Let's Live a Happy Life in Korea - Guidebook for Married Immigrants in Korea

You are a beloved wife. You are a respected mother. You are a wonderful daughter-in-law. You are a valuable new citizen of Korea. The Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs will be your reliable friend and we will help you plan for a brighter future in Korea. We love you.

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Let’s live a happy life in Korea

The Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center (☎1577-5432) provides multicultural families with various services such as education, counseling, child care, child birth education, and cultural programs for their stable settlement and harmonious family relationships in Korea.

Important telephone numbers for helping make your life easier in Korea Feel free to call when you need any help

Let’s live a happy life in Korea! Welcome to Korea. It must be difficult to live in Korea which has different language, custom, and culture compared to your homeland. Although you were not born in Korea, now all of us are one family. The transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center will help married immigrants and their multicultural families lead a stable and happy life in Korea.

Service Center

Telephone

Transnational Marriage & FamilySupport Center

1577-5432

Healthy Family Support Center

1577-9337

National Health Insurance Counseling

1577-1000

Fire/Health & Security

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Employment Support Center

1588-1919

School Violence and Women in Prostitution

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Health & Welfare Call Center

129

Child Abuse

1391

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Emergency Counseling and Hospital Information

Korea Legal and Corporation

National Health Insurance Counseling 02)3270-9161 02)3270-9338

for Foreigners

Emergency Immigrant Women Emergency Support Center

Telephone 1577-1366

Emergencies, Special Calls, Crime Report

Interpretation Service

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1339 1644–0644 1577-0177

Important telephone numbers for helping make your life easier in Korea Service Center

Telephone

Telephone

Bangladesh

02)796-4056

310-22 Dongbinggo-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Cambodia

02)3785-1041

653-24 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

China

02)738-1038

54 Hyoja-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Ecuador

02)739-2401

100 Gongpyeong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Indonesia

02)783-5675

55 Yeouido-dong Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul

Japan

02)2170-5200

18-11 Junghak-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Kazakhstan

02)391-8906

271-5 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Malaysia

02)795-9203

4-1 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Mongolia

02)798-3464

33-5 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Myanmar

02)790-3814

723-1 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Pakistan

02)796-8252

124-13 Itaewon-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Russia

02)318-2116

34-16 Jeong-dong Jung-gu Seoul

Sri Lanka

02)735-2966

Kyobo Building 2002 Jongno-1-ga Jongno-gu Seoul

Thailand

02)795-3098

653-7 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Ukraine

02)790-5696

1-97 Dongbinggo-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Uzbekistan

02)574-6554

1376-1 Diplomatic Center 701 Seocho-2-dong Seocho-gu Seoul

Vietnam

02)739-2065

28-58 Samcheong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

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C O N T E N T S

1 Legal Residency in Korea: Staying in

Korea and Nationality/ Naturalization 05 Alien Registration 06 Extension of Stay 07 Application for Permanent Residency (F-5) Status 08 Naturalization(Acquiring Citizenship)

2 Multicultural Families Support

13 The “Act to Support Multicultural Families Living in Korea” 14 Projects by Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center 16 Door-to-door Education Service for Multicultural Families 17 Agricultural Education Project

3 Pregnancy / Childbirth / Child Care

19 Pregnancy and Health Care 20 Congenital Anomaly, Immature, or Congenital Dysbolism Infant Medical Expense Aid 22 Childbirth-Care Aide 23 Vaccinations

4 Child Education

25 Korean Education System/Children’s Welfare Center 26 Child Care and Kindergarten Subsidies

5 Women and Health 29 30 31 32

National Health Insurance System Medical Allowance System Specialized Home Medical Care Service Free Medical Care

6 Employment and Job Training 35 Employment 36 Job Training 37 Unemployment Insurance

7 Financial Support 39 40 41 42

National Basic Livelihood Security System Self-support Service Emergency Welfare Support Mother-child Welfare

8 Protection of Human Rights

44 Women Migrants Human Rights Center 1577-1336 46 Useful Telephone Numbers for a Convenient Life

Legal Residency in Korea: Staying in Korea and Nationality/ Naturalization

This is a necessary procedure for your stable and legal residency in Korea Korea is your second homeland where you can plan your bright and happy future. As a married immigrant, you should be qualified for legal residency status in Korea in order to lead a safe and stable life.

Entry into Korea

⇨ Alien Registration

⇨ Application for Extension of Stay

⇨ Permission

⇨ After Two Years Residency in Korea

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⇨ Application to Register as a Permanent Resident

Application for Naturalization

※For more information, please visit Korea Immigration Service website (www.immigration.go.kr). ※If you do not complete the procedure necessary for staying in Korea for a given period, you will be considered as an illegal resident, which can lead to deportation, fines, or other penalties.

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Alien Registration

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You are required to register after entry into Korea. If foreigners want to stay in Korea for more than 90 days, they are required to register and then carry their alien registration cards at all times.

When within 90 days from the date of your entry to Korea

Where at a local immigration office

Required Documents passport, application for alien registration, two color photos (3X4cm), spouse’s resident registration, spouse’s family registration and resident registration, spouse’s letter of guarantee (authentication unnecessary) , marriage certificate, and fees (10,000 won)

Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card you may apply for a re-issuance of your alien registration card within 14 days in case of loss, damage, or to make necessary changes – name, sex, date of birth, address, nationality, passport number, issue date, and expiration date. ※R  equired Documents: application form, passport, one color photo (3X4cm), alien registration card (in case of loss, written statement of reasons for the application), and fees (10,000 won)

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Legal Residency in Korea: Staying in Korea and Nationality/ Naturalization

Extension of Stay If you want to continue staying in Korea, you are required to apply for an extension of your stay. Married migrants should extend their stay during the two months prior to the expiration date of their sojourn period at the local immigration office. Applying for an extension along with their application for the alien registration will eliminate any inconvenience.

When within two months before the expiration date

Where local immigration office having the jurisdiction over the area where you live

Required documents Application form, passport, alien registration card, copy of spouse’s family registration (indicating proof of marriage), copy of spouse’s resident registration, spouse’s letter of guarantee (authentication unnecessary), marriage certificate, and fees (20,000 won)

What do I need to do in this case? If you experience a divorce or separation that is your the Korean spouse’s fault, if you raise children born between you and your spouse, or if your spouse has died or disappeared while you were married after the marriage has been registered, you can apply for an extension of your stay with documentary evidence.

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Application for Permanent Residency (F-5) Status If you acquire permanent residency (F-5), your residency in Korea will become more flexible.

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Those who have lived in Korea for more than two years are eligible to apply for permanent residency (F-5) status. If you acquire permanent residency status, you do not have to extend your stay and you can maintain your original nationality. In addition, if you are leaving Korea for less than one year, you will not require a re-entry permit.

When after more than two-year stay in Korea

Where local immigration office having the jurisdiction over the area where you live

Required Documents application form (available at immigration offices), passport and alien registration card, copies of your spouse’s family register (indicating proof of marriage) and resident registration, documents related to property relations (Select one from among the following three choices) - Certificate of (future) employment of applicant or applicant’s spouse - Certificate of bank balance exceeding 30 million won under the name of the applicant or applicant’s family - Copy of real estate registration or copy of a house lease contact Letter that guarantees spouse’s identification (authentication unnecessary), fees (50,000 won)

What do I need to do in this case? ◆ If you experience a divorce or a separation that is your Korean spouse’s fault, if you raise Korean underage children, or support your Korean parents or family, or if your spouse has died or disappeared while you were married, you can apply for permanent residency (F-5) status with documentary evidence. ◆ Those who lose spousal rights because they are not able to return according to the terms of their re-entry permit must reapply for residency (F-2-1) status at an official embassy of Korea. They may then apply for permanent residency (F-5) status after a two-year residency in Korea. ◆ Foreigners that have violated the Immigration Control Law cannot apply for permanent residency (F-5) status within three years. ◆ If permanent residency (F-5) status holders commit an illegal act, they may lose permanent residency.

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Legal Residency in Korea: Staying in Korea and Nationality/ Naturalization

Naturalization(Acquiring Citizenship) Do you want to acquire Korean citizenship?

Married immigrants who have resided in Korea for more than two years are eligible for simplified naturalization. In order to acquire Korean nationality, applicants of naturalization or their family members, such as spouses, must be employed or own a certain amount of property. In addition, applicants must be able to communicate in Korean and have a knowledge and understanding of Korean tradition and culture.

