The National Police Agency has been operating the 112 reporting foreign language interpretation center 24 hours a day since March 18 to provide more prompt and appropriate responses than when foreign tourists, students, multicultural families, and others make 112 emergency calls. Since June 1 of last year, the National Police Agency has been providing 112 reporting foreign language interpretation services from 09:00 to 21:00 on weekdays by employing four interpreters for the most requested languages, English and Chinese. After about nine months of implementation, it was evaluated that the resp
The "Next Generation Real Estate Trade Management System (rtms.molit.go.kr)" which provides apartment floor-by-floor transaction information, has been revamped since February to enable consumers to more accurately grasp real transaction prices. By integrating the management of apartment real transaction prices, real-time data processing has become possible, and mandatory reporters such as contracting parties can now access this information nationwide. Enhanced personal information security measures and transaction reporting history are now accessible nationwide, and additional support for conv
A form of phishing using QR codes, called 'QRishing,' is spreading in South Korea. Q-Rishing, short for 'QR code + Phishing,' is a new type of scam where personal information, passwords, and more are stolen from smartphones after scanning QR codes. This scam involves luring users into installing malicious apps through QR codes to leak personal and financial information. Another method involves embedding malicious app URLs in QR codes, so when scanned, users are automatically directed to the URL to download the malicious app. The methods of QR code fraud mainly include attaching fake QR codes t
Recently, there has been an increase in measles cases worldwide, and the risk of measles cases originating from abroad is also increasing in South Korea, necessitating special attention. Measles is highly contagious and primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. It is a respiratory infection caused by the measles virus, initially presenting symptoms similar to those of a cold, such as coughing, runny nose, and conjunctivitis. Later, high fever accompanies a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the entire body. Measles is a disease requiring isolation until the rash disappears, typi
Jeongwol Daeboreum is one of Korea's traditional holidays, falling on the 15th day of the lunar calendar's first month, which is the day when the brightest full moon rises. It carries the meaning of welcoming the new year under the light of the full moon and making wishes for desired outcomes. Jeongwol Daeboreum is rooted in ancient society's astronomical knowledge and agricultural culture. It signifies the end of winter, the beginning of the new year, and the wishes for health and abundance, aiming to dispel evil spirits. It served as a platform for communication, where people gathered to inq
Low birth rate and increasing multicultural and immigrant population: 200,000 multicultural students expected by 2025 Comprehensive support for academic enhancement, emotional, and career counseling Due to the phenomenon of a declining birth rate, the number of students in elementary, middle, and high schools has steadily decreased. However, the number of multicultural students continues to rise, and it is projected to reach 200,000 by 2025. This has led to the analysis that there is a need for an 'in-country perspective' education policy, considering the higher proportion of students born in
