Gwangju City Distributes Living Information Booklets for Foreign Residents

Produced in 7 Languages... Korean and Foreign Languages Displayed Simultaneously
Includes Information on Labor, Employment, Health, Medical Care, and Residency

Cover image of 'Wise Gwangju Life Guide for Foreign Residents'. Provided by Gwangju City

The city of Gwangju announced on the 22nd that it has produced and distributed a lifestyle information booklet titled "Wise Gwangju Life Guide for Foreign Residents" in foreign languages.

The "Gwangju Life Guide" was created to assist foreign residents who face difficulties settling in the region due to limited Korean language skills and lack of information. The booklet reflects feedback from foreign residents themselves and support organizations, and covers topics such as labor and employment, health and medical care, and residency, providing practical information for the daily lives of foreign residents.

The booklet was produced in seven languages: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, Cambodian, and Mongolian. To support Korean language learning for foreign residents, the Korean and foreign language texts are arranged side by side for easy comparison.

Distribution channels have also been diversified to increase accessibility, with the booklet provided to 52 institutions including universities with large numbers of international students, foreign resident-friendly hospitals, workplaces employing foreign workers, and family centers. The information patterns (QR codes) included in the booklet allow users to access the information anytime and anywhere via mobile devices, enhancing convenience.

Lee Youngdong, Director of the Department of Women and Family, said, "We hope that the 'Gwangju Life Guide,' created based on the opinions of foreign residents, will be of great help to those experiencing difficulties in their initial settlement." He added, "We will continue to support efforts to lower language barriers in daily life and help foreign residents become part of the local community."

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