Multicultural family support centers are organizations established to help marriage immigrants and their families to enjoy a stable life in Korea. Diverse and comprehensive services are being provided at 24 multicultural family support centers (excluding Seocho-gu).
·Korean Language Education
Providing phased Korean language education for marriage immigrants and immigrating children to help them learn basic Korean and understand Korean culture.
·Operating programs in 6 major areas, including family, gender equality, human rights, social integration, counseling, and promotion & resource integration.
- Program for bilingual families
- Spouse/marriage education
- Understanding multiculturalism and human rights sensitivity education
- Basic preparation for employment and multicultural family volunteer group
- Family counseling, case management, and emergency support for families in crisis
·Educational Visits (One-on-One)
- Korean Language Education Service : for marriage immigrants and immigrating children (under 19) who have lived in Korea for less than 5 years.
- Parenting Education Service : phased parenting education and family counseling for marriage immigrants with children under 12.
- Children’s Life Service : life assistance service for children (3-12 years old) from multicultural families.
※ Paid service: sliding scale based on income level
·Language development assistance of children from multicultural families
- Korean language evaluation, promotion and parent counseling for multicultural children under 12.
·Translation and interpretation services for marriage immigrants
- Translation and interpretation services for marriage immigrants who have recently moved to Korea and have communication problems
·Each self-governed district (gu) of Seoul operates diverse programs. Refer to the information on centers below, and contact the center via phone or visit it in person.
Name of dstrict | Address | Phone number | Language service |
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Seoul Family Center | 6 Sopa-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu | 02-318-0227 | - |
Dongdaemun-gu | 7F, Dasarang Haengbok Center, 521, Gyeongye-ro | 02-957-1073 | Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Mongolian |
Seongbuk-gu | Anam-ro 145 Goreo University Lyceum #102 | 02-3290-1660 | Vietnamese, Cambodian |
Yeongdeungpo -gu | 4F, 24-5, Yeongdeungpo-ro 84-gil Singil Social Welfare Center | 02-846-5432 | Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian |
Dongjak-gu | 3F, 63-26, Dongjak-daero 29-gil | 02-599-3260 | Chinese, Vietnamese |
Jungnang-gu | 369, Yongmasan-gil (62-2, Myeonmok-dong) | 02-435-4149 | Vietnamese |
Songpa-gu | 12, Macheon-ro 41-gil | 02-403-3844 | Vietnamese |
Gangseo-gu | 4F, Gomdallae Culture Welfare Center,50, Gangseo-ro 5-gil | 02-2606-2037 | Vietnamese |
Guro-gu | 50, Digital-ro 32ga-gil | 02-869-0317 | Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian |
Geumcheon-gu | 40, Geumha-ro, 11-gil, Sigeungbon-dong Community Center | 02-803-7743 | Vietnamese |
Gwanak-gu | 3rd Floor Nampa Kim Nam-jun Memorial Hall, Sillim-ro 3-gil 35 Gwanak-gu | 02-883-9383 | Vietnamese |
Gangdong-gu | 2F, 41, Yangjae-daero 138-gil | 02-473-4986 | Vietnamese |
Nowon-gu | Gaon Bldg, 4F, 94, Dongil-ro 173ga-gil | 02-979-3502 | Vietnamese |
Jongno-gu | 2F, Dongbu Women Culture Center, 124, Changsin-gil | 02-764-3521 | Vietnamese |
Gwangjin-gu | 2F, 23, Neungdong-ro 30-gil | 02-458-0666 | Chinese |
Gangbuk-gu | 4F, Gangbuk Women Childcare Information Center, 9, Insubong-ro 66-gil | 02-945-7381 | Vietnamese |
Eunpyeong-gu | 3F, Kimdonggyu Bldg., 174, Seooreung-ro | 02-376-3731 | Vietnamese |
Seodaemun-gu | 244, Jeungga-ro | 02-375-7530 | Vietnamese |
Mapo-gu | Holt 3rd Floor, Yanhhwa-ro 19 Mapo-gu | 02-3142-5027 | Vietnamese |
Gangnam-gu | 4F, 617-8, Gaepo-ro | 02-3414-3346 | Chinese |
Seongdong-gu | 9, Muhak-ro 6-gil | 02-3395-9445 | Vietnamese |
Dobong-gu | 1st Basement, Dobong-gu Office Hall, 656, Madeul-ro | 02-990-5432 | Vietnamese |
Yangcheon-gu | 5-7F, Nambusunhwan-ro 88-gil | 02-2699-6900 | Vietnamese |
Yongsan-gu | 3F, Hannam Public Parking Lot, 224-19, Itaewon-ro | 02-792-9174 | Vietnamese |
Jung-gu | 10th Floor Twegye-ro 460 Jung-gu | 02-2254-3670 | Mongolian |