Co-prosperity of Overseas Koreans and the Republic of Korea leads Korea to a global pivotal state and contribute to global peace and prosperity.
Support overseas Koreans to maintain and reinforce their identity as Koreans while taking root in the mainstream society as valuable members of their country of residence.
As the ‘Global Korean Community’, the 7.5 million overseas Koreans are a valuable driving force and asset for national development, and a bridge connecting the country of residence and the Republic of Korea.
Overseas Koreans took the lead in supporting their motherland in times of difficulty and devoted themselves to acting as the foundation of Korea’s economic development.
Our compatriots help improve relations between the motherland and their country of residence, enter the mainstream society in the country of residence, and influence the countries’ essential policies.
Support overseas Koreans to settle down as valuable members in their country of residence and improve their status.
Dedicated efforts to strengthen overseas Koreans' identity as Koreans and foster a sense of belonging to the Republic of Korea.
Put efforts to promote an interaction between the overseas Korean community and the Republic of Korea, such as establishing a global Korean network and supporting visits to the Republic of Korea.
Provide convenience in accordance with relevant laws and regulations when overseas Koreans enter or stay in the Republic of Korea, and support overseas Koreans to adapt to Korean society (improving the rights and interests of overseas Koreans in the Republic of Korea).
Support the development of human resources for overseas Koreans to establish an environment in which their capabilities can be utilized for the development of the Republic of Korea and overseas Korean society.
Operate various exchange programs to promote overseas Koreans’ policies.
The 「Overseas Koreans Policy Committee」(Chairperson: Minister of Foreign Affairs) reviews and coordinates key policy matters in order to comprehensively and systematically implement the overseas Koreans policies.
The commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency establishes and executes a basic plan for overseas Koreans policies after deliberation of Overseas Koreans Policy Committee.
The commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency and the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies formulate and implement an annual action in accordance with the basic plan.
The commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency handles the affairs delegated by the Overseas Koreans Policy Committee as the chairperson of the 「Overseas Koreans Policy Working Committee」.
Provide overseas Koreans with a one-stop integrated civil service platform.
Strengthen solidarity between the Overseas Koreans Society and the Republic of Korea, and accomplish co-prosperity for overseas Korean society and motherland.
Provide the one-stop, non-face-to-face, and digital consular service.
24/7 Open Civil Service Counseling Call Center (Tel. 02-6747-0404)