Center for Multicultural Research Receives Prime Minister's Commendation at the 17th Together Day
- Date2024.05.23
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Ewha’s Center for Multicultural Research (Director: Jang Hanup) was honored with the Prime Minister's Commendation in the group category at the 17th Together Day, held on May 20th(Mon).
The Together Day was designated as a statutory memorial day in 2007 when the Framework Act on the Treatment of Foreigners Residing in ROK was enacted. It aims to foster a social environment where Korean citizens and resident foreigners respect each other's cultures and traditions and live together harmoniously. Since its inception in 2008, ceremonies have been held every May 20th.
There were 17 commendations granted at the 17th Together Day, including Presidential and Prime Minister's Commendations, which were awarded to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions. Center for Multicultural Research was recognized for its efforts in supporting the settlement and social integration of resident foreigners, earning the esteemed Prime Minister's Commendation.
Since 2012, the Korean Language Education Department of the institute has been operating the Ministry of Justice's Immigrant Social Integration Program, contributing to immigrants’ social integration. This program is part of the government’s social integration policy that aims to help foreign residents adapt more easily as members of Korean society through systematic education in the Korean language, economics, society, and law. The immigrant social integration program, consisting of Korean language education and understanding of Korean society, is operated nationwide by 390 educational institutions, including Ewha’s Institute and 60 universities. The Korean Language Education Department is conducting research on Korean culture pedagogics development, evaluation, curriculum, and supplementary study materials to enhance the quality of education.
Furthermore, the Institute's Intercultural Education Department has been conducting research on "Understanding and Dissemination of Interculturalism" and "Participation and Practice of Interculturalism" since 2018, providing research results to foreigners. The Department is also implementing intercultural academic conferences and training programs for cultural diversity instructors.
Director Jang Hanup stated, "Our institute will continue making consistent efforts towards social integration policies where Korean citizens and foreigners can communicate and harmonize."