Dongsin University Launches 'Social Integration Program' to Support Immigrant Settlement

Dongsin University has launched the social integration program (KIIP) for the first semester of the 2026 academic year to help immigrants settle in the Jeonnam region. Provided by Dongsin University

Dongsin University announced on the 26th that it has launched the social integration program (KIIP) for the first semester of the 2026 academic year to help immigrants settle in the Jeonnam region.

The opening ceremony was attended by immigrants from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as foreign workers, marriage immigrants, and international students. The event included guidance on the semester's education schedule, course completion procedures, and the introduction of new instructors.

Through this program, Dongsin University plans to provide high-quality education to help foreign immigrants improve their Korean language skills and settle in the local community.

The university is operating a customized Korean language education program for foreigners covering the entire social integration curriculum. It also supports basic competency training necessary for adapting as members of society, including Korean language, Korean culture, and understanding Korean society. In particular, the fifth level of the program is conducted through live online video lectures, recruiting foreign students nationwide. The total number of participants is 115: 21 in level 0, 21 in level 1, 11 in level 2, 25 in level 3, 22 in level 4, and 15 in level 5.

Noh Byungho, head of the Korean Language Education Support Center at Dongsin University, who oversees the program, stated, "We will do our best to help foreign immigrants acquire Korean language communication skills and adapt well to the local community through understanding Korean and regional cultures."

Meanwhile, the Korean Language Education Support Center at Dongsin University is also contributing to fostering and developing local talent by operating a variety of programs, including the Didim School for students with immigrant backgrounds, a training course for bilingual instructors, bilingual camps for students with immigrant backgrounds, and Korean language education for seasonal workers in the region, in addition to the social integration program for immigrants.

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