Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Launches Support for Marriage Immigrants' Nationality Acquisition Costs

300,000 Won Per Person for Marriage Immigrants Residing Over Six Months

On August 10, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan Special City announced that it has launched a "Support Program for the Cost of Marriage Immigrants' Nationality Acquisition" to help marriage immigrants settle early and stably in Korean society and to enhance their sense of belonging and pride as members of the local community.

Panoramic view of Dong-gu, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do.

This program supports the nationality acquisition fee that marriage immigrants, who are married to Korean nationals, must pay to obtain Korean nationality, providing support of 300,000 won per person.

Eligible applicants are those who have acquired Korean nationality on or after January 1 of this year, have their resident registration in Dong-gu, and have continuously resided there for at least six months. This year, support is planned for a total of 10 individuals.

Applicants wishing to apply can visit their local community welfare center or the Gender Equality and Child Division of Dong-gu District Office and submit an application form along with supporting documents, such as a certificate of nationality acquisition, resident registration, certificate of marriage relation, and a copy of their bankbook. After eligibility screening, the 300,000 won nationality acquisition fee will be paid on the 20th of the month following the application month. For further details, contact the Gender Equality and Child Division of Dong-gu District Office.

Lim Taek, Chief of Dong-gu District Office, stated, "The support for nationality acquisition costs was prepared to reduce the financial burden on marriage immigrants and to encourage their new start as precious members of both Korea and the local community. We will continue to implement various support policies so that marriage immigrants can continue to settle stably in the community and grow together."

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