Korea's Social Integration Program

Date Shared:

Thursday, December 26, 2013 - 15:30

Countries and areas:

Republic of Korea

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Contributors:

Civil Society

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Policy Coherence, Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Capacity Building, Migrant Domestic Workers

Summary:

This Program offers courses on Korean language and society to foreign immigrants, encouraging them to sign up by offering certain incentives (e.g., they will be exempt from the written exam and interview for acquiring citizenship and the waiting period is also shortened).

Link:

For more information: http://www.migrantok.org/english/viewforum.php?f=94

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Survey Report