Eligibility for Acquisition of Nationality - Individuals who have resided in Korea for more than two years after entering Korea and registering as an alien, while they have been married to Korean spouses and stayed legally married - Individuals who have been married to Korean spouses for more than three years and have stayed in Korea for more than a year in total - Married immigrant women whose Korean spouses are deceased or missing, who have divorced or separated due to the fault of the Korean spouse, or who are raising underage children born with their Korean spouses

Required Documents Naturalization approval application with one color photo (4X5cm) attached, a copy of the first page of the application, a copy of the passport of the applicant, a written statement of naturalization, copies of the Korean spouse’s family registration (indicating proof of marriage) and resident registration, a letter of guarantee and a copy of this, documents establishing property relations, select one from among the following documents to prove that you or your family is financially independent: - Certificate of bank balance exceeding 30 million won under the name of the applicant or applicant’s family member - Copy of real estate registration or a house lease contract of property worth more than 30 million won - Certificate of employment (attached to a copy business operator registration)Certificate of (future) employment for the applicant or the applicant’s spouse Fees (100,000 won)

[Additional Required Documents] - In case of divorce, separation, or in the case of a deceased or missing Korean spouse: a written statement of what caused the end of the marriage, the court’s written pronouncement that the spouse is missing, a death certificate, a written explanation of why you must stay in Korea, confirmation statement written by an agent of a public Women’s Affairs Association (for information, visit website www.immigration.go.kr). - In case you are raising underage children born with a Korean spouse: the child’s family registration, documents proving that you are raising children or you are the only potential

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person to raise the children, written pronouncement of the court, a written confirmation by a relative of your Korean spouse, or a written confirmation from the head of your neighborhood association

Where Nationality department at a local immigration office having the jurisdiction over where you live ※ When you apply for permission for naturalization, you must be accompanied by your Korean spouse, and you must prove that you and your Korean spouse are maintaining a true marriage. If your Korean spouse cannot accompany you, you must bring his or her identification card. Applicants must provide proof of a legitimate reason for their Korean spouse’s absence. Nationality Department of Korea Immigration Office Immigration Office

Address

Jurisdictional District

Telephone

Seoul

319-2 Sinjeong 6 Yangcheon-gu Seoul 02-2650-6212~4

Seoul and Gyeonggi (Anyang, Gwacheon, Seongnam, Hanam, and Gwangmyeong)

Busan

Chungjangno 14 Jung-gu Busan 051-461-3000

Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae, Yangsan, and Milyang)

Incheon

2172-1 Unseo-dong Jung-gu Incheon 032-740-7115

Incheon and Gyeonggi (Ansan, Bucheon, Siheung, and Gimpo)

Suwon

Irwolcho-dong 2-gil Gwonseon-gu Suwon-si 031-278-3316

Gyeonggi (Gunpo, Uiwang, Suwon, Youngjin, Osan, Icheon, Anseong, Hwaseong, Gwangju, Yangpyeong, and Yeoju)

Imhang-ro 277 Jeju-si / 064-722-3494

Jeju

117 Ansimno Dong-gu Daegu-si 053-980-3511

Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do

Daejeon

150 Mokdong-gil Jung-gu Daejeon-si 042-254-8811~4

Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do

Yeosu

267 Museono Yeosu-si Jeollanam-do 061-689-5500

Jeollanam-do (Yeosu, Suncheon, and Gwangyang)

Uijeongbu

East wing of Seoyoung building 172 Sinheungno Uijeongbu-si 031-828-9390

Gyeonggi (Uijeongbu, Dongducheon, Guri, Goyang, Namyangju, Paju, Yangju, Yeoncheon, Pocheon, and Gapyeong)

Gwangju

196 Hwajeongno Seo-gu Gwangju-si 062-381-0015

Gwangju and Jeollanam-do (excluding Yeosu, Suncheon, and Gwangyang)

Masan

Haeano Masan-si Gyeongsangnam-do 055-222-9272~5

Gyeongsangnam-do (excluding Gimhae, Yangsan, and Milyang)

Jeonju

211 Hoseong-ro Deokjin-gu Jeongju-si 063-245-6161

Jeollabuk-do

230 Gongji-ro Chungcheon-si 033-244-7351~3

Gangwon

Jeju Daegu

Chuncheon Cheongju

23 Saeteo 1-gil Heungdeok-gu Cheongju-si Chungcheongbuk-do 043-236-4900~1

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Procedure of Korean Nationality Acquisition and Examination Do

After a two-year residency in Korea ➡ Application for naturalization ➡ Interview ➡ Naturalization Permission ➡ Register Name in Family Registration ➡ Confirmation of Renunciation of Foreign Nationality ➡ Application for Resident Registration Card Issuance ➡ Return Alien Registration Card

Qualification Examination and Interview - The entire procedure from initial application to being granted nationalization permission requires approximately one year at a minimum. - The Ministry of Justice will send interviewees interview schedules two to four weeks prior to their interview date. Thus, those who move should report this change to their local immigration office that has jurisdiction over their new place of residence. - Foreign spouses are exempt from taking the written test and only need to be interviewed; interviews will be graded based on the applicants’ ability to communicate in Korea and other basic qualifications as a Korean citizen. - If applicants fail on the first interview, they will be given two more chances to pass the interview.

Naturalization Permission - After naturalization permission is granted from the Minister of Justice, applicants must register their name in the family registration records, confirm renunciation of their foreign nationality, apply for a resident registration card and return their alien registration card.

Registration of the Name in the Family Registration Record - You will be charged a penalty fee if you do not register your name in your family registration record within a month of receiving notification of your permission of naturalization. You must report your naturalization at a family registration government office (city, district, or town office). - You must take your alien registration card and notification of your permission of naturalization with you. Confirmation of Renunciation of Foreign Nationality - Within six months of receiving notification of permission of naturalization, you must notify the embassy of your native country of your renunciation of your original nationality and you must submit your “foreign nationality renunciation certificate” to your local immigration office in person. You will then be issued a written confirmation of your renunciation of your foreign nationality.

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- You may automatically lose your Korean nationality if you do not receive a “foreign nationality renunciation certificate” from the embassy within six months - If you cannot submit a “foreign nationality renunciation certificate” in time due to immigration laws in your native country or because an embassy of your native country does not exist in Korea, you may submit a “written pledge of foreign nationality renunciation.” You will be issued a written confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation confirmation at a local immigration office and may apply for issuance of a resident registration card. - You must extend your sojourn period before you acquire Korean nationality and renounce your foreign nationality.

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Application for the Issuance of a Resident Registration Card - You must take your notification of your permission of naturalization, a copy of your family registration, and written confirmation of your foreign nationality renunciation to the eup, myeon, dong or local town office and to apply for issuance of a resident registration card.

Return Alien Registration Card - The alien registration card should be returned within 14 days of receiving a resident registration card to the local immigration office where you underwent alien registration. Be sure to take your notification of your permission of naturalization, a copy of your family registration, your resident registration card, and your alien registration card

What do I need to do in this case? ◆ In the event of that you lost your Korean nationality because you failed to renounce your original nationality within six months, it is possible to re-acquire Korean nationality. You will need to obtain a “foreign nationality renunciation certificate” at the embassy of your native country and submit it to the Nationality division at your local immigration office within a year of losing your Korean nationality. (Required documents: statement of nationality acquisition, copy of notification of permission of naturalization, confirmation of renunciation of foreign nationality, documents proving these facts and the date of foreign nationality renunciation) ◆ After you are granted naturalization permission, you may write your foreign name phonetically in Korean and use it as your name when your register your name on your family registration. If you want to adopt a new Korean name, you must obtain a copy of the permission document issued by the domestic relations court at your Korean spouse’s domicile or at your initial resident registration. You must submit the copy of this permission to your local town, myeon, or ward office within one month from issuance.

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Multicultural Families Support

Put a smile on your face and have hope of a successful life in Korea

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Welcome to Korea. We will help you plan a bright future and have hope for a successful life in Korea

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The “Act to Support Multicultural Families Living in Korea”

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The ‘Act to Support Multicultural Families Living in Korea’ Helps Multicultural Families

The ‘Act to Support Multicultural Families Living in Korea’ designed to help multicultural families in Korea goes into effect on September 22, 2008. The policies and projects based on this act were established in an effort to support multicultural families

1. We Help People Understand More about Multicultural Families The government and local autonomous agencies provide education and hold campaigns to encourage cultural diversity.

2. We Provide Information and Education for Living in Korea The government and local autonomous agencies provide married immigrants with the basic information necessary for living in Korea, as well as job training courses and education for social adaptation.

