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Immigrant teenagers, Korean teachers face challenges as classrooms grow more diverse

The “Wind Class” is a preparatory class designed to help teenagers who have recently arrived in Korea after spending their early years abroad transition into the Korean public education system.

2026-01-18

Marriages with foreign spouses in Korea rise for 3rd year in 2024

The number of marriages between Koreans and foreign spouses rose for the third consecutive year in 2024, data showed Thursday.

2025-11-06

Children of multicultural families come of age to brighter futures and persistent challenges

In Korea, the children of multicultural families are now entering adulthood with college degrees, higher incomes and deeper roots — challenging old prejudices in a country long seen as ethnically homogenous.

2025-07-31

Authorities investigating alleged abuse of mixed-race soldier in Army unit

A private serving in an Army unit based in Goyang, Gyeonggi, sustained serious back injuries after jumping from the second floor of the unit’s barracks on the night of April 23, according to military sources on Monday.

2025-07-29

Seoul to roll out Korean language educational program for multicultural students

Starting in June, Seoul will roll out a new Korean language education program designed to help multicultural students adapt to school life and improve their academic performance, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced Tuesday.

2025-05-28

Immigrants needed but not welcomed in Korea [AGENDA 2024]

Why do South Koreans discriminate against foreigners, and what can be done to make the country more welcoming to immigrants?

2024-05-28

Civic movement promotes inclusive, multicultural society with K-Respect Day

Diplomats, lawmakers and students gathered in western Seoul on Thursday to celebrate the declaration of K-Respect Day, which aims to promote an inclusive society by rooting out prejudice and discrimination against foreigners.

2024-05-23

Seoul mayor presents plan to lure foreign talent, establish multicultural society

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Monday unveiled a comprehensive plan to attract and retain foreign talent by offering scholarships and implementing new child care policies.

2024-05-20

Potential solution to world's lowest birthrate? Multicultural marriages

Multicultural marriage between Koreans and foreign spouses jumped at the fastest pace in 2022, raising hopes for its potential contribution to helping Korea overcome the lowest fertility rate among OECD members.

2023-12-16

Benefits for multicultural families are not as they seem, even if you're Song Joong-ki

Local news outlets including the Korea JoongAng Daily recently published an article listing a series of multicultural family benefits that superstar actor Song Joong-ki and his new wife British actor Katy Louise Saunders will be...

2023-02-27