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Multicultural Family Support Programs

About the Language Development Support Program for children of multicultural families

In the Language Development Support Program for children of multicultural families, the level of language development of children from multicultural families is evaluated, and they are provided with the necessary education so that they can use language at a level appropriate for their age. Parents should take an interest in their children’s language development so that they can receive the help they need.

Eligibility criteria

Children aged 12 or under and elementary school students from multicultural families

Service details

How to apply

• Apply in person at the center or by phone(☎ +82-33-648-3019)
• Required documents : Program application form, filming agreement, subject pledge, consent form for collection and use of personal information, consent form for provision of personal information to a third party, resident registration card, family relations certificate (those applying for priority selection must submit the necessary evidentiary document such as a beneficiary certificate, single-parent family certificate, disability certificate, employment certificate, or low-income family certificate)

This service cannot be used in combination with the speech therapy service (voucher program) or child living service.

Interpretation and translation services are provided to marriage immigrants so that they can receive communication support for their families and in society. This service is highly recommended to multicultural families and institutions that face a language barrier.

Eligibility criteria

Multicultural families and individuals or organizations that directly or indirectly support multicultural families in Gangneung

Supported languages

Service details

• Services at the Family Center
  • Interpretation services for education programs
  • Interpretation and translation services by phone or e-mail
  • Counseling upon arrival in Korea regarding family life, cultural differences, etc.
  • Interpretation of information and consultation on real-life issues such as pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting
  • Support for marriage immigrants in getting adjusted to the life in Korea and information on naturalization, sojourn, and assistance programs available to them
• External dispatch
  • Emergency support in case of a crisis
  • Interpretation for family members
  • Interpretation and translation services when using the services of administrative and judicial institutions
  • Interpretation and translation services when using the services of public institutions such as hospitals, public health centers, police stations, and schools

Application Period

Applications accepted from Monday to Friday (the service needs to be booked in advance)

You must book in advance if the interpreter/translator needs to travel to provide the services.

A vehicle is not provided for services that require traveling.

The applicant makes unreasonable demands continually and repeatedly

• The applicant makes unreasonable demands continually and repeatedly
• The applicant is judged to be abusing the service because it is free
• An institution or individual applicant requests services for a document that require notarization
• The applicant requests interpretation/translation services for cases that may lead to a dispute or legal liability
• The applicant requests interpretation/translation services even though they have no problem communicating in Korean

Inquiries about application, use of the service, etc.

• You can request the service by phone, e-mail, or fax, or in-person.
• This service is provided free of charge, in principle.
• Address : 2F, 48, Okga-ro, Gangneung-si, 25552
• Tell : +82-33-648-3019 / Fax : +82-33-651-3147

Korean Language Education Service

This is a program where Korean language education services are provided in a systematic way according to the level of proficiency or each system so that the learner can learn everyday Korean language and understand Korean culture.

• Eligibility criteria
  • A marriage immigrant who arrived no earlier than 5 years ago
  • A child who migrated to Korea (24 years of age or under)
• Service details and period
  • Korean language education levels 1 to 4
  • Vocabulary, grammar, pragmatics, and culture
  • Twice a week, 2 hours per session, once (10 months)
• How to apply
  • Apply in person by visiting the center

Parental education service

Provide parental education service to married immigrants who are having difficulties raising their children due to the language barrier and cultural differences

• Service recipients and criteria
  • Once per stage (up to 15 months, 3 stages)
  • Pregnancy, childbirth, and infancy stage (during pregnancy until 12 months after birth)
  • Infancy (12 months old to 48 months old)
  • Childhood (over 48 months old to 12 years old)
• Service details and period
  • Parental education for child rearing (parental growth, parent-child relationship, nutrition/health management, and school/home life management)
  • Family counseling and emotional support service
  • Other information necessary for living in Korea
  • Twice a week, 2 hours per session, once (5 months)
  • Once per stage
• How to apply
  • Apply in person by visiting the center

Child Education Service

Providing child services to children of multicultural families

• Eligibility criteria
  • 3 to 12-year-old children from multicultural families and children who migrated to Korea
• Service details and period
  • Cognitive domain : reading coaching, homework guidance, and presentation and discussion guidance
  • Self/emotion/society : guidance for self/emotion/social development
  • Cultural competency reinforcement : cultural awareness, sense of identity, and community awareness
  • Citizen education : lifestyle, health and stability, and family life
  • Twice a week, 2 hours per session, once (10 months)
• How to apply (applications accepted throughout the year)
  • Apply for government support to the eup/myeon/dong community center with jurisdiction over your place of residence

If you complete the KIIP, you can receive benefits related to immigration, such as visa, permanent residency, and naturalization.

Participation target

Foreigners legally residing in Korea and naturalized citizens with alien registration card or residence card

Except for those who were naturalized 3 or more years ago

How to apply

• Sign up
  • Register as a member on the KIIP network(https://www.socinet.go.kr/)
• Level assignment
  • Starts from Level 0 : select Level 0

    After completing Level 0, you will be promoted to Level 1 without an assessment.

  • Level assignment based on a preliminary assessment
  • Level assignment in connection with other programs : TOPIK, marriage immigration visa, or Korean language education program (intermediate level)
• Course registration
  • Register for a class for the level you were assigned during the course application period

Promote parent-child interactions by creating an environment where children of multicultural families can communicate in the native languages of the mother and father at home and strengthen the parents’ competency to parent their children as a way to improve communication and emotional bond between the parents and children

Eligibility criteria

Multicultural families with infants and toddlers (incl. multicultural families that are expecting a child or that have children who migrated to Korea)

Service details

How to apply

Apply in person by visiting the center

Assist school-age children from multicultural families in adjusting to society by providing professional counseling regarding any problems they are experiencing in their lives, such as problems at home or with schoolwork or friendships

Helping children of multicultural families gain basic learning skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic skills before entering school so that they can better adjust to the school life