3. We Provide Education for Equal Family Relationship The government and local autonomous agencies provide family counseling and family life education to ensure a fair and equitable family relationship based on gender equality.

4. We Protect and Support Victims of Domestic Violence The government and local autonomous agencies will provide interpretation services, legal counseling, and administrative support to protect a foreign spouse from domestic violence.

5. We Help Mothers before and after Childbirth The government and local autonomous agencies will provide mothers with necessary services, including interpretation for all services, before and after childbirth.

6. We Help Educate Children in Multicultural Families The government and local autonomous agencies will instigate educational measures to help children of multicultural families rapidly adapt to school life.

7. We Provide Multilingual Service for Immigrants The government and local autonomous agencies will provide services in various languages.

8. Join the Transnational Marriage and Family Support Center! The Transnational Marriage & Family Support Center has 80 branch centers around the nation that provide a variety of programs for multicultural families.

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Multicultural Families Support

Custom-designed Services by the Transnational Marriage & Family Support Center

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The Transnational Marriage & Family Support Center supports multicultural families and helps them lead stable and harmonious lives in Korea.

The Transnational Marriage & Family Support Center provides married immigrants with various services, including education, counseling, and cultural programs for a stable settlement and for harmonious family relationships.

Education

Counseling

Support for Multicultural Families

Support for Child Care

Education and PR for Multiculturalism Strengthening Employment

• Korean language education at elementary, lower-intermediate, upperintermediate, and advanced levels • Family education for immigrants, couples, parents-in-laws, children, and future couples • Cultural comprehension education about Korean culture, spouses’ countries, livelihood information, and cultural shock • Computer courses for Information technology education • Job training education, such as acquiring a driver’s license, cosmetology, and agriculture education • Individual counseling concerning the residence in Korea, financial problems, human rights, domestic violence, and sexual abuse • Family life counseling and couple counseling service • Support gatherings by home countries for multicultural families • Multicultural Family Camp • Arrangement of married immigrant women and mentors • Korean Cultural Events • Childbirth education, childbirth, child care, and housework aide • Babysitter, language development examination, and psychology treatment • Support for adapting to school life, and after-school education programs • Multicultural education Education and PR for multicultural society, multicultural festivals, and campaigns • Training multicultural instructors, native speakers, translators / interpreters, and professional counselors

※The programs of the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center are provided for free. ※The programs may vary from center to center. Please ask for information in advance. ※ For information, call 1577-5432 nationwide or visit the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center website www. tmfc.familynet.or.kr

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Korean Language Education - Off-line Class Education: Education programs by language and level - Door-to-door Education: Door-to-door services by the Transnational Marriage & Family Support Center - On-line Education: Provided by Korea Digital University

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Comprehensive Livelihood Information - Magazine Rainbow+: Quarterly publication of livelihood and policy information in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Cambodian as well as Korean

Crisis Intervention and Family Education - ‘Migrant Women’s Emergency Call Center’ protects domestic violence victims and provides counseling as well as a private place to rest. In addition they are offered access to legal rescue institutions and education for husbands. - Family education to improve family relationships between married immigrants and their spouses, parents-in-law, relatives, and children

Pregnancy and Childbirth Support - Pregnancy and childbirth supporting service for expecting mothers are offered through visits to them approximately 1-2 months before childbirth.

Child Care Support - Door-to-door services for child care and language development

Education for Strengthening Employment Capability - Agricultural education for married immigrants in rural areas - Information technology education including computers and internet application skills - Training multicultural teachers for multicultural education in regional nurseries and elementary schools - Training native speakers as assistant teachers by associating with local education facilities - Researching and developing job opportunities for married immigrants e.g., Translators, Interpreters

Bringing Up Multicultural Society Coordination Leaders - Support for married immigrant support gatherings and arrangement of mentors for new immigrants - Operation of a monitoring group consisting of married immigrants and spouses ※On-line community of Monitoring Group for multicultural families: http://cafe.daum.net/ tmfcenter

Strengthening education and PR to improve Koreans’ understanding of multiculturalism - Strengthening education and PR to improve Koreans’ understanding of a multicultural society - Education and multicultural festivals for multicultural families along with general families

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Multicultural Families Support

Door-to-door Education Service for Multicultural Families

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When you are in need, you can ask for help with one call.

Married immigrants and their families who are busy with child care or who are geographically isolated as well as those who cannot participate in educational programs at regional centers can be provided with custom-designed services developed by a special lecturers.

Door-to-door Korean Language Education Service The Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center provides multicultural families who have a language barrier with door-to-door Korean language education service by sending a Korean language teacher. - Custom-designed Korean language education by level - Counseling of the relationships between a couple or members of a family - Counseling and handling difficulties concerning adaptation to Korean society, understanding multiculturalism, and child care and family matters - Providing employment and livelihood information, including information on government agencies - Providing services associated with local social welfare facilities, public health centers, and public institutions

Door-to-door Child Care Service The Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center provides education, counseling, and information concerning childcare for married immigrants who nurture children under the age of 12. In addition, expecting mothers are provided with short-term programs concerning childbirth preparation and childcare. - Counseling and handling difficulties related to child care and relationships between a couple, parent and child, and relatives - Providing information concerning birth control, pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare - Collaboration between government agencies for the prevention, solution, and follow-up measures related to multicultural family issues - Providing necessary information related to culture and life, nutrition, health, education, and government agencies - Parenting education for children’s study and school life - Korean culture, lifestyle education and multicultural education

When you need door-to-door services, call a nationwide hotline number: 1577-5432 Door-to-door service is free. When you need help, make a call the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center (☎1577-5432). There is no need to enter an area code. Your call will be connected to the nearest relevant agency.

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Agricultural Education Project

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Agricultural Education represents the Seeds of Hope

Agricultural education that serves to support the rural life of married immigrants was started in June of 2008. This project for married immigrants who live in rural areas in Korea provides an opportunity to promote farm households through family education.

Eligible Subjects Married immigrants and their spouses who can speak Korean and live in the location of the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center or the local autonomous agency running door-to-door services are eligible. Any members from farm households who want personal interactions are also welcome.

How to learn The Agricultural Education is an education project consisting of more than 102 hours. It includes off-line class education, small-group education, experiential education, family education, and door-to-door education. General Project The agricultural policy for multicultural families, Korean farm culture, farmers’ health, information technology education for agriculture, farm product processing, safety education for farming machinery, family education, and support gatherings / mentoring group activities in rural areas Region Ganghwa

Specialized Project Garden products

Ulsan

Processed agricultural products

Wonju

Organic farming

Chuncheon Floriculture

Region

Specialized Project

Iksan

Practical horticulture, Job training for barbola art deco

Jangsu Yeosu

Fermented foods made of edible wild plants for health

Miryang

Boeun

Jujube snack, Jujube tea, Jujube soap

Asan

Gimje

Education of distribution management and marketing,

Naturally dyed Korean traditional hat

Jangseong Jangseong fusion traditional Korean snack

Okcheon

Namwon

Natural dyed clothing

Jeonnam

Natural, healthy and organic snack Organic farming, Natural soap Nobitteok, Folk liquor

Grain-based cosmetics and daily necessaries

※ For more information call the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center ☎1577-5432 nationwide

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Pregnancy / Childbirth / Childcare

Congratulations and Welcome to Motherhood!

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Becoming a mother is one of the most valuable experiences of a woman. Nothing can be negligent from pregnancy to childbirth.

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Pregnancy and Health Care It is essential that pregnant women take good care of their health Pregnant women should visit a gynecologist or a public health center to receive appropriate healthcare for the wellbeing of their child and of themselves. They should make a visit to a hospital once a month during their first to seventh months of pregnancy, every two weeks during the eighth and ninth months, and once a week during the tenth. Public health centers offer several types of services for free.

How can I check whether I am pregnant?

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- Hormone test: you can obtain pregnancy test kits at your nearest pharmacy. You can determine if you are pregnant through a urine test that uses a test stick. You can also simply dip the test stick into your urine. (You should consult with your pharmacist.) In general, it is possible to determine whether you are pregnant two weeks after having sexual intercourse. For results that are more accurate, you can go to a medical center and have your blood tested. - Ultrasound test: you can determine whether you are pregnant 2~2.5 weeks after sexual intercourse through an ultrasound test. After four weeks, you can receive a highly accurate diagnosis that shows the baby’s heartbeat.

