Article 20 (Civil Service and Consultation for Foreigners)

(1)        The heads of public institutions may appoint officials to take exclusive charge of informing foreigners in Korea of civil service procedures and require the officials to complete required training courses.
(2)        The State may install and manage an integrated information center for foreigners to provide foreigners in Korea and other persons determined by Presidential Decree with information and consultation in foreign languages via telephone or electronic communications networks.

Enforcement Ordinance

Article 21 (Cooperation with Private Sector)

The State and local governments may entrust nonprofit corporations or nonprofit organizations with part of their work regarding policies on foreigners and provide them with part of funds required for the performance of the entrusted work and other necessary supports.

Article 22 (Facilitation of International Exchange)

The State and local governments shall endeavor to facilitate international exchange by participating in international organizations or conferences regarding policies on foreigners and implementing international cooperation work, such as information exchange, and joint surveys and research.

Article 22-2 (Immigration Policy Research Institute)

① Immigration Policy Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as “Immigration Policy Research Institute”) in order to promote the implementation of the “Agreement on the Establishment and Operation of the International Migration Agency Immigration Policy Research Institute” between the Korean government and the International Migration Agency and to promote research and research necessary for the establishment of professional and systematic immigration policies. Research Institute”) is established.

② The Institute shall be a corporation.

③ The Research Institute shall carry out the following projects.

1. Investigation, research, consultation, and information exchange on immigration policies and legislation in each country around the world

2. Cultivating immigration policy experts

3. International exchange and cooperation related to immigration policy and holding and supporting international conferences

4. Support for conferences and academic activities related to immigration policy

5. Publication and dissemination of publications such as academic materials, periodicals, and reports related to immigration policy

6. Other projects necessary to achieve the purpose of establishment of the institute

④ The research institute appoints executives and necessary staff as prescribed by the articles of incorporation.

⑤ Regarding the research institute, the provisions regarding foundations in the 「Civil Act」 shall apply mutatis mutandis except as provided for in this Act.

⑥ The state may support expenses necessary for the operation of the research institute within budgetary limits.

[This article is newly established on April 18, 2023]
[Enforcement date: July 19, 2023] Article 22-2

Article 23 (Announcement and Delivery of Policies)

(1)        The State and local governments may announce the basic plan, the implementation plans thereof, etc. established to perform policies on foreigners: Provided, That this shall not apply to matters which the Committee or the Working Committee opts not to promulgate in consideration of national interests, such as national security, social order, public welfare, diplomatic relations, or to matters which may violate privacy.
(2)        The State and local governments shall endeavor to ensure that all Koreans and foreigners in Korea easily understand and utilize basic plans, implementation plans thereof, etc. regarding policies on foreigners promulgated in accordance with paragraph (1).