뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 250만 체류 외국인을 위한 서비스 플랫폼 ‘파미고’가 공식 오픈했다. 파미고는 체류 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 다양한 문제를 해결할 수 있는 종합 서비스 플랫폼이다. 파미고의 주요 기능으로는 주거, 교육, 의료, 법률, 번역, 금융 등 생활 전반에 걸친 다양한 서비스를 중계한다. 또한, 다국어 지원을 통해 언어 장벽을 허물고 사용자 맞춤형 추천 서비스를 제공해 정보 교류와 네트워킹을 위한 커뮤니티를 통해 체류 외국인들의 한국 생활 적응을 돕는다. 파미고는 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 언어 문제, 경제적 어려움, 문화 차이 등의 문제를 해결하기 위해 신뢰할 수 있는 파트너 네트워크를 구축해 가고 있다. 특히, 파미고는 일자리 수집 및 AI 기반 맞춤형 서비스 추천 시스템을 통해 사용자가 필요로 하는 정보를 쉽게 찾을 수 있도록 돕고 있다. 현재 파미고는 국내 체류 외국인의 직업, 체류 기간, 소득, 소비 패턴 등 다양한 데이터를 수집해 외국인의 신용정보를 구축하고 있다. 이같은 데이터를 활용해 외국인 사용자에게 더욱 정확하고 유용한 금융 서비스를 제공하고자 한다. 또한 국내 유수의 기업 및 대학과 파트너십을 맺어 외국인 유학생
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | President Kim Han-gil, the chairman of the National Integration Committee, ordered ‘strengthening safety measures for migrant workers ‘at the policy proposal of the Special Committee on 'Coexistence with Migrant Workers' under the Unification Committee held at the Seoul Government Complex on July 23,2024. Chairman Kim emphasized, "there should be no discrimination between Koreans and immigrants when it comes to safety issues." "After many migrant workers were sacrificed in the fire accident occurred in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, we are moving beyond 'outsourcing
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | A total of 12,841 of foreigners including 10,756 illegal immigrants, 2,063 illegal employers, and 22 illegal employment and entry agents were caught & inves tigated by the immigration in a government’s joint crackdown on illegal immigrants and other criminals entering the South Korea, within the duration of 77 days from April 15~ June 30, 2024.announced by the Ministry of Justice. A total of 10,756 foreigners illegally staying and work ing were cracked down, of which 9,784 were forced to leave the country, 444 were fined, and the rest are under investiga
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Seoul central district court ruled that if the police arrest the foreigner who had a fight with a Korean without sufficient grounds and did not provide an interpreter, “the state must compensate.” Announced by Eun-ha Lim, the Presider Judge of the Civil Appellate Division 1-1 of the Seoul Central District Court on July 8,2024. The decision is partially ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the damages claim filed by Mr. A against the state, saying, “Pay 2 million won in alimony to the plaintiff.” The court said, “The state is responsible for compensating for da
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Khuli Kuchehri” an open court has been organized by the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Seoul and Pakistan community Korea in the Gimhe City, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on June 30,2024. His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, the ambassador of Pakistan Embassy in the Republic of Korea participated the “Khuli Kuchehri” and listened the issues and concerns raised by Pakistani diaspora in order to get better solutions for the future. The Pakistani community Warmly welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, was warmly welcomed by th
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 창업 교육 전문 기관 언더독스와 글로벌 스타트업 커뮤니티 서울스타트업스가 최근 상호 교류 및 협력을 위한 업무 제휴 협약(MOU)을 체결했다고 11일 밝혔다. 서울스타트업스는 지난 2017년 4월 설립돼 한국에 체류 중인 5천100명 가량의 내국인·외국인 창업가들이 교류하는 커뮤니티로, 국내에서 활동 중인 글로벌 스타트업 커뮤니티 중 최대 규모다. 서울스타트업스가 글로벌 청년 창업가 20명과 함께 매달 개최하는 스타트업 커뮤니티 활동을 언더독스가 지원한다는 내용이 언더독스-서울스타트업스 간 업무 협약의 주요 골자다. 언더독스와 서울스타트업스는 이번 업무 협약을 바탕으로 공동 협력 체계를 확립하고 추진하며, 한국을 무대로 창업을 희망하는 외국인 대상의 창업 교육 프로그램, 커뮤니티 행사 등을 진행할 예정이다. 김정헌 언더독스 대표는 “서울스타트업스와의 업무 협약을 통해 국내 창업 생태계 내에서 보다 다채로운 혁신 창업 아이디어가 오갈 수 있을 것으로 기대한다”고 말했다. 서울스타트업스도 언더독스와의 협력을 통해 한국 내 창업을 희망하는 외국인 창업가 육성 및 글로벌하게 연결된 스타트업 커뮤니티로 발전할 수 있어 뜻깊다며 기대감을 전했
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 박성재 법무부장관은 11일 오전 10시30분 안산글로벌다문화센터를 방문해 이민자 사회통합정책의 최일선에서 근무하는 관계자를 격려했다. 또한, 한국어 등 사회통합교육에 참여하는 이민자들을 직접 만나 현장의 생생한 목소리를 듣고, 의견을 수렴했다. 안산글로벌다문화센터에는 안산시다문화가족지원센터와 안산시글로벌청소년센터, 경기도외국인인권지원센터 등 3개 기관이 입주해 있다. 박 장관은 먼저 지난 2013년 안산시가 다문화가족 등의 정착지원을 위해 설립한 안산글로벌문화센터내 안산시다문화가족지원센터에서 결혼이민자에 대한 다양한 지원정책에 대한 설명을 듣고, 결혼이민자들의 한국어 수업 현장을 참관하고 요리교실(김밥 등)에도 함께 했다. 박 장관은 “결혼이민자는 우리사회의 소중한 일원으로 특히, 자녀의 성장이나 적응에 끼치는 영향이 매우 크기 때문에 무엇보다도한국어 능력을 배양하는 것이 사회통합과 미래세대의 교육에 중요하다”고언급하였습니다. 이어, 안산시글로벌청소년센터에서 이주배경 청소년을대상으로 하는 다양한 적응 지원 프로그램에 대한 설명을 듣고, 직접 강단에 서서 한국어 기초를 공부하는 아이들에게 희망의 메시지를 전달했다. 박성재 장관은 “최