Tests for Pregnant Mothers Include the Following Normal blood test Blood test

Blood-type test Syphilis Examination Hepatitis examination Urinalysis Ultrasound test

Tests for anemia, AIDS, and German measles – checking the number and size of the hemoglobin, red blood cells and leukocytes in the blood Test for ABO blood types and RH factors Test for syphilis, which can cause fetal death or miscarriage Test for hepatitis If the mother has hepatitis, chances are high that the baby will have it as well. Test for ketosis or diabetes by testing for sugar and proteins and tests for urinary tract infection Examination of the growth development, location, and size of the fetus and a test for deformities - done by looking into the uterus

What precautions must be taken to give birth to a healthy baby? - A healthy child is born to a healthy mother. If you are sick, consult a doctor and obtain treatment. - Consult a doctor before taking medication. - Avoid alcohol and smoking - Consume sufficient calories, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. If you eat regularly, it will not be necessary to take additional nutrients. However, it is necessary to take iron supplements from the fifth month of pregnancy. - Avoid strenuous activities. You should not do hazardous activities such as climbing to high altitudes or doing heavy labor. - Receive regular medical examinations. You must receive prenatal care during your pregnancy through medical institutions. By doing so, you can detect and eliminate dangerous factors that can affect you and your child.

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Pregnancy / Childbirth / Childcare

What kinds of help can pregnant women receive from public health centers? When married immigrant women are pregnant, they can obtain free medical care from a public health center. They should take their alien registration card with them.

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Free prenatal examination early pregnancy examination, urinalysis, and blood tests Childbirth preparatory classes and education classes on breastfeeding exercises for pregnant women; childbirth preparation; baby massaging; and a book, CD and video rental service related to pregnancy, prenatal care, and childbirth Iron pills and folic acid pills Iron and folic acid pills are given to pregnant women who are at least five months pregnant. Supplementary nutrient care aid for pregnant women and infants Pregnant low-income married immigrant women and babies with poor nutrition can receive necessary supplements. Eligible Subjects

Aid Information

Pregnant women, women up to 5 months after childbirth, women who are at the nursing stage (up to 12 months), all of whom belong to a family with an income of less than 200% of the minimum cost of living, and infants. • Supplementary nutrient packages (6 types) are given for free R  ice, potatoes, eggs, carrots, milk, black beans, seaweed, laver, canned tuna, and mandarins given depending on the applicant’s nutrition. • Free nutrition education P  ersonal counseling, group education, and home visits at least once a month (Free nutrition education is available at night or on weekends)

• Reception office: Public health centers How to Apply • Required documents - Certificate of residence or alien registration card, and copy of health insurance card - Health insurance fee receipt, national basic livelihood recipient verification, or medical aid recipient verification

Free congenital dysbolism examination - Congenital dysbolism is a disease that is caused by a lack of a certain type of enzyme. It causes milk and food metabolites to provoke toxic activity in the brain or body and can bring about mental retardation or physical deformities. This disease can be prevented if found early and treated. - Public health centers provide free examinations involving the extraction of a drop of blood from the baby’s heel. Through this examination, they can determine if the baby has one of six types of congenital dysbolism. These types are termed phenylketonuria,

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hyperthyroidism, homocystinuria maple syrup urine disease, galactosemia, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. - If the baby is found to have the disease then he or she can receive medical aid and special powdered milk expenses according to the parents’ income. Eligible Subjects

All newborn babies can be examined during the year of their birth.

•N  ewborn babies from a family of urban laborers with a monthly income of less than 200% of average monthly income can receive medical aid and aid for expenses related to special powdered milk Aid • If the baby is proven to have congenital dysbolism after the second examination, Information expenses for an examination are given •B  abies with a rare intractable disease that require special powdered milk, such as Crohn’s disease or short bowel syndrome, can receive financial aid.

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• Reception office: Public health centers • Required Documents: medical certificate (if applying for the first time or if changes need to be made), a receipt (expenses for the purchase of special powdered milk, medical expenses, and pharmaceutical expenses), a copy of a bankbook for the deposit (only if applying for the first time), copy of a health insurance card (if a double-income family, then attach copies for both the husband and wife), individual health insurance bill receipt and payment confirmation form (dual-income families need to turn in copies of both health insurance cards and receipts)

Immature infant, congenital anomaly infant medical expense aid Immature infant refers to babies born under 2.5 kg or born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Congenital anomaly infant refers to newborn babies who must undergo emergency surgery or treatment due to esophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, anorectal malformation, or congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Eligible Subjects

•U  rban laborer families with a monthly income lower than 130% of the national average monthly income. (Those with 2500cc displacement cars or above with an appraised value of over thirty million won or those who pay composite real estate taxes are excluded.) •A  id can be given regardless of income if the third child or above is an immature infant or is an infant with a congenital anomaly.

• I mmature Infant: Aid can vary (five million won ~ ten million won) depending on the weight at birth; check with a public health center. Aid •C  ongenital anomaly infant: All expenses are paid if medical expenses are below one Information million won and 80% of expenses are paid if medical expenses exceed one million won. Maximum aid per person is five million won.

How to Apply

•R  eception office: Public health centers •A  pplication period: within 30 days after discharge from hospital •R  equired Documents: medical aid application form, consultation fee specifications, copy of a bankbook for the deposit, a copy of the birth certificate, medical certificate with the name of the disease (for infants with congenital anomalies), copy of a health insurance card (dual-income families need to turn in copies of both health insurance cards), individual health insurance bill receipt and payment confirmation form (dualincome families need to turn in copies of both health insurance cards and receipts)

For more information, visit Public Health Center website: www.chc.mohw.go.kr.

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Pregnancy / Childbirth / Childcare

Childbirth Aide

We help you with postpartum care. Aide support is a program that assigns a childbirth aide to visit those who need help. Any lowincome class married immigrant women can obtain help from aides after childbirth for free.

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 ide support is a program that assigns a childbirth aide to visit those who A need help. Any low-income class married immigrant women can obtain help from aides after childbirth for free. Eligible Subjects Aide Information

How to Apply

• Families with monthly income lower than 50% of national average monthly income • Recipients of National Basic Livelihood Security System (NBLSS) are excluded. Assisting in postpartum exercises and providing necessary services, including cleaning, laundry, and care of the baby Period: two weeks (12 days), for twins (18 days) • Reception office: Public health centers • Application period: within 30 days before your due date and up to 20 days after childbirth • Required Documents: application form, copy of a health insurance card (dualincome families need to turn in copies of both health insurance cards), copy of the health insurance payment receipt or copy of a health insurance bill, copy of the medical certificate (before childbirth) or birth certificate (after childbirth)

Accredited Monthly Average Income Number of Family Members national average monthly income monthly income lower than 50% of national average monthly income

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(in units of one thousand won)

2

3

4

5

6

7

More than 8

2,277

3,229

3,705

3,931

4,055

4,180

4,305

1,139

1,615

1,853

1,966

2,028

2,090

2,153

Vaccinations

Take care of your baby’s health Vaccination is a way of protecting your baby from communicable diseases through an injection of a weak, harmless strain of a communicable disease.

Types of Vaccination, Vaccinations Dates, and Frequency (* Types of Vaccination, Vaccinations Dates, and Frequency)

Target communicable disease

Vaccine

Vaccination frequency

Right Time for Vaccination

Tuberculosis

BCG

Once

Within 4 months from birth (once)

Hepatitis B

HepB

Three times

0-1-6 months (three times)

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis

DTaP

4 times, one additional time

2-4-6 months (3 times) Additional: 15-18 months, 4-6 years old

Td

one additional time

Additional: 11~12 years old

IPV

3 times, one additional time

2-4-6 months (3 times) Additional: 4-6 years old

Once, one additional time

12~15 months (once) Additional: 4~6 years old

Polio

Measles, German measles, MMR and epidemic mumps National mandatory Japanese encephalitis vaccinations Chicken pox

JEV

Var

Three times, 12~24 months (twice), third two additional times vaccination 12 months later Additional: 6, 12 years old Once

12~15 months (once)

Influenza

Babies assigned Flu priority for vaccines

Twice for children of Older than 6 months 6 months to 9 years, once every year after

Typhoid fever

Limited to high-risk babies

3~4 times

Older than 6 months

Injection Once, one additional time

Older than 2 years old

Oral

Epidemic hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome

3 times

0 month 2-4-6 months 12~15 months

Hemophilus influenza B

Hib

4 times

Hepatitis A

HepA

Once, one additional 1~16 years old time (6~12 months after first)

Pneumonia due to streptococcus pneumonia

PCV

1~4 times

Additional vaccinations

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2-4-6 months Additional 12~15 months

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Child Education

How can you bring up a child successfully in Korea?

