Laws for Foreigners

It does NOT matter where we live but it definitely matters that wherever we are we must know KNOW the 'law of the land'.

Some of the very important laws for foreigners residing in Korea include the following

FOR ALL FOREIGNERS

1. Korea's Immigration Control Act
2. It is equally important to read The First Basic Plan
3. Act on the Treatment of Foreigners in Korea is available here. MUST READ!

MIGRANT WORKERS (SKILLED/UNSKILLED)

1. For teacher and ethnic Koreans , go through Act on Foreign Workers Employment, Etc
2. A must read is again The Act on Foreign Workers Employment, Etc, here.
3. All those who are in Korea under E-9 visa read - Labor  Standard Act
4. Minimum Wage Act for migrant workers is an important piece of legislation.
5. Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act for migrant workers.
6. Occupational Safety and Health Act for migrant workers can be downloaded here.

MIGRANT FAMILIES

1. Supports for  Multicultural Families Act can be read here.
2. Basic Laws on Social Security which is based on the principle of reciprocity is applied only to those foreigners who are married to Koreans and obtained Korean nationality and their offsprings.(unable to find in English)