Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Gimhae expands support for children of ethnic Korean families
The city of Gimhae in South Korea is expanding support for children of ethnic Korean families to help them adjust to school and local life.
The program has a total budget of 60 million won, with half from national funding and half from the city.
It will offer Korean, computer and English lessons, cultural education and sports at three education facilities.
Classes will run for four months in each of the two school semesters.
Students will also be able to get ongoing emotional support and advice about careers and further study.
The city plans to expand career coaching next year so students can explore their strengths and prepare for the future.
Gimhae is home to 3,196 children from these families, and the city says it will continue supporting their growth in the community.
Gimhae will expand support to help children of ethnic Korean families adapt to school and local life.
The city secured 30 million won in national funding for the 2027 program and will add 30 million won of its own.
The 60 million won program will offer language, computer, English, Korean culture and sports activities.
It will also provide ongoing counseling on emotional well-being, careers and further education.
There are 3,196 children of ethnic Korean families living in Gimhae.
- Who
- Gimhae City and children of ethnic Korean families living in the city.
- What
- The city is expanding support for children’s adaptation and settlement, including education, counseling and career guidance.
- When
- The city announced the expansion on Nov. 1. The program is for 2027.
- Where
- Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Why
- To help children adapt to Korean society and settle in the region, including by addressing language and cultural differences.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gimhae was selected for the Overseas Koreans Agency’s 2027 regional settlement support project.
Gimhae announced it would expand support for children of ethnic Korean families.
The city plans to expand career and further-education coaching.
- National funding
- 30 million won
- City funding
- 30 million won
- Total program budget
- 60 million won
- Children in Gimhae
- 3,196
- Education facilities
- 3
- Program duration
- 4 months each in the first and second semesters
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What people are saying
We will continue to support children of ethnic Korean families so they can grow up healthily in the local community without difficulties caused by language and cultural differences.