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When it comes to raising children, there is nothing more important than the mother’s role, because the mother spends more time with the child and wields more influence on the child’s growth than any other family member. Having knowledge of the Korean education system and educational services will help you with your children’s education.

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Korean Education System Knowledge is Power The Korean educational facilities include kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college or university. Since elementary and middle school education are compulsory, parents who do not send their children to elementary or middle schools may be punished by law.

Child Care Facilities look after and educate children age five or younger. Kindergarten is for children between three and five years of age. Elementary School is a six-year course. A child of age six can enter an elementary school.

Middle School is a three-year course. High School is a three-year course. High schools are divided into general high schools, vocational high schools, science high schools, and high schools with specific programs.

Advanced Education includes 4 years of general college or university, industrial university, teachers’ colleges, Korean National Open University, cyber colleges, two or three-year of specified colleges, and polytechnic colleges.

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Children’s Welfare Center Children’s Welfare Centers provide welfare and education for children. These centers are available for children whose parents are unable to care for them for financial problems or other reasons. They provide an environment similar to the children’s home and helps them adjust to everyday life as well as school.

Eligible subjects children of the low-income class are a priority How to apply applications are available at your nearest Children’s Welfare Center Operating hours centers open more than five days a week and eight or more hours a day. Operating house are flexible based on district and center conditions.

Children’s Welfare Center Programs Protection Program

Protection of neglected children in the local community, guidance in life and health, and meal service

Education Program

Study guidance, homework assistance, art, music, and physical education

Welfare Program

Counseling, parental education, family counseling, and relationship support

Community-Linked Program

Programs connecting human and material resources in the local community

Cultural Program

Cultural experience, field trips, camping trips, and community activities

Corporation of National Children’s Welfare Center Study Group Homepage : www.jckh.org Local Child Care & Information Center Homepage : www.icareinfo.info

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Child Education

Child Care and Kindergarten Subsidies We subsidize your children’s education costs Children under age five may attend day-care centers or kindergartens before entering elementary school. Parents whose children attend day-care centers or kindergartens may receive an education subsidy depending on their total income.

Eligible Subjects

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children under age five who attend a child care center or kindergarten and who are from a family whose accredited monthly income is below the average monthly income of urban workers’ households. (Less than 100% of 2008 accredited monthly average income of urban workers’ households with four family members: 3,980,000 won per month) Children of married immigrant women may be equally supported if they have Korean nationality. Disabled children may be provided the full amount of the child care allowance, regardless of the parents’ total income.

Introduction and enforcement of basic education subsidy system The basic education subsidy system has been established in order to help reduce parents’ burden of education expenses as well as to improve the quality of education in private child-care facilities, which have poor conditions compared to national/public facilities.

 ow income families benefit from the education subsidy depending on L family conditions Beneficiaries of the education subsidy have been gradually extended to children 3-5 years of age from low income families. This subsidy may vary depending on family conditions.

Free child care and education will be extended to preschool children. From the year 2009, free child care and education will be available for children less than 5 years of age to families of urban laborers with a monthly income less than 130% of the average monthly income

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An additional education subsidy will be provided to low income families with more than two children. If more than two children from a family of urban laborers with a monthly income less than 130% of the average monthly income attend child-care facilities or kindergartens, the second child and those younger will be provided an additional 50% of the education expenses from the year 2009.

Application Process Apply

Parents

⇨

Town, myeon, or dong office

Submit required documents Childcare

Confirmed

⇨

parents

⇨

facilities or kindergartens

※Applicants who are of a low-income class (or recipients of the National Basic Livelihood System) should submit an application form and required documents to child care facilities or kindergartens. (No additional investigation for income or property will be held.)

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How to apply parents or other guardians must submit the application form and documentary evidence to their local city, county, or district office or town, myeon, or dong office.

Required Documents documentary evidence related to employment and property

Basic education subsidy system is extended to children 0 to 2 years of age. - If your children attend private child-care facilities, you will pay the same education expenses as parents whose children attend national/public facilities. ※’08 Education expenses of national/public child-care facilities: age 0 – 372,000 won, age 1 – 327,000 won, age 2 – 270,000 won

- Infants of private child-care facilities are provided basic education subsides ※Basic education subsidy (’08): age 0 – 340,000 won, age 1 – 164,000 won, age 2 – 109,000 won

Basic education subsidy system for children 3 to 5 years of age is examined - Private child-care facilities may receive education subsidies depending on the number of students. - The basic education subsidy should be spent according to the specifications - The basic education subsidy should be spent on lowering the parent’s financial burden and raising teachers’ pay - Evaluation and certification are required. ※The pilot-run areas of the basic education subsidy system: Seo-gu Daejeon, Pyeongtaek Gyeonggi-do, and Haenam Jeollanam-do

- When the preschool children’s subsidy is fully applied, we plan to exam partial allowance of priceregulated facilities.

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Women and Health

Put a smile on your face and have hope of a successful life in Korea

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Everybody wants to live a healthy life. However, everyone inevitably becomes sick at some time. When people in Korea are sick and they are in need of medical treatment, they have easy access to medical service thanks to the National Health Insurance System. In addition, the medical allowance system and specialized home medical care service can help you when you face a medical emergency.

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National Health Insurance System You can take advantage of medical treatment when you are in need All Korean citizens are required to be insured under the National Health Insurance System. Recipients of the National Health Insurance can use medical institutions at a small fee when they have health problems or give birth to a child. They are also provided with a physical examination regularly. Recipients can be supported by the National Health Insurance by paying a monthly fee.

Benefits

- Recipients will be provided with medical treatment at hospitals, clinics, and oriental medicine clinics at a moderate price. A small fee will be charged for medical examinations and treatment. - Recipients will be provided with a medical checkup - Recipients will be provided financial support for funerals upon their deaths. - Disabled recipients will be provided part of the insurance payment for purchase of assistive devices

How to get insured

- Married immigrants that do not have Korean citizenship can be insured by the National Health Insurance System after having registered as an alien. Recipients of medical assistance through the National Basic Livelihood Security System do not have to be insured under National Health Insurance. - If your husband is employed and insured by the National Health Insurance program, you can apply by registering as a dependent to your husband. - When married immigrants are employed by a company, they are automatically insured by the National Health Insurance system. - In the case where both husband and wife are unemployed, an application form should be submitted along with an alien registration card at the nearest local office of the National Health Insurance Corporation.

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Insurance Fees

- Your insurance fees are directly proportional to your income. - If you are registered for National Health Insurance by a company, you and your employer are required to respectively pay half of the insurance fees. This means that you pay 5.08% of your monthly income. - If you register for National Health Insurance at a local office of the National Health Insurance Corporation, your insurance fees are determined according to your income, property, and level of living.

※ For more information, call the National Health Insurance Corporation or a local office. (☎1577-1000) National Health Insurance Corporation homepage www.nhic.or.kr Counseling for foreigners is available. (☎02-3270-9161, 9338, 9835)

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Women and Health

Medical Allowance System The government provides medical expenses for those who have financial problems The Medical Allowance System provides financial support for those who have difficulty paying for medical treatment.

Who is eligible? Recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security System are eligible as recipients of a medical allowance. If you are raising a child with Korean nationality, you are also eligible for a medical allowance.

Recipients and benefits

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- Medicaid benefits may vary for medical examinations, checkups, medicine, surgical operations, or hospitalization. - Recipients of Medicaid benefits are divided into two categories: primary and secondary. There is a difference in your allotment depending on the category to which you belong. Section

Required standards

Hospitalization

Outpatient Medical Centers

Pharmacies

Primary Recipients • Recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security System • Recipients of second priority (patients suffering from rare intractable diseases)

Free Primary institution: 1,000 won Second institution: 15,000 won Tertiary institution: 2,000 won CT‧MRI‧PET: (5% of the medical allowance) * No copayment from patients for patients with rare intractable diseases, pregnant women, and children under age 18 500 won per prescription

Secondary Recipients •S  econdary recipients refer to family members of primary recipients among recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security System. •R  ecipient of second priority (Chronic patients, children under age 18) 15% of medical allowance (In the case of a patient of an advanced disease or cancer, 10% of medical allowance) Public Health Centers : Free Primary institution: 1,000 won Second and tertiary institution: 15% of the medical allowance (Chronic patients in second institution: 1,000 won)

500 won per prescription

※ Health and Welfare Call Center (☎129) Consult with an agent at the Social Welfare Division at your nearest town, myeon, or dong office.

