○ Gyeonggi Migrant Integration Support Center’s opening ceremony held on July 2
– Visit the Gyeonggi Northern CCI (2F) in Uijeongbu or call +82-1661-0222
– Support provided in 10 languages, including Cambodian (Khmer), Vietnamese, and Lao

On July 2, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government held an opening ceremony to mark the launch of the newly expanded Gyeonggi Migrant Integration Support Center (GMIS) in Uijeongbu City, strengthening support for the stable settlement and integration of immigrants, including marriage migrants, foreign workers, international students, and overseas Koreans.

Now located on the 2nd floor of the Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Uijeongbu City, the center has undergone significant expansion and reorganization from its predecessor, the former Gyeonggi Institute of Research and Policy Development for Migrants’ Human Rights. It has been relocated from Ansan City (53.24 square meters) to Uijeongbu City (766.96 square meters)—an increase in size of over 14-fold. Staffing has more than doubled, growing from 7 to 18 members (8 center operators and 10 counselors), along with the first-ever introduction of multilingual counseling services.

In close collaboration with immigrant support organizations across the province, the center offers a comprehensive range of services, from addressing everyday concerns through legal and labor consultations, support programs, and lifestyle information, to interpreter and translator training, staff capacity building, and policy development.

Immigrants seeking assistance can visit the center or call the dedicated helpline at +82-1661-0222. The center provides support in 10 languages: Cambodian (Khmer), Vietnamese, Lao, Thai, Uzbek, Russian, Filipino, Chinese, Mongolian, Burmese, and English.

At the opening ceremony, Kim Won-gyu, Director General of Gyeonggi’s Immigrant Society Bureau, briefed attendees on immigration policies established since the bureau’s launch and outlined the comprehensive plan under the vision of “Gyeonggi, Growing Together with Immigrants.”

The plan focuses on four key objectives—governance, immigration policy, social integration, and human rights protection—with 33 detailed tasks currently underway to support immigrants in settling securely and thriving as part of their local communities.

Following the ceremony, a dialogue session moderated by Lee Jasmine, Chairperson of the Korea Cultural Diversity Organization and former National Assembly member, featured a wide range of panelists, including marriage migrants, international students, and influencers, who discussed strategies for mutual growth between immigrants and local communities.

Kim Dae-sun, Gyeonggi’s 2nd Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs, affirmed, “We remain committed to expanding support programs and initiatives for the Gyeonggi Migrant Integration Support Center to become a dependable partner in fostering shared growth between immigrants and the broader community.”

The opening ceremony welcomed around 100 attendees, including Kim Dae-sun, the 2nd Vice Governor of Gyeonggi, Mun Hyeong-geun, Chair of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly’s Women, Family, and Lifelong Education Committee, other assembly members, representatives from related agencies, and immigrant support organizations, all celebrating this new milestone.