Article 10 (Safeguarding Human Rights of Foreigners in Korea)

The State and local governments shall endeavor to take necessary measures, such as the conduct of education and publicity activities, to prevent unreasonable discrimination against foreigners in Korea and their children and to safeguard their human rights.

Article 11 (Support for Social Adjustment of Foreigners in Korea)

The State and local governments may provide foreigners in Korea with education, information and counselling services with respect to basic common knowledge necessary to live in the Republic of Korea.

Article 12 (Treatment of Immigrants through Marriage and Their Children)

(1)        The State and local governments may assist immigrants through marriage and their children in quickly adjusting to the Korean society by providing them with education on Korean language, education on Korean institutions and culture, support for child care and education, medical services, etc.
(2)        The provisions of paragraph (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis to foreigners in Korea who raise children born in a de facto marital relationship with Korean nationals and their children.
(3)        The State and local governments may have immigrants through marriage and their children referred to in paragraph (1) and foreigners in Korea and their children referred to in paragraph (2) undergo health examination.

Article 13 (Treatment of Persons with Permanent Residency)

(1)        The State and local governments may guarantee foreigners who have the legal status to permanently reside in the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as "permanent residents") the entry, stay, economic activities, etc. in Korea to the extent that security, social order, public welfare and other interests of the Republic of Korea are not undermined.
(2)        The provisions of Article 12 (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis to permanent residents.

Article 14 (Treatment of Refugees)

(1)        If a refugee recognized under the Refugee Act wishes to reside in the Republic of Korea, the Sate may provide necessary support to such refugee by applying mutatis mutandis Article 12 (1).
(2)        If a foreigner in Korea who is recognized as a refugee is to depart from the Republic of Korea with the aim of residing in a foreign country, the State may provide him or her with information necessary for departure, consultation, and other necessary support.

Article 14-2 (Treatment of Special Contributors)

(1)        Article 14, and Articles 31 through 36 and 38 of the Refugee Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the treatment of foreigners and their accompanying family members who reside in the Republic of Korea if they are deemed to make special contribution to the Republic of Korea or to the enhancement of the public interest and therefor support for their settlement in the country is deemed necessary by the Minister of Justice (hereinafter referred to as "special contributor etc.").
(2)        The State and a local government may provide special contributors, etc. with the following support:
1.        Financial support for initial settlement, and other necessary support for everyday life;
2.        Provision of information on employment, job placement, and other necessary support for employment.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 25, 2022]

Article 15 (Social Adjustment after Acquiring Nationality)

If a foreigner in Korea acquires the nationality of the Republic of Korea, he or she may benefit from the measures and policies provided for in Article 12 (1) for three years from the day of acquisition of such nationality.

Article 16 (Improvement of Treatment of Skilled Foreign Workers)

To advance the attraction of foreign workers who have specialized knowledge, technology or skills, the State and local governments shall endeavor to form institutions and policies needed for improvement of their legal status and treatment.

Article 17 (Treatment of Persons Who Formerly Held Korean Nationality)

The State and local governments may guarantee those who formerly held the nationality of the Republic of Korea or their lineal descendants (excluding those who possess the nationality of the Republic of Korea), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, the entry, stay, economic activities, etc. in Korea to the extent that security, social order, public welfare and other interests of the Republic of Korea are not undermined.

Enforcement Ordinance