1. The Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
- Focused on The 1st Basic Plan for Immigration Policy-
제목페이지나옴
Korea Immigration Service
Ministry of Justice

2. Contents 1. Policy Environment 2. Related Laws & Regulations
3. Vision & Policy Objectives
4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy

3. 1. Environment for Immigration Policy
A. Continuous Increase in Migration
International passengers and foreign residents are continuously increasing, as International exchange is invigorated in economic, social and cultural area
Due to economic globalization, international migration of capital, culture and human is expected to speed up
Proactive & effective measures for changing international environment of immigration service

4. 1. Environment for Immigration Policy
Entry of Foreigners
2007
5,500,000
2009
7,800,000
5,900,000
2008
2004
4,900,000
5,200,000
2005
2006
5,300,000
1991
1995
2000
2006
2008
2009
Total Entry
11,047,000
16,010,000
21,802,000
35,723,000
38,203,000
35,206,000

5. Foreign Residents to Koreans
1. Environment for Immigration Policy
B. Increase & Variations of Foreign Residents
Resident Status diversified ranging from highly skilled to unskilled labor, marriage immigrants and foreign students etc.
Continuous increase in foreign residents expected due to decrease in economically active population and inducement for foreign talents
Advanced management with quality immigration service based on the type of residency of foreigners
Foreign Residents to Koreans
1991
1995
2000
2005
2007
2008
2009
Foreigners
157,632
269,641
491,324
747,467
1,066,273
1,158,866
1,168,477
Koreans
44.5m
45.9m
48.2m
48.4m
48.8m
Ratio(%)
0.20
0.60
1.07
1.55
2.19
2.23
2.39

6. 1. Environment for Immigration Policy
C. Concern on national growth potential
Low birthrate accelerating decrease in producing population(age 15~64)
Aging population(over age 65) incurring social cost with healthcare, welfare, pension etc.
National competitiveness weakening by shrinking deposit∙consumption∙investment and decrease in producing population
Proactive opening through recognizing & inducing global talents as emerging agent of economic activity

7. 2. Related Laws & Regulations
Immigration Control Act
Provides for matters concerning control over the immigration of all natioanls & foreigner who enter in or departure from ROK
Stipulates control over the sojourn of foreigners who stay therein and the procedure for recognition of refugees
Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in ROK
Prescribes basic matters relating to the treatment, etc. of foreigners residing in ROK
Specifies details on development of the Basic Plan for Immigration Policy and the Immigration Policy Commission
Act on the Immigration and Legal Status of overseas Koreans
Ensures overseas Koreans’ entry into and departure from ROK and their legal status therein
Nationality Act
Defines requirements for attainment, renunciation, re-attainment of nationality

8. 3. Vision & Policy Objectives
World Class Korea Where Foreigners Live in Harmony with Koreans
Vision
Enhancing national competitiveness with a proactive opening
2. Pursuing quality social integration
3. Enforcing immigration laws
4. Protecting human rights of foreigners
Policy Objectives
○ According to the directions above, 169 tasks were lined up.
Those tasks are aimed at the four policy objectives on the slide. (4가지 정책목표를 읽기)
○ They are all coordinated to accomplish our vision of "The World Class Korea where foreigners live in harmony with Koreans.“
○ Not being able to go through all 169 tasks, I will address some of the most important tasks in the 1st Basic Plan for Immigration Policy currently getting attention.

9. 4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
A. Enhancing National Competitiveness with a Proactive Opening
Securing growth potential by attracting highly skilled foreigners
Attracting highly skilled foreigners with an improved visa system such as start-up visa, job-seekers visa and permanent residents’ visa for indirect investors
Granting dual nationality and easing requirements for general naturalization targeting highly skilled foreigners
Managing manpower from overseas for the balanced development of the national economy
Supplying with skilled labors reflecting industrial demand by improving labor introduction system
Systematizing efficient use of unskilled labor by simplifying procedure and stabilizing environment for employment
Creating a foreigner-friendly living environment
Reinforcing civil service by supporting facilitated communication for foreigners
Improving overall living environment by upgrading transportation, residential area, welfare, healthcare, education, leisure etc.

10. 4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
B. Pursuing Quality Social Integration
Reinforcing education for and promotion of a multicultural society
Raising awareness through education in the school and society as well as developing educational program for multiculture
Boosting promotional efforts for a multicultural society through PR forum, seminar, media
Helping marriage immigrants get settled
Supporting settlement of marriage immigrants by standardizing social integration programs (Korean Language & Korean Culture course)
Creating a sound culture for international marriage & a healthy environment for children of multicultural families
Ensure overseas Koreans make the best of themselves
Revamping legal status to promote economic participation of overseas Koreans
Improving the Work-Visit system for overseas Koreans from China and the former USSR

11. Marriage Immigrants by Nationality (2009)
4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
Marriage Immigrants by Nationality (2009)
Total
China
(Korean)
Vietnam
Phillpines
Japan
Mongol
Thailand
Taiwan
Others
167,090
(100%)
53,754
(32.2%)
48,698
(29.2%)
30,779
(18.4%)
9,799
(5.9%)
5,364
(3.2%)
2,503
(1.5%)
2,242
(1.3%)
517
(0.3%)
13,434
(8.0%)
Non-
National
125,673
(75.2%)
35,386
33,457
28,817
6,117
5,050
2,309
2,092
351
12,094
41,417
(24.8%)
18,368
15,241
1,962
3,682
314
194
150
166
1,340

12. 4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
C. Enforcing Immigration Laws
Establishing the foundation for reducing overstayers
Reinforceng prevention of overstayers at visa issuance stage and improving capacity to investigate illegal status and crack down on violators
Consolicating systematic management of foreign ghettoes and foreign population therein
Managing borders and foreigner information for national security
Establishing high-tech border control system as to promptly & thoroughly manage border and passengers in question
Introducing biometric identification system using fingerprints & photographs
Strengthening international cooperation for border control
Sharing information through the “Stolen & Lost Travel Document(SLTD)”of interpol and international cooperation system

13. 4. Basic Direction of Immigration Policy
D. Protecting Human Rights of Foreigners
Preventing discrimination and protecting the human rights of foreigners
Preventing abuse of human rights of foreigners based on race of nationality
Enhancing systematic assistance for victims of domestic violence, sexual crime etc.
Protecting human rights of foreigners in detention
Reinforcing training on human rights and internal control and revamping related laws and regulation
Providing complaint counseling services in cooperation with other organizations regarding back wages or legal issues
Establishing an advanced system for refugee recognition and support
Consolidating expertise of refugee screening and expanding infrastructure and supporting social adaptation & employment
* cumulative total refugee applications of 2,600(June 2010): 202 recognized, 126 granted humanitarian protection (2,319 concluded)

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