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Specialized Home Medical Care Service We will provide a visiting medical service Public health centers offer home medical care. A staff member from a local public health center visits your house and provides medical treatment or connects you with a suitable medical institution.

Beneficiary - Local residents are appointed as beneficiaries according to the degree of their economic hardship. - Primary recipients are the elderly supported by the National Basic Livelihood Security System. Tertiary recipients are families of married immigrant women. - Qualifications differ in each region. Contact the Visiting Health Care Division of a local public health center to identify whether you qualify as a recipient.

Related Services - Health management for those who have suffered a stroke and those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, dementia, or mental diseases - Family health management in relation to chronic diseases, disabilities, and accidents - Health management for pregnant women and health development guidance for infants - Health education and consultation - Regular visiting medical service - Healthcare education for healthy families - Integrated service of health care and welfare

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How to apply - Apply as a beneficiary at the Visiting Health Care Division of a local public health center. - A staff member will assess the applicant’s health problem and determine whether the applicant needs to visit a medical care service. ※ Health and Welfare Call Center (☎129) Consult with an agent at the Social Welfare Division at your nearest town, myeon, or dong office.

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Women and Health

Free Medical Care We provide free medical services to those in need of financial support Free Medical Care Service provides financial support for hospitalization and surgery for married immigrant women and their children who are not insured by the National Health Insurance nor provided with a medical allowance.

Where National medical centers, local medical centers, Red Cross hospitals, and other medical institutions accredited by a mayor or provincial governor

How to use

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- Married immigrant women who do not have Korean citizenship may apply at local medical centers, the Red Cross Hospitals, national medical centers, and medical institutions accredited by a mayor or provincial governor - Submit required documents including passport (or alien registration card) and a certified copy of family register - Female victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse may be provided with shelter - Married immigrant women that have obtained Korean citizenship and recipients of National Health Insurance or Medical Allowance are not eligible for Free Medical Care Service. However, victims verified by authorized organizations to have left their home to take shelter or to be in a difficult situation whereby it is difficult to qualify as a recipient of National Health Insurance may be eligible as a recipient of Free Medical Care Service.

Amount of subsidy - Provided all medical expenses up to 5,000,000 won - When medical expenses exceed 5,000,000 won, recipients can be provided an additional 5,000,000 won upon submitting a statement explaining the reason for the higher expense. - When medical expenses exceed 10,000,000 won, recipients will be provided 80% of the exceeded amount. ※ Medical allowance may differ depending on regions. Consult with an agent at your local medical center, Red Cross Hospitals, national medical centers, or authorized medical institutions.

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National and local medical centers Region Seoul

Gyeonggi

Medical Center Telephone National Medical Center 02)2260-7114 Seoul Medical Center 02)3430-0201 Seoul Red Cross Hospital 02)2002-8000 Global Civic Sharing Migrant Workers Medical Center 02)863-9966 Dongbu Hospital 02)920-9114 Suwon Medical Center 031)888-0114 Uijeongbu Medical Center 031)828-5000 Anseong Medical Center 031)674-7520 Icheon Medical Center 031)639-4800 Geoumchon Medical Center 031)941-5811 Pocheon Medical Center 031)539-9114

Region

Medical Center Telephone

Incheon

Incheon Medical Center 032)580-6000 Incheon Red Cross Hospital 032)280-2114 Incheon Christian Hospital 032)762-7831 Incheon Medical Foundation Hallym Hospital 032)540-9114

Gangwon

Wonju Medical Center 033)761-6911 Gangneung Medical Center 033)646-6910 Sokcho Medical Center 033)632-6821 Yeongwol Medical Center 033)370-9120 Samcheok Medical Center 033)572-1141

Daejeon

Catholic University Daejeon St. Mary’s Hospital 042)220-9114 Daejeon Sun Hospital 042)220-8000 Workers Accident Medical Corporation Daejeon Central Hospital 042)670-5114 Chungnam National University Hospital 042)280-7114 Eulju University Hospital 042)611-3000

Chungnam

Cheonan Medical Center 041)570-7200 Gongju Medical Center 041)855-4111 Hongseong Medical Center 041)630-6114 Seosan Medical Center 041)689-7000 Ewha Women’s Hospital 041)579-1400

Chungbuk

Cheongju Medical Center 043)2790-114 Chungju Medical Center 043)841-0114 Hankook Medical Center 043)222-7000

Jeonbuk

Gunsan Medical Center 063)472-5000 Namwon Medical Center 063)620-1114 Jeonbuk University Hospital 063)250-1114 Jesus Hospital 063)230-8114

Gwangju

Gwangju Christian Hospital 062)650-5000 Chonnam National University Hospital 062)220-5114 Chosun University Hospital 062)220-3114

Jeonnam

Suncheon Medical Center 061)759-9114 Gangjin Medical Center 061)433-2167 Mokpo Medical Center 061)260-6500

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Daegu

Daegu Medical Center 053)560-7575 Daegu Red Cross Hospital 053)252-4701

Gyeongbuk

Pohang Medical Center 054)247-0551 Andong Medical Center 054)858-8951 Gimcheon Medical Center 054)432-8901 Uljin Medical Center 054)785-7018 Sangju Red Cross Hospital 054)534-3501 Andong Sungso Hospital 054)857-2321

Busan

Busan Medical Center 051)507-3000

Gyeongnam

Masan Medical Center 055)249-1000 Jinju Medical Center 055)771-7000 Tongyeong Red Cross Hospital 055)644-8901 Geochang Red Cross Hospital 055)944-3251 Changwon Fatima Hospital 055)270-1000

Jeju

Jeju Medical Center 064)720-2222 Seogwipo Medical Center 064)730-3106

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Employment and Job Training

Plan a bright future with your job

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Working in society and earning money is a necessary part of life. However, if you are worried and hesitant over finding a new job, you should take advantage of the work-related information provided in this section. The information will be useful when you look for a new career.

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Employment How do I find a job? You can obtain job opportunities through your personal network, but you can also find useful job information through local employment support centers, city or county job information centers, or women resources development centers.

JOBNET (www.jobnet.go.kr) JOBNET is a website managed by the Korea Employment Information Service. Job information is collected from other websites and job seekers are provided with various job opportunities.

WORKNET (www.work.go.kr) This is a website managed by the Ministry of Labor offering information about job opportunities.

Korean Network for Occupations & Workers (know.work.go.kr) This is a website managed by Korean Employment Information Service providing various job opportunities and cyber job consultants.

Employment Support Center (www.jobcenter.go.kr) Employment support centers are government-funded centers that have several offices located throughout the nation with a national network. You can search for a suitable job through consultation and receive help continuously until you have found employment. You can find the nearest support center on their website.

Women Resources Development Center (www.vocation.or.kr) These centers offer various job training and opportunities, as well as consulting on difficulties faced by female employees. This center is specifically designed to meet the needs of women.

Women’s Work Support Center (www.womenwork.or.kr)

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This center is supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and supports women by informing them of job opportunities and providing business welfare.

City-County Job Information Center These local centers provide information on job opportunities as a free service. (For more information, visit your local government website.) ※ Various information can be found through the consultation center of the Ministry of Labor (☎1544-1350) or through Employment Support Center.

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Employment and Job Training

Job Training The job training service helps you choose a career Are you worried about lack of work skills? Then try the job training service. The job training service is a project to train those who want jobs requiring skills and knowledge. These skills will help increase your chances of landing employment.

Employment Support Center (www.jobcenter.go.kr) If you are of Korean nationality and have signed up for unemployment insurance, job training service is available. For applicants who do not have Korean nationality, ‘job training for former employees’ is available.

Job training total information network (www.hrd.go.kr) Various information can be found through the consultation center of the Ministry of Labor (☎1544-1350) or through the job training total information network HRD-Net (www.hrd.go.kr) operated by the Korea Employment Information Service.

Others Other than the job training services offered through unemployment insurance, other resources are available at the Women Resources Development Center, the Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center, and various women’s centers.

