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Provides information on various education programs, including Korean education for married immigrants and guidance for children's education.

Educational Visit Services
Educational Visit Services
Name of the Service Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Korean Language Education Marriage immigrants (less than 5 years after entering the country), children who entered midway (under 18 years of age) Korean language education, family counseling and emotional support, information related to life in Korea Apply at your local multicultural family support center (throughout the year) 1577-5432
02-3140-2286		 Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
Parent Education Marriage immigrants who are raising children between 3~12 years of age Parental growth, development of parent-child relationship, diet and health management, guidance on life at school/home, service provided for 3 life cycles (pregnancy·neonatal period, early childhood, childhood) 1577-5432
02-3140-2286
Child Support Children from multicultural families (3~10 years of age) Reading guidance, presentation and discussion, homework guidance, basic life habits, health and security, home life, career guidance, etc. 1577-5432
02-3140-2286
Residence and Nationality Acquisition
Residence and Nationality Acquisition
Target Contents Inquiry Related Departments
Children from multicultural families (under 12 years of age) English evaluation and language education (individual and group education) 1577-5432
02-3140-2296		 Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
Support for children who entered Korea midway Rainbow School Management
Support for children who entered Korea midway Rainbow School Management
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Children who entered Korea midway (9~24 years of age) Mentoring, basic Korean language, friendly relations and identity, career path, help with classwork, etc. Apply by phone (throughout the year) Main Number:
02-733-7587
Admissions Counseling:
02-722-2585		 Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
Cultural Diversity Education for Children by the National Folklore Museum(Global Weekend)
See the World at the Museum(Global Kitchen, See the Food and See the World)
See the World at the Museum(Global Kitchen, See the Food and See the World)
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Middle and high school experience activity class Cultural diversity program with related curriculum

Educational contents and schedule are subject to change depending on the museum. Cultural diversity program with a focus on multicultural cuisine

 After phone counseling, apply via e-mail: minbakedu@korea.kr

Duplicate applications are available for a single institution.

 02-3704-3121/3131 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Development and Operation of Multicultural Programs by the National Folklore Museum
Development and Operation of Multicultural Programs by the National Folklore Museum
Target Contents Inquiry Related Departments
Multicultural families The application process is different for each program. Refer to the website for details: http://www.museum.go.kr 02-2077-9297/9300 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Reading Promotion Contents for Multicultural Families
Reading Promotion Contents for Multicultural Families
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Multicultural families, foreigners and national citizens Folktales and creative children's stories are provided in electronic flash animation.

Korean, English, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, Tagalog (Philippines), Russian, Khmer (Cambodia)

 Visit the website: http://storytelling.nlcy.go.kr 02-3413-4800 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Development of learning materials for educational visits for children from multicultural families
Development of learning materials for educational visits for children from multicultural families
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Children from multicultural families
  • 1st Stage (Talking Game) Development of books for educational visits and picture books for 3~4 year olds.
  • 2nd Stage (Writing Game) Development of books for educational visits and picture books for 5~6 year olds.
  • 3rd Stage (Language Game) Development of books for educational visits and picture books for children who have nearly reached school age.
 Download textbook from: http://kids.korean.go.kr 02-2669-9775 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Installation of multicultural sections in libraries, and operation/support of cultureㆍeducation programs
Installation of multicultural sections in libraries, and operation/support of cultureㆍeducation programs
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Multicultural families, foreigners, general public
  • The multicultural reference room is available at the following public libraries:

    Lee Jinah Commemorative Library, Guro Library, Namsan Library, Namgu Multicultural Family Support Center, Jeongpyeong-gun Library, Yeonggwan Public Library

  • Supports operation of diverse global cultural experience programs at the public libraries.

    103 public libraries in 16 self-governing bodies nationwide.

  • Visit the website for details regarding the libraries:
    http://www.mcst.go.kr/web/s_notice/press/pressView.jsp?pSeq=13434
 Ask the relevant library Contact the corresponding library Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Provides Korean education data
Provides Korean education data
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Marriage immigrants, multicultural families, etc.
  • Alkongdalkong Korean study materials are available for spouses (Chinese and Vietnamese editions)
  • Provides Korean language guides for marriage immigrants
  • Provides 'Aja Aja Korean' for immigrant workers
  • Provides comprehensive information related to Korean language education and Korean culture to marriage immigrants
 02-2669-9775
02-3276-0700		 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Production and broadcasting of Korean language education programs
Production and broadcasting of Korean language education programs
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Marriage immigrants, multicultural families, etc.
  • Korean language education broadcasting for marriage immigrants: EBS Durian (Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese)
  • Korean language education broadcasting for children of multicultural families: KBS 2TV 'TV Kindergarten Panipani', 'Letter Play with Haebaba and Ddona'
 Refer to the corresponding website: Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Multicultural Package
Multicultural Package
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Multicultural-related educational institution, national citizens, multicultural families and children
  • Development and operation of Multicultural Ggureomi
    • The 'Multicultural Ggureomi' are learning materials that provide a cultural diversity experience to children.
    • Contents: Mongol Ggureomi, Vietnam Ggureomi, Philippines Ggureomi, Korea Ggureomi, Uzbek Ggureomi
    • Rental service: The rental of data and materials related to multicultural experiences is available to institutions.
    • Website: http://kidsnfm.go.kr:8080/culturebox/
  • Operates children's museum
    • Development outreach: We develop experiential exhibitions, educational programs (with schools, underprivileged class, etc.), online contents and a mobile children's museum and library.
    • Website: http://www.kidsnfm.go.kr
  • Multicultural Ggureomi (Box)
    • Fill out the application and submit. Receive a phone confirmation, visit the office to receive the Multicultural Box of donations, and return the box. Fill out the certificate of return and operation result report.

      Visit the website to learn the details of how to use the Ggureomi.

  • Children's museum:
  • Multicultural Ggureomi: 02-3704-4506/4507/4512
  • Children's museum:
    • Exhibition inquiry: 02-3704-4540
    • Education inquiry: 02-3704-4523
 Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Project for University Student Mentors
Project for University Student Mentors
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
University students around the country teach students from multicultural families Work scholarship provided for university students who teach students from multicultural families Selection and management of mentors at universities chosen by student aid foundation Korea Student Aid Foundation: 02-2259-2647 Ministry of Education
Improvement of children’s cognitive abilities
Improvement of children’s cognitive abilities
Target Contents How to Register Inquiry Related Departments
Available to children between 2-6 years of age, with the date of birth between 2008.1.1 -2012.12.31. (Average monthly household income 100% or below.)
  • Service duration: 10 months
  • Services provided:
    • Reading activities: Once a week, 4 times a month or more (20 minutes or more per session)
    • Books provided: 4 books per month or more
    • Reading instruction and counseling for parents: Once a month or more
 Apply online at an '-eup/-myeon' office or '-dong' (district) residential center: http://www.bokjiro.go.kr Health and Welfare Call Center 129 Ministry of Health and Welfare