
to invite them to Korea. Required documents and the number of guests you may invite will
differ based on the Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad. Please consult with an agent at
a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad.
Contact Information of Foreign Ofcial Residences
Foreign Ofcial Residence Contact Information
Consulate General of Guangzhou, China 86-20) 3887-0555
Embassy of Thailand 66-2) 247-7537
Embassy of Vietnam (Hanoi) 84-4) 3831-5110
Consulate General of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 84-8) 3822-5757
Embassy of Mongolia 976-11) 32-1548
Embassy of the Philippines 63-2) 811-6139
Embassy of Indonesia 62-21) 520-1915
Embassy of Cambodia 855-23) 211-900/3
Embassy of Bangladesh 8802) 881-2088
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Korean Culture and Life
54 Family Culture
54 Characteristics of Korean Families
55 Language Etiquette
60 Important Days of Celebration for
Families
64 Food
64 Food that Koreans Usually Eat
65 Korean Food
71 Sauces
73 Housing Culture
73 Housing Types, and Matters to be
Attended to
77
Electricity
78 Use of Water
78 Use of Gas
80 Heating
81 Telecommunications
86 Garbage Collection System
88 Consumption and Economic Life
88 Household Economy
IV
외국인을
위한
생활안내
90 How to Purchase and Use Goods
93 How to Save Money, and How to
Use Banking Services
97 Transportation in Korea
97 Buses
100 Subway
104 Taxis
105 Passenger Vehicles
107 Trains
110 Airlines
112 Use of Public Administration
112 Public Administrative Bodies
112
Police Stations113 Fire Stations
113 Post Ofces
114 Libraries
115 Use of Convenience Facilities
115 Barbershops
115 Beauty Salons
115 Public Baths
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1>> Family Culture
1_Characteristics of Korean Families
Family life in Korea is unique. Marriage immigrants who understand the characteristics
of Korean families can more easily adjust themselves to their new families, and
understand the culture of Korea. Family culture can vary by family and by region. Korean
culture is based on Confucianism. The family culture of Korea has some similarities
to that of countries with Confucian culture, but it has changed in the course of rapid
industrialization.
(1) Family Relations
• A harmonious family is just as important as each member’s happiness.
• Hierarchy is important within the family. Children should be taught to respect their
elders and to express their opinions in a polite manner.
• Parent-child relationships are special. Korean parents place great emphasis on
providing love and care for their children. Sometimes, they can overly indulge their
children and cause them to become extremely dependent.
• Filial piety is greatly emphasized. This refers to the children’s duty to take care of their
parents in their old ages.
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(2) Husband and Wife Relations
• Husband and wife relations are important, but your role as a son or daughter and aparent plays a large part as well.
• Housework and bringing up children have traditionally been considered the woman’s
job. But recently more men are starting to help out at home.
• Korean men are not used to showing affection in public. As a husband praising his wife
in front of other family members is generally frowned upon, they take a prudent attitude
about it.
(3) Adapting to Family Life
In order to have a happy marriage in Korea, it is important to overcome the cultural
differences. It can be difficult to adapt to family life and culture in Korea. If you are
experiencing problems, consider the following recommendations.
※ If you are still facing difculties, contact your nearest Multicultural Family Support Center
(☎1577-5432) or the Migrant Women’s Hotline 1366 Center (☎1577-1366).
• Try to understand each other’s family culture
• Learn more about family tradition from your husband and in-laws
• Respect and follow the family culture
• Solve problems through communication
• Seek help from others
!
2_Language Etiquette“Title” is used when we call someone, and “Designation” is used when we speak of the
person. In Korea, we often use diverse titles or designations to call or refer to the same
person. Korean names and names in Chinese characters are mixed and used as titles and
designations. The use of an incorrect title or designation may give offense to others.
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(1) Titles and Designations of Family Members
In Korea, there are specic titles for each family member. The family trees* below showthe titles and designations used by the husband and wife within the family. The wife
usually uses the honorific level towards the husband’s family, regardless of age. The
husband uses the honorific towards the wife’s family if they are older in age, and less
formal language if they are younger. These customs differ according to the household, so
you should discuss this matter with your husband or in-laws beforehand.
✽
Family tree: Connecting lines are used to explain family relations. A horizontal lineindicates ties by marriage, while a vertical line refers to parent-children relationships.