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has decided to expand support for single-parent families this year to enable them to raise their children in a more stable environment. The ministry plans to increase the target beneficiaries and raise the support amount for child-rearing allowances. According to the ministry, starting this month, the issuance of single-parent family certificates and the expansion of child-rearing allowance beneficiaries will take effect. Firstly, the income criteria for issuing single-parent family certificates and child-rearing allowances will be relaxed from 60% of
The government announced that, starting from February, it will expand the health insurance premium deduction amount imposed on vehicles and property for locally registered residents from the current KRW 50 million to KRW 100 million. According to the National Health Insurance Service, health insurance premiums are part of a social security system designed to prevent households from facing excessive burdens due to high medical expenses resulting from diseases or injuries. Citizens pay insurance premiums regularly, and the National Health Insurance Service, as the insurer, manages and operates t
On the 22nd, the government decided to completely abolish the "Mobile Device Distribution Act," which limits subsidies for mobile phone terminals, in an effort to encourage a reduction in communication expenses for the public. The "Mobile Device Distribution Improvement Act" was enacted in 2014 to ensure transparency in the distribution of terminals and subsidies. Its purpose was to eliminate discrimination by allowing all users to receive subsidies, preventing excessive subsidies to certain users. Through this law, mobile carriers were encouraged to focus on service competition rather than en
The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters announced that it will operate a support center called '119 Help Call' to assist foreign residents who have suffered from fire-related damages with physical and psychological recovery as well as home restoration. '119 Help Call,' managed by the fire investigation team of Gyeonggi-do Fire Services, is a center that promptly provides support when fire damage involving foreigners is reported to fire stations. Through collaboration with local governments, the Korean Red Cross, and other related organizations, the center plans to coordinate physical an
화성시가족센터(센터장 박미경)는 5월 20일부터 결혼이민자의 취업 역량 강화를 위한 직업훈련 프로그램 ‘내일(JOB)학교 - 문화다양성이해교육 강사과정’을 운영한다고 전했다. 이번 과정은 사전교육과 직업훈련으로 구성되어 있으며, 11월 11일까지 총 43회(129시간) 진행된다. 사전교육에서는 ITQ 자격 취득, 자기소개서 작성법, 면접 스킬 등 기초 직무 역량을 키우고, 이후 문화다양성이해교육을 중심으로 한 강사 양성 과정을 밟게 된다. 한 교육 참가자는 “문화다양성이해교육 강사로 성장할 수 있는 기회에 감사하다”며 “열심히 배워 멋진 강사가 되고 싶다”고 소감을 밝혔다. 화성시가족센터 박미경 센터장은 “결혼이민자의 사회 진출과 다문화 가정의 안정적인 정착을 돕기 위해 지속적으로 노력하겠다”고 전했다. 화성시가족센터는 이번 교육을 통해 결혼이민자들이 자신이 가진 강점을 기반으로 전문 강사로 성장하고, 자격증 취득과 취업 기회 확대를 통해 경제적 자립 기반을 마련할 수 있도록 지원할 계획이다. 프로그램 관련 문의는 화성시가족센터(☎ 070-8831-2227)로 하면 된다.
화성시가족센터(센터장 박미경)가 운영하는 화성형아이키움터 향남에서는 5월 24일, 30~40개월 유아 자녀와 아빠를 대상으로 한 특별 프로그램 ‘아빠랑 나랑 무지개 팡!팡!’을 성황리에 마쳤다고 전했다. 이번 프로그램은 아빠와 자녀가 함께 참여하는 체험형 미술놀이로, 아이의 오감을 자극하고 정서적 유대감을 형성할 수 있도록 기획되었다. 특히, 아빠들이 육아에 주도적으로 참여하며 자녀와 함께 교감하고 성장할 수 있는 의미 있는 시간으로 큰 호응을 얻었다. 참여 가족들은 손발 도장, 촉감 재료, 물감놀이 등 다양한 미술활동을 통해 자연스럽게 신체 접촉을 늘리고 정서적 안정과 유대감을 쌓았다. 또한, 집에서도 쉽게 할 수 있는 재료를 활용해 꽃밭 꾸미기와 완성된 작품과 함께 기념사진 촬영도 진행하며 따뜻한 추억을 만들었다. 프로그램 참여 아빠들은 “평소 바쁜 일상 속에서 아이와 보내는 시간이 부족했는데, 오늘 프로그램을 통해 아이와 웃고 만들며 더욱 가까워진 기분이다”, “집에서 미술활동을 어떻게 해야 할지 막막했는데, 쉽게 따라할 수 있는 방법을 알려줘서 큰 도움이 됐다”라며 소감을 전했다. 박미경 화성시가족센터장은 “이번 프로그램은 아빠가 자녀와의 특별한 시간
제18회 세계인의 날 기념 행사에 화성시다(多)문화어린이합창단이 5월 18일(일) 향남 도원체육공원 무대에 올랐다. 초등 1~6학년의 다문화·비다문화 아동 30여 명으로 구성된 합창단은 아름다운 목소리로 행사를 빛냈다. 화성시다문화어린이합창단은 초등 1학년부터 6학년까지 다문화 및 비다문화 아동으로 구성되어 있으며, 하모니를 내는 과정을 통해 서로의 문화적 차이를 이해하고 화합하며 상호 유대감을 향상했다. 화성시다(多)문화어린이합창단은 올해 두 번째 공식 무대를 성공리에 마쳤으며, 향후 지역 축제와 교류 행사에서도 활약할 예정이다. 관련 문의는 화성시가족센터 다문화어린이합창단 특성화사업팀(070-8831-8431)으로 문의하면 된다.