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“Are you having difficulties because of a language barrier?” Take advantage of an interpretation service. Professional interpreters help communication between migrant workers and employers to solve difficulties and facilitate social cohesion. Center

Hotline Service Hour 1644–0644

Migrant Workers Center Interpretation Service Center for Migrant Workers (Korean International Labor Foundation )

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Mon. thru Fri 09:00~18:00 1577-0177 Mon. thru Fri. 09:00~18:00

Available Languages for Interpretation Mongolian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Sri Lankan, Thai, Uzbek, Pakistani, and English English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Thai, Indonesian, and Russian

Unemployment Insurance The unemployment Insurance program helps workers and their families lead a stable life All businesses employing a worker or more, whether on a regular, temporary or part-time basis, are subject to the unemployment insurance system. This insurance applies to all workers at the business covered, except for workers who work less than 60 hours per month or less than 15 hours per week. Workers who have been employed for more than six months at a company that paid unemployment insurance and discharged against their wishes or fired are eligible for the unemployment benefits. Female workers who are pregnant and employed can apply for maternity leave before or after childbirth

Unemployment Allowance Benefits Workers have been discharged against their wishes or fired are eligible for the unemployment benefits. - Application Process: Submit a job-seeking application form and an application form for recipient eligibility acknowledgement. - You will be informed if you are eligible or not. - Visit the job center for unemployment confirmation on the date specified on your application. - During the approval period, you should report your efforts to find new employment (submitting resumes, interview appointment with companies, etc) to the employment support center.

Childbirth Leave Any married immigrant woman who is pregnant and employed can apply for pregnancy leave before or after childbirth. Assuming a regular labor period, the total days of childbirth leave can be extended up to 90 days. If you have a miscarriage or stillbirth after 16 weeks of pregnancy, you are entitled to miscarriage/stillbirth leave. - How to apply: Visit a job center close to your residence or workplace and submit an application form for a childbirth leave allowance grant and certificate of childbirth leave (miscarriage/ stillbirth) from the company. The required documents may be submitted via postal service.

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Childcare Leave

Employees having a baby less than one year of age can apply for childcare leave for a year. Employees who have stayed with a company for more than a year, who are a parent of a baby less than 1 years of age, can apply. The maximum duration of childcare leave can be extended to one year within the first year of the child’s birth date. - How to apply: submit your application form for childcare leave allowance and the application form approved by your employer to the nearest job center. [Reference Websites] Employment Support Center (unemployment insurance) www.ei.go.kr Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service www.welco.or.kr. Social Insurance Information System www.4insure.or.kr

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Financial Support

We will be on your side when you are in need

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If you are having financial difficulty due to sudden misfortune, stay strong and find help. The government provides various systems that help married immigrant women in need of financial support. For more details, visit the website of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs and search for the National Basic Livelihood Security System (http://team.mohw.go.kr).

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National Basic Livelihood Security System We provide social security programs with families in need of financial support The National Basic Livelihood Security System (NBLSS) aims to support people with financial need, including costs of living, education, and moderate medical service. Eligibility : Individuals who have no family member with ability to support them and whose accredited income is below the minimum cost of living, and married immigrants who have Korean nationality but are raising underage children of Korean nationality

How to Apply Summit an application form for the welfare recipient security/allowance, leasing documents, and other necessary documents to a town, myeon, or dong office.

Benefits - The table below is the minimum cost of living standards for 2008. For a family exceeding seven people, the standard cash allowance will be increased by 187,766 won per additional person. Livelihood Allowance: provides financial support for clothing, food, fuel costs, and other necessities 1 (person)

2

3

4

5

6

387,611(won)

656,544

859,357

1,059,626

1,245,484

1,433,250

The standard cash allowance, exclusive of the medical, education and support allowance, is the maximum allowance that can be supplied to a household having no income.

- Housing Allowance : provides financial support to rent or repair a house (For a family exceeding eight people, the standard cash allowance will be increased by 3,000 won per additional person.) 1 (person)

2

3

4

5

6

7,000(won)

12,000

17,000

21,000

25,000

34,000

- Education Allowance : provides financial support the expenses of admission/tuition/ textbooks (106,000 won) and school supplies (44,000 won) for high school students, and the expenses of auxiliary textbooks (32,000 won) and school supplies (44,000 won) for middle school students. - Childbirth Allowance : provides approximately 500,000 won when a recipient gives birth - Funeral Allowance : provides approximately 400,000 won when family member of recipient dies - Medical Allowance : provides moderate medical services

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※ For more information, call your local office or an agent at the Health & Welfare Call Center ☎129

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Financial Support

Self-Support Service

We provide job opportunities and help you stand on your own feet If you have difficulty finding a job despite having the necessary skills, the workforce program will offer job opportunities and provide you with an allowance.

Eligibility You are eligible without Korean nationality if your accredited income is below 120% of the minimum cost of living (the total income of you and your spouse) and the value of any property you own, as estimated by the government, and if you are capable of working. - Even if you do not have Korean nationality, you are eligible if you are raising an underage child of Korean nationality.

Types of Program - Ready-to-go jobs for people with job skills and relevant licenses : easy to find a new job or open a new business, e.g. car mechanics and taxi drivers - RInternships : people can work as an intern in projects related to local for-profit or nonprofit companies - Job for training : people can work to obtain relevant job experience and skills, e.g. nursing home worker - Jobs for low-skilled workers : jobs for workers that do not have job experience or relevant skills, e.g. sanitation worker

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Considering the recipient’s capability and circumstances, they typically work 4 to 5 days a week, or 5 to 8 hours per day. This differs from industry to industry and from occupation to occupation.

How to apply Visit or contact a town, myeon, or dong office and consult a government official in charge of social welfare. After the government official evaluates your claim, you will be informed if you are eligible. A job center recommends a job opportunity after consultation. ※ For further information, visit the nearest town, myeon, or dong office or contact a social welfare agent at the Health & Welfare Call Center (☎129) Korean Self-Support Service Association ☎02-324-1892~3, www.jahwal.or.kr

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Emergency Welfare Support If an emergency situation has occurred, we will help you with prompt action Emergency welfare is available when your family has no income due to your husband’s death, disappearance, or a natural disaster. You are also provided with financial support when you cannot afford medical treatment for a serious disease or injury, or when you are physically or sexually abused by a family member.

Eligibility You are eligible if you are pregnant with or nurturing a child of Korean nationality born between you and your Korean husband and you are in an emergency situation.

Benefits - Livelihood Support : you may receive a certain amount of money for a month to a maximum of four months. Number of family members 1 (person) Standard cash allowance

418,309

2

3

4

5

6

700,849

939,849

1,170,422

1,353,242

1,542,382

※ For a family exceeding seven people, the standard cash allowance will increase by 189,140 won per additional person.

- Medical Support : You will be supported up to 3,000,000 won. - Support for Housing and Social Welfare Facility Use : You will be provided with money to rent a house, temporary housing, or a shelter. You will be provided Financial support will be provided for a month, and it can be extended up to four months. - Other benefits : Childbirth, funeral allowances (500,000 won respectively), and fuel expenses (60,000 won) during the winter season (Oct. thru Mar.)

How to apply Visit the nearest town, myeon, or dong office or contact a social welfare agent at the Health & Welfare Call Center (☎129)

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- Call an emergency support division of town, myeon, or dong office. - A governmental official will come and confirm your report, and you will be provided with emergency support. - You can be introduced to governmental organizations or nongovernmental social welfare programs if the emergency situation continues even after your period of emergency support has ended. - A reinvestigation will be held afterwards. If it is proven that you were not in an emergency, you will have to repay the amount of money you have been provided. ※ Reference: town, myeon, or dong office or the Health & Welfare Call Center (☎129)

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Financial Support

Mother-Child Welfare We support women who need financial support or shelters Mother-child welfare is a support system for married immigrant women who are nurturing an underage child or children without their spouses. This system provides these women with financial support or shelters such as protection facilities.

Qualification for Mother-Child Welfare If you, a married immigrant woman, are nurturing or raising a child or children with Korean nationality without a spouse or any help from a spouse, then you may be eligible for mother-child welfare services. Korean nationality is not a requirement. You are eligible if your accredited income is below 130% of the minimum cost of living.

Benefits Types of Protection Facilities (Protection Period/Extended) - Mother-child protection facilities: a mother-child homeless family with a child under age 18 (3 years / 2 years) - Mother-child self-support facilities: a mother-child homeless family with lack of preparation for independence (3 years / 2 years) - Mother-child temporary protection facilities: a mother-child homeless family suffering from a spouse’s physical and/or mental abuse (6 months / 3 months)

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Others - Education support for high school students - Child support for a child or children under age 8 (50,000 won per month) - Welfare fund loan (a loan of up to 20,000,000 won to rent a house and business funds at a low interest rate) - Permanent rental house on a preferential basis

How to Apply Fill out and submit a welfare beneficiary security application form at the nearest town, myeon, or dong office. A government official will determine if you are an eligible recipient and will inform you of the result. ※ You cannot receive aid simultaneously from the National Basic Livelihood Security System and another welfare service.