Titles of Husband’s Family called by the Wife
You-siabeonimChildren-harabeoji
You-sieomeonimChildren-halmeoni
Husband’s Family Tree
You-ajubeonimChildren-keunabeoji
You-hyeongnimChildren-keuneomeoni
Elder brother Elder brother’swife
You-hyeongnimChildren-gomo
You-ajubeonimChildren-gomobu
Elder sister Elder sister’sHusband
You-agassiChildren-gomo
You-seobangnimChildren-gomobu
Youngersister Youngersister’sHusband
You-doryeonnim,seobangnimChildren-samchon
You-dongseoChildren-sungmo
Youngerbrother Youngerbrother’swife
Mother
You-jokaChilden-eonni, obba, hyeong, nuna
You-yeobo, OO abbaChildren-abeoji, abba
Your children
Husband You
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(2) Titles and Designations Used by the Wife in Addressing the Husband’s
Family Tree
✽ Title : Used to call someone
✽ Designation : Used to refer to someone
OO> Son & daughter’s name, O> Family name
Relation Title
(hoching)
Designation (jiching)
Husband Parents-in-
law
Husband’s
family Others Children
Father-in-law abeonim abeonim abeonim abeonim siabeonim harabeoji
Mother-in-law eomeonim eomeonim eomeonim eomeonim sieomeonim halmeoni
Husband yeoboOOabba
yeoboOOabba
abeom, aebi,
geusaram,geui
abeom,aebi
nampyeon,geui, aeabba
abeoji,abba
Elder brother ajubeonim ajubeonim ajubeonim ajubeonim siajubeonim keunabeoji
Elder sister/
younger sister
hyeongnim/
agasi
hyeongnim/
agasi
hyeongnim/
agasi
hyeongnim/
agasi
sinui,
sidongsaeng gomo
Younger
brother
doryeonnim,
seobangnim
doryeonnim,
seobangnim
doryeonnim,
seobangnim
doryeonnim,
seobangnim
doryeonnim,
seobangnim
samchon
(unmarried),
jageunabeojiElder
brother’s wife hyeongnim hyeongnim hyeongnim hyeongnim
hyeongnim,
keun dongseokeuneomeonim
Sister’s
husband seobangnim
seobangnim,
gomobu seobangnim seobangnim gomobu gomobu
Younger
brother’s wife dongseo dongseo dongseo dongseo dongseo jageuneomeonim
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Titles of Wife’s Family called by the Husband
Wife’s Family Tree
You-jangin, abeonimChildren-oeharabeoji
You-jangmonim, eomeonimChildren-oehalmeoni
You-hyeongnimChildren-oesamchon
You-ajumeoniChildren-oesungmo
Brother Brother’s wife
You-cheohyeongChildren-imo
You-hyeongnim,dongseoChildren-imobu
Elder sister Elder sister’shusband
You-cheojeChildren-imo
You-dongseoChildren-imobu
Younger sister Youngerister’shusband
You-cheonamChildren-oesamchon
You-cheonamdaekChildren-oesungmo
Youngerbrother
Youngerbrother’s wife
Mother
You-jokaChildren-eonni, obba, hyeong, nuna
You-yeobo, OO eommaChildren-eomeoni, eomma
Wife You
Father
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(3) Titles and Designations Used by the Husband in Addressing the Husband’s
Family Tree
✽ Title : Used to call someone
✽ Designation: Used to refer to someone
OO> Son & daughter’s name, O> Family name
Relation
Mutual
Destinations
(hoching)
Title (jiching)
Husband
(Wife) Wife’s parents Wife’s family Others Chillren
Father-in-law jangin,
abeonim
abernim,
jangineoreun
abernim,
jangineoreun
abernim,
jangineoreun
oeharabeoji,
jangineoreunoeharabeoji
Mother-in-
law
jangmo,
eomeonim
eomeonim,
jangmonim
eomeonim,
jangmonim
eomeonim,
jangmonim
00 oeharabeoji,
janomonim
oehalmeoni
Wife yeobo,
00 eomma
dangsin,
00 eomma
00 eomi,
jipsaram
00 eomi,
jipsaram
00 eomma,
cheo, anae 00
eomeoni,
eomma
Elder brother/
younger
brother
hyengnim/
cheonam
hyengnim/
cheonam
hyengnim/
cheonam
hyengnim/
cheonam cheonam
oesamchon,
oesukbu
Elder sister/
younger sister
cheohyeong,
cheoje
cheohyeong,
cheoje
cheohyeong,
cheoje
cheohyeong,
cheoje
cheohyeong,
cheoje imo
Elder
brother’s wifeajumeoni cheonamdaek cheonamdaek cheonamdaek cheonamdaek oesukmo
Younger
brother’s wife cheonamdaek cheonamdaek cheonamdaek cheonamdaek
cheonamdaek,
00 oesukmo oesukmo
Elder sister’shyeongnim,
dongseo
hyeongnim,
dongseo
hyeongnim,
dongseo
hyeongnim,
dongseo
dongseo,
imobuimobu
Younger
sister’s
husband
dongseo, 0
seobang
dongseo,
0 seobang
dongseo,
0 seobang
dongseo,
0 seobang
dongseo,
00 imobuimobu
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Modern First Birthday TableTraditional First Birthday Table
(4) Honoric and Casual Expressions
In Korea, there are slight differences in language style depending on the difference in age,relation, and social status between the speaker and the listener. These differences can be
broadly described as two speaking styles: honoric and casual.
• The honoric level is used towards elders and less formal language for younger people.
• Speak at a casual level when speaking to a friend or someone younger than you.
3_Important Days of Celebration for Families
In family life, many signicant events take place, such as the births, marriages, or deaths
of family members or friends. These are important to both the individual and the family,
so you should spend time with members of your family on such occasions.
(1) Birth
• Baekil (One Hundredth Day): In Korea, the hundredth day following the birth of a child is
cause for a big celebration. Typical foods served at a hundredth day celebration include
steamed rice cakes, honey cakes made from red bean, and seaweed soup. The child isdressed in new clothes to celebrate this special day.
• Dol (First Birthday): Relatives and friends are invited to the child’s rst birthday party.
The child is dressed in a traditional Korean costume, known as hanbok. Traditionally,
a table is laid in celebration, with steamed rice cakes, honey cakes, fruits, thread, rice,
money, a pencil, and a book. The child selects an object from the table, and he or she is
given words of wisdom from his or her elders. Recently, some restaurants have begun
to offer a rst birthday table preparation service.
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• Birthday: With regards to one’s elders, birthdays are referred to as saengshin. In Korea,
seaweed soup is cooked for breakfast on birthdays. Sometimes, relatives and friendsare invited to celebrate together. The invited guests prepare birthday gifts, or give money.
(2) Marriage
In Korea today, most weddings are performed in the modern instead of the traditional
style. Modern style weddings can be held in wedding halls, churches, or temples. During
the ceremony, the groom wears a suit, and the bride wears a dress. After
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