This study investigated the current status of marriage immigrants residing in Korea and examined the correlation between government and nonprofits in the operation of government-led programs aimed at social integration for marriage immigrants. The fin...
This study investigated the current status of marriage immigrants residing in Korea and examined the correlation between government and nonprofits in the operation of government-led programs aimed at social integration for marriage immigrants. The findings highlight several key points: (1) The volume of marriages between Korean men and women from China, Thailand, and Vietnam has remained steady. (2) Among the 293 government-supported general institutions, 55% (157) are situated in Seoul, Busan, Gyeonggi, and Incheon. Meanwhile, among the 205 civil society organizations, 47% (96) are located in Gyeonggi, Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk. (3) Local province such as Gwangju, Jeonbuk, and Jeonnam exhibit a higher concentration of civil society activities. (4) The majority of subsidies for marriage migrant projects have been allocated to the Seoul area, which demonstrates the highest level of financial independence. Gyeonggi and Busan have received one subsidy each. (5) In Seoul, which has the lowest total fertility rate, the duration of civil society operations is relatively shorter. As a result, this indicates a gradual shift from the initial government-led social support for marriage immigrants towards a model of government-nonprofit supplementary relationships.