Busan Support Center for Foreign Workers
The Busan Support Center for Foreign Workers is the only one of its kind in Busan devoted to serving both migrant workers and their employers. Our mission is to assist foreigners in adjusting to their new environment by providing counseling, mediation, interpretation, and education on the Korean language, culture, law, and multiculturalism, along with a platform for communication and interaction.
Subject: Migrant workers (E-9, H-2 Visas)
Countries: The Philippines, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Cambodia, China, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Myanmar, East Timor, Laos, Tajikistan (17 countries under the Employment Permit System)
Busan Support Center for Foreign Workers
- Address: 86 Yeonsu-ro, Yeonje-gu, Busan Workers' Welfare Center B1
- Main Facilities: Counseling Room, Lounge, Intensive Counseling Room, Information Technology Lecture Hall
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Hours: Sunday~Thursday, 09:00~18:00
※ Closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays
※ Korean language and IT courses available on Sundays - Managed by: Confederation of Korean Trade Unions Busan Regional Office
- Inquiries: ☏051-868-7606 Fax. 051-868-7607
Support
Counseling & Interpretation Support
- Labor: Wage arrears, unfair dismissals, workplace changes, industrial incidents
- Daily life: Personal matters, civil and criminal cases, illness, injury, death
- Immigration: Passport, visa, foreigner registration renewal and extension
- Insurance: Departure guarantee insurance, accident insurance, guarantee insurance, health insurance
- Free medical consultation
- Counseling and interpretation in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other languages available
Educational Support
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Korean Language (Sunday)
- 10:00~12:00, 13:00~17:00
- Beginner, Intermediate, TOPIK Preparation
- Place: Busan Support Center for Foreign Workers and 3 satellite locations [Saha Workers' Welfare Center, Sasang Workers' Health Center, Korea Industrial Complex Corporation Busan Regional Office in Gangseo-gu]
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Computer Class (Sunday)
- Documentation, computer usage, etc.
- Returning Home Preparation, Industrial Safety, Law, Traffic Safety & Economy, Health, etc.
Cultural & Specialized Support
Starting in May 2024, we are offering comprehensive counseling and educational services not only for migrant workers who entered Korea under the Employment Permit System, but also for workplaces that employ them.