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The vibrant Jgannath Rath Yatra 2024 was organized by the ISKCON temple in Pocheon, the northeastern region of Gyeonggi province in South Korea on July 7,2024. Ratha Yatra was celebrated in the city of Pocheon in South Korea with thousands of devotees, participated from far and wide areas of South Korea all walks of life to witness the wonderful procession, showcasing the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of India. Ms. Surabhi Kumar, spouse of the Ambassador Amit Kumar of Indian embassy in the Republic of Korea and SS Cons joined the event. “The Indian Em
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean Ministry of Justice has announced the expansion of visa eligibility for research students (D-2-5) and exemption from the experience requirement for researchers (E-3) to attract out standing global talent in the field of science and technology. Until now, the research student visa D-2-5 has been permitted only to those with a master's or doctoral degree and to overseas undergraduate students invited by specific research institutes. The permitted specific institutions include 1) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2) Daegu
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean Ministry of trade, Industry & Energy together with the Ministry of Labor and Employment is going to host Global Talent Job Fair scheduled for 27~28 August 2024 at COEX, 3rd Floor D-hall, Conference room E, Seoul from 10 am ~5 pm. 2024 Global talent Fair is aimed to provide opportunity for the international students seeking Job in Korea, to support Korean youth seeking employment overseas as well to support the recruitment of foreign-invested companies in Korea. 1) Th event is facilitating International Students in Korea to become a part of K
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The Ministry of Justice extended the pilot operation period for two years to attract tourists from South-east Asian countries include Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia announced by the ministry on Thursday June 27,2024. The Ministry of Justice announced that “we have expanded our operation to include general travelers in order to promote tourism to Korea by Southeast Asian tourists. The visa application process will be simplified and the group tourist visa will be issued to three or more people.” As a result of a one-year pilot operation, group tours from
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | ‘Daring Safety Campaign’ event was held by the Ministry of Justice and the National Crime Victims Support Association at the open stage of Seoul Children’s Grand Park in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on June 15, 2024 (Sat) at 11:00. ‘Daring’ is a social campaign in which ordinary citizens walk together to support the healing and recovery of crime victims that promote social protection and support for the crime victims. ‘Daring’ is a compound word of ‘All’ and ‘Ring’ symbolizes ‘everyone’ becoming one within a ‘circle’ with one goal. It means that everyone should come t
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “24 Vietnamese shipbuilding trainees carried D-4-6 visa has been converted to skilled workers visa E-7-3 approved by the Ministry of Justice,” Park Seong-jae, the Minister of Justice announced on June 4,2024. On September 2023, 24 Vietnamese entered in South Korea to work for the field of shipbuilding as Trainees. They completed HD Hyundai Mipo’s six-month training course and acquired practical skills along with Korean language skills. After receiving an employment recommendation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, all of the trainees were hired
