Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Act is to prescribe basic matters relating to the treatment, etc. of foreigners residing in the Republic of Korea to help them adjust to Korean society to make full use of their abilities and to create a social environment in which Korean nationals and foreigners in Korea understand and respect one another, thereby contributing to the development and social integration of the Republic of Korea.

Enforcement Ordinance

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:
1.        The term "foreigners in Korea" means those who do not possess the nationality of the Republic of Korea and who legally stay in Korea for the purpose of residing in Korea;
2.        The term "treatment of foreigners in Korea" means the treatment of foreigners in Korea by the State and local governments according to their legal status;
3.        The term "immigrant through marriage" means any foreigner in Korea who had or has a marital relationship with a Korean national.

Article 3 (Responsibilities of the State and Local Governments)

The State and local governments shall endeavor to establish and implement policies for the treatment, etc. of foreigners in Korea with the aim of achieving the purposes of Article 1.

Article 4 (Relationship to Other Statutes)

In enacting or amending other statutes related to the treatment, etc. of foreigners in Korea, the State shall adhere to the purposes of this Act.