Gyeongsang National University Designated as a Hub Institution for the Ministry of Justice Social Integration Program

Providing Social Integration Education for Legal Foreign Residents and Naturalized Citizens Over 3 Years

Foreign international students participating in the social integration program conducted by the Ministry of Justice.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Gyeongsang National University International Language Institute has been designated as a base operation institution for the Ministry of Justice's Immigrant Social Integration Program (KIIP) and will carry out the project for three years starting from 2022.

The Ministry of Justice's Immigrant Social Integration Program targets legally residing foreigners holding foreigner registration cards or residence report cards, as well as naturalized citizens. It is a project that provides educational programs necessary for settling in Korean life and social integration.

Gyeongsang National University International Language Institute, designated as a base operation institution, has decided to strengthen cooperation with the Changwon Immigration Office and the operating institutions in the Gyeongnam 1 base area.

Gyeongsang National University will fulfill its mission as a national base university by systematically providing immigrants and foreign students and researchers with education related to Korean language, Korean culture, and Korean society necessary for domestic life, aiming to integrate immigrants into the local community.

This program consists of five stages from basic to advanced levels. Upon completion of the program, benefits are provided depending on the target, such as exemption from naturalization interview screening, recognition of meeting basic qualifications when applying for permanent residency, additional points when applying for residence status, exemption from proving Korean language proficiency, and exemption from proving Korean language proficiency when applying for a visa.

Among approximately 13,210 foreigners in the western Gyeongnam region, about 480 foreign students and researchers belong to Gyeongsang National University. In addition to the university's own programs for foreigners, enhanced services will be provided through this social integration program.

Lee Seok-kwang, Director of the International Language Institute, said, "We have become able to meet the universal expectations of participating in national policies and fulfilling community service responsibilities," adding, "By hosting the social integration program implemented along with the 3rd Foreign Policy, foreigners in the local community and university will be able to participate in the community and enjoy a sense of belonging and stability as members."

Director Lee also stated, "It will improve the settlement conditions for foreigners and establish an advanced status in culture and administrative policies," and added, "It is significant that Gyeongsang National University, aiming to foster global citizens, participates in national policies as a national base university."

Gyeongsang National University has acquired the status of 'University Certified for Foreign Student Recruitment and Management Capability' and plans to further expand the Ministry of Justice's social integration program.

Additionally, it plans to efficiently support the increasing number of foreign students and researchers to ensure a stable life in Korea.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.