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Park Jin-jae, head of the ‘National Citizens' Protection Solidarity’ who privately arrested immigrants across the country, produced and distributed YouTube content was found guilty during a police investigation and handed over to the prosecution. Not only the representative of the ‘National Citizens Protection Solidarity’ but other 10 members has also been prosecuted in charge of sparked controversy over the illegal arrest of unregistered aliens. On May 30, the Daegu Police Agency's criminal task force announced that it had sent 10 people, including Mr. A, t
Newsomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean government announced to severely punish the Korean citizens if they will be investigated to consume drugs such as marijuana while visiting the overseas countries where taking drugs is legal. As the number of countries where marijuana is legal is increasing among the countries that Koreans frequently visit, there are also the cases where people mistakenly believe that anyone can use drugs such as marijuana in those countries. However, if our citizens visit a country where marijuana is legal and use drugs such as marijuana, they will be severely pu
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 250만 체류 외국인을 위한 서비스 플랫폼 ‘파미고’가 공식 오픈했다. 파미고는 체류 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 다양한 문제를 해결할 수 있는 종합 서비스 플랫폼이다. 파미고의 주요 기능으로는 주거, 교육, 의료, 법률, 번역, 금융 등 생활 전반에 걸친 다양한 서비스를 중계한다. 또한, 다국어 지원을 통해 언어 장벽을 허물고 사용자 맞춤형 추천 서비스를 제공해 정보 교류와 네트워킹을 위한 커뮤니티를 통해 체류 외국인들의 한국 생활 적응을 돕는다. 파미고는 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 언어 문제, 경제적 어려움, 문화 차이 등의 문제를 해결하기 위해 신뢰할 수 있는 파트너 네트워크를 구축해 가고 있다. 특히, 파미고는 일자리 수집 및 AI 기반 맞춤형 서비스 추천 시스템을 통해 사용자가 필요로 하는 정보를 쉽게 찾을 수 있도록 돕고 있다. 현재 파미고는 국내 체류 외국인의 직업, 체류 기간, 소득, 소비 패턴 등 다양한 데이터를 수집해 외국인의 신용정보를 구축하고 있다. 이같은 데이터를 활용해 외국인 사용자에게 더욱 정확하고 유용한 금융 서비스를 제공하고자 한다. 또한 국내 유수의 기업 및 대학과 파트너십을 맺어 외국인 유학생
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | President Kim Han-gil, the chairman of the National Integration Committee, ordered ‘strengthening safety measures for migrant workers ‘at the policy proposal of the Special Committee on 'Coexistence with Migrant Workers' under the Unification Committee held at the Seoul Government Complex on July 23,2024. Chairman Kim emphasized, "there should be no discrimination between Koreans and immigrants when it comes to safety issues." "After many migrant workers were sacrificed in the fire accident occurred in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, we are moving beyond 'outsourcing
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | A total of 12,841 of foreigners including 10,756 illegal immigrants, 2,063 illegal employers, and 22 illegal employment and entry agents were caught & inves tigated by the immigration in a government’s joint crackdown on illegal immigrants and other criminals entering the South Korea, within the duration of 77 days from April 15~ June 30, 2024.announced by the Ministry of Justice. A total of 10,756 foreigners illegally staying and work ing were cracked down, of which 9,784 were forced to leave the country, 444 were fined, and the rest are under investiga
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Seoul central district court ruled that if the police arrest the foreigner who had a fight with a Korean without sufficient grounds and did not provide an interpreter, “the state must compensate.” Announced by Eun-ha Lim, the Presider Judge of the Civil Appellate Division 1-1 of the Seoul Central District Court on July 8,2024. The decision is partially ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the damages claim filed by Mr. A against the state, saying, “Pay 2 million won in alimony to the plaintiff.” The court said, “The state is responsible for compensating for da
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Khuli Kuchehri” an open court has been organized by the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Seoul and Pakistan community Korea in the Gimhe City, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on June 30,2024. His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, the ambassador of Pakistan Embassy in the Republic of Korea participated the “Khuli Kuchehri” and listened the issues and concerns raised by Pakistani diaspora in order to get better solutions for the future. The Pakistani community Warmly welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, was warmly welcomed by th