Minimum Cost of Living Standards in 2008 and the standard of the second priority (won/month) ※ For a family exceeding seven people, the standard cash allowance will increase by 224,308 won per additional person.

Number of family members

1

2

3

4

5

6

Minimum Cost of Living Standard

463,047

784,319

1,026,603

1,265,848

1,487,878

1,712,186

Income standard of the second priority

555,656

941,138 1,231,924

1,519,018

1,785,454

2,054,623

※ The second priority is non-recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security System and the accredited monthly income is below 120% of the average monthly income.

Smart ways to save your pennies

We provide services free of charge to recipients of the National Basic Livelihood Security System - Take advantage of tax exemption when you pay resident’s tax. - A television receiving fee is exempted. - Reference and issue fees of resident registration, and reissuance fees of resident registration card are exempted. - You can save your water bills in Seoul. - You are provided with standard plastic garbage bags. - Welfare Telephone Service •wire telephone: exemption for the initial fees, monthly basic rates and 114 telephone directory, deduction of call charges, and save up to 30% off call charges to mobile phones (limited to 10,000 won per month) •Mobile phone: exemption for the initial fees, save up to 35% off monthly basic rate and call charges, and 30% off internet access fee - You can save from 1,000 won up to 1,200 won for your basic rate of telephone. (This exemption varies from place to place. Recipients of welfare telephone service are excluded.) - You can save up to 20% off your electricity bill.

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- Social security service: National Basic Livelihood Security System, emergency welfare support, medical allowance, and self-support service. - Welfare service: services for the aged, children, the disabled, and mother-child health - Emergency support: emergency welfare support and aids for suicidal urges, child abuse, senior abuse, and emergency medical treatment - Medical service: service for patients that have rare, incurable diseases, cancer, or mental illness, and for those requiring vaccinations.

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Protection of Human Rights

We solve your worries and protect you from any harm

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Do you live with worries and have no one to talk to in this foreign land? Everyone deserves a life free from fear and anxiety. If you are in trouble and are being abused by other people, we will help you escape from that situation. We will provide guidance and support you in trying to live a better life in Korea.

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Migrant Women’s Emergency Call Center ☎1577-1366 Migrant Women’s Emergency Call Center 1577-1366 provides comprehensive service through one-stop system with women who are suffering from domestic violence, sexual abuse, sex trade/trafficking, verbal abuse, family conflicts, and discrimination.

1577-1366 - Professional counselors that are migrant women speaking Korean, English, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Thai, and Mongolian are available. - The Migrant Women’s Emergency Call center provides aid to victims in need of immediate protection against domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking. Migrant Women’s Hotline 1366 Center introduces you to other facilities and provides medical and legal service. - Counseling on matters related to everyday life is available. ※ Online and email counseling are available through the website Emergency Support Center for Migrant Women. ※A  ll counseling services are confidential. We do not reveal your identity. ※ Address: 1253 Sungin-do Dongbo Building 306 Dongdaemun-gu Seoul

Do you know what the Women Migrants Human Rights Center is?

We provide the protection of migrant women’s rights as well as maternal care. - We offer counseling and practical help in matters of domestic and sexual violence as well as medical and legal support. - We provide education concerning pregnancy and delivery, maternity leave before and after childbirth, and obtaining goods for the baby. - We provide shelter for migrant women who are victims of domestic physical and mental abuse. - We provide Korean language classes, computer classes, and education on sexual violence against women. - Professional counselors that are migrant women speaking Korean, English, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Thai, and Mongolian are available. ※ 178-68 4th floor Sungin-dong Jongno-gu Seoul Tel: 02-3675-8988 Fax: 02-3672-8990

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Protection of Human Rights

Make your life easier! Internet websites to help your life easier Center Stay and nationality / naturalization

Employment, job training, and work

Financial support

Protection of human rights

Website address

Korea Immigrant Service

www.immigration.go.kr

JOBNET

www.jobnet.go.kr

Ministry of Labor

www.job.go.kr

WORKNET

www.work.go.kr

Employment Support Center

www.jobcenter.go.kr

Korean Network for Occupations & Workers

know.work.go.kr

Job training total information network

www.hrd.go.kr

Women Resources Development Center

www.vocation.or.kr

Women’s Work Support Center

www.womenwork.or.kr

Unemployment Insurance System

www.ei.go.kr

Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service

www.welco.or.kr

Social Insurance Information System

www.4insure.or.kr

Health, Welfare and Family Affairs National Basic Livelihood Security System

team.mohw.go.kr

Health & Welfare Call Center

www.129.go.kr

Self-support services

www.jahwal.or.kr

Migrant Women Emergency 1577-1366

www.wm1366.org

Women Migrant Human Rights Center

www.wmigrant.org

Korea Legal and Corporation

www.klac.or.kr

Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations

www.lawhome.or.kr

Online community of Monitoring Group for married

Support for multicultural families

immigrant families Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center

cafe.daum.net/tmfcenter tmfc.familynet.or.kr

One-stop Service Centers One-stop Service Centers provides counseling, medical service, legal service, and criminal investigation for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking Region

Center

Telephone

Region

Center

Telephone

Seoul

National Police Hospital

02)3400-1117

Chungbuk

Cheongju Medical Center

043)2790-114

Busan

Busan Medical Center

051)507-3000 Chungnam Chungnam University Hospital 042)280-7114

Daegu

Daegu Medical Center

053)560-7575

Jeonbuk

Chonbuk University Hospital

063)250-1114

Incheon

Incheon Medical Center

032)580-6000

Jeonnam

Chosun University Hospital

062)220-3114

Ulsan

Dongkang Medical Center

Andong Medical Hospital

054)858-8951

Gyeonggi

Ajou University Hospital

1688-6114

Gyeongnam

Masan Medical center

055)249-1000

Uijeongbu Medical Center

031)828-5000

Jeju

Halla Hospital

064)740-5000

Gangwon Gangwon University Hospital

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052)241-1114 Gyeongbuk

033)258-2000

Important telephone numbers for helping make your life easier in Korea Feel free to call when you need any help

Let’s live a happy life in Korea! Welcome to Korea. It must be difficult to live in Korea which has different language, custom, and culture compared to your homeland. Although you were not born in Korea, now all of us are one family. The transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center will help married immigrants and their multicultural families lead a stable and happy life in Korea.

Service Center

Telephone

Transnational Marriage & FamilySupport Center

1577-5432

Healthy Family Support Center

1577-9337

National Health Insurance Counseling

1577-1000

Fire/Health & Security

119

Employment Support Center

1588-1919

School Violence and Women in Prostitution

117

Health & Welfare Call Center

129

Child Abuse

1391

132

Emergency Counseling and Hospital Information

Korea Legal and Corporation

National Health Insurance Counseling 02)3270-9161 02)3270-9338

for Foreigners

Emergency Immigrant Women Emergency Support Center

Telephone 1577-1366

Emergencies, Special Calls, Crime Report

Interpretation Service

112

1339 1644–0644 1577-0177

Important telephone numbers for helping make your life easier in Korea Service Center

Telephone

Telephone

Bangladesh

02)796-4056

310-22 Dongbinggo-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Cambodia

02)3785-1041

653-24 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

China

02)738-1038

54 Hyoja-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Ecuador

02)739-2401

100 Gongpyeong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Indonesia

02)783-5675

55 Yeouido-dong Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul

Japan

02)2170-5200

18-11 Junghak-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

Kazakhstan

02)391-8906

271-5 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Malaysia

02)795-9203

4-1 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Mongolia

02)798-3464

33-5 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Myanmar

02)790-3814

723-1 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Pakistan

02)796-8252

124-13 Itaewon-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Russia

02)318-2116

34-16 Jeong-dong Jung-gu Seoul

Sri Lanka

02)735-2966

Kyobo Building 2002 Jongno-1-ga Jongno-gu Seoul

Thailand

02)795-3098

653-7 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Ukraine

02)790-5696

1-97 Dongbinggo-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul

Uzbekistan

02)574-6554

1376-1 Diplomatic Center 701 Seocho-2-dong Seocho-gu Seoul

Vietnam

02)739-2065

28-58 Samcheong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul

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You are a beloved wife. You are a respected mother. You are a wonderful daughter-in-law. You are a valuable new citizen of Korea. The Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs will be your reliable friend and we will help you plan for a brighter future in Korea. We love you.

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Let’s live a happy life in Korea

The Transnational Marriage & Family-Support Center (☎1577-5432) provides multicultural families with various services such as education, counseling, child care, child birth education, and cultural programs for their stable settlement and harmonious family relationships in Korea.