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  • 2023
    • DecemberHosting of the Refugee Research Network Workshop
    • NovemberHosting of the Korean International Migration Studies Association International Conference
    • NovemberInaugural Ceremony of the Regional Immigration Policy Research Network
    • November3rd Immigration Policy Research Paper Competition for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
    • NovemberInauguration of Director Woo, Byong Yol as the 5th President
    • SeptemberImplementation of "Day of Mutual Respect" Campaign
    • JuneThe Migration Research and Training Centre (MRTC) held the Immigration Policy Roundtable Meeting with the member of the National Assembly, Cho Jung-hun.
    • JuneThe Migration Research and Training Centre (MRTC) signed an MOU with Immigration Agency of Mongolia.
    • MayThe Migration Research and Training Centre (MRTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.
    • MayThe Migration Research and Training Centre (MRTC) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) held the Immigration Policy Forum commemorating the 16th Together Day.
    • AprilThe Refugee Forum 2023, jointly organized by MRTC, UNHCR, and the National Human Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea, was held
    • AprilPartial amendment of the Framework Act on Treatment of Foreigners Residing in the Republic of Korea in April 2023 (enforced on July 19, 2023) specifies the legal basis for the operation and support of the Migration Research and Training Centre
    • MarchThe Immigration Statistics Analysis Center (TF) was established and began operating in March
    • FebruaryThe Multicultural Immigrant Policy Forum, jointly organized by MRTC and and the National Association of Multicultural Cities, was held
  • 2022
    • DecemberMRTC awarded for 2022 Best Recruitment Practices (Chairperson’s Award of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission)
    • OctoberVisiting seminar with Mekong regional experts
    • SeptemberSeminar on the Establishment of Immigration Service Agency on the topic of “a harmonization of nation’s interest and human rights”
    • AugustJoint Seminar hosted with Korea International Migration Studies Association on the topic of “Finding A New Pathway on Immigration Policy and Immigration Study in Korea”
    • AugustA MOU on Cooperation Signed between MRTC and Mongolian Immigration Agency
    • July2nd MRTC's Student (Post-graduate) Research Paper Competition on Migration Policy
    • JuneJoint Immigration Policy Forum for Commemorating the 15th Together Day
    • MayA MOU Signed Among MRTC, Daegu Gyeonbuk Development Institute, Gyeongsangbuk-do Multicultural Family Support Center
  • 2021
    • NovemberA MOU Signed between MRTC and 6 Support Centers for Foreign Residents in Daejeon Metropolitan City
    • SeptemberInitial Oreintation Course Held for Afghan 'Special Contributors'
    • SeptemberA MOU Signed between MRTC and Korea International Migration Studies Association
    • AugustA MOU Signed between MRTC and National Multicultural City Council
    • July1st MRTC's Student (Post-graduate) Research Paper Competition on Migration Policy
    • JuneA MOU Signed between MRTC and Korea Foundation for International Helathcare Medical Device Support
    • JuneMigration Policy Forum for Commemorating Korea's 14th Together Day Held with the Ministry of Justice, Korea Association for Immigration Policy and Administration, and Korea Association for Immigra
    • MayJoint Seminar for Commemorating Korea's 14th Together Day Held with IOM Republic of Korea
    • JanuaryJoint Forum on Immigration Policy Held with the Ministry of Justice
  • 2020
    • DecemberPolicy Forum on Social Integration of Immigrants
    • December2020 Migration Forum for Next Generation Researchers
    • OctoberA MOU Signed between MRTC and Seoul Yangcheon Policy Station
    • OctoberJoint Academic Forum on Commemoration of the Korean Association for Immigration Policy and Administration
    • JulyA MOU Signed between MRTC and Korean Council for University College Education
    • JulyJoint Academic Forum with Hansung University and Konkuk University
    • MayMRTC relocated to Seoul from Il-san, Gyeonggi Province
    • MayCo-published an issue brief on 'Mobility Crisis and Response in the Time of COVID-19: Republic of Korea's Approach' by IOM Seoul Office and MRTC
    • JanuaryDong Kwan Kang inaugurated as the 4th director of MRTC
  • 2019
    • DecemberA MOU Concluded between MRTC and Gyeongsangbul-do Multicultural Family Support Center
    • NovemberMRTC's 10th Anniversary Commemorative Event Co-organized by MRTC and MOJ
    • NovemberJoint Immigrant Policy Forum on "the Necessity of Establishment of Immigration Information Center, its Structure and Roles"
    • NovemberJoint Academic Seminar Co-hostesd by MRTC and Keimyung University
    • OctoberJoint Autumn Academic Seminar on Immigration Policy, Integration and Multi-cultural Society
    • SeptemberJoint Public Seminar on Immigration Law and Policy for Civic Activists
    • SeptemberJoint Capacity-Building Workshop on Multicultural Immigrant Policy for Municipal Government Officials in North Jeolla Province
    • August2019 Immigration Policy Academy for Next-Generation Scholars
    • June2019 Joint Refugee Policy Forum
    • JuneA MoU Concluded between MRTC and Kangwon National University on Cooperation and Exchange
    • MayA Roundtable Meeting with Hong Kong Immigration Depoartment Middle-level Officals
    • MayImmigration Policy Forum Hosted for Celebrating the 12th Anniversary of "Together Day'
    • FebruaryJoint International Seminar 'Ethnicity, Generation and Community: People with a Korean background living in Australia and New Zealand' with Deakin University, the University of Auckland, and C
    • January2019 International Joint Seminar 'OECD Review of Labour Migration Policy in Korea' with the OECD and Korea Labor Institute
  • 2018
    • DecemberWebinar on 'Fifty Years of Migration in Asia: Trajectories and Understandings'
    • December2nd Joing Policy Seminar with Seoul Research Institute
    • DecemberKorean International Migration Studies Association Academic Forum
    • November2018 Capacity-building Workshop on 'Immigrant and Multicultural Policy for Municipal and Local Government Officials in the Chungcheong Province'
    • NovemberRoundtable Discussion on 'Challenges and Opportunities of MRTC' with Korea Immigration Service
    • NovemberJoint Workshop on 'A Comparison Study on Korea and Taiwan: Filipino Workers' International Employment and Labor Migration Governance'
    • NovemberJoint Seminar on 'The 3rd International Mobility and Protection: Going Toward Comprehensive Compact?'
    • OctoberJoint Seminar on 'The 2nd International Mobility and Protection: Going Toward Comprehensive Compact?'
    • OctoberInternational Seminar on '1.5-generation Koreans and Australian Multiculturalism: From Loyalty to Voice?'
    • SeptemberJoint Seminar on 'The 1st International Mobility and Protection: Going Toward Comprehensive Compact?'
    • SeptemberRoundtable Discussion on 'Exploring Research Directions in Immigration Policy in the coming age of Inter-Korea Cooperation'
    • AugustInternational Conference on 'Children with a Migrant Background of Korea' with Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and Korea Labor Institute
    • AugustInternational Forum on 'Labor Migration from the Philippines to Koreans' with Scalabrini Migration Center
    • JuneAn MOU on exchanges and cooperation signed with Keimyung University
    • June2018 Metropolis Asia Webinar
    • June2018 Joint Academic Seminar with SSK Research Institute for Migration and Social Integration of Konkuk University
    • MayWorkshop on 'International Student Mobility'
    • AprilThe Fourth Edition of 'Immigration Policy' Issued
    • AprilCapacity-building Workshop on 'Developing Immigration Policy for Municipal and Local Government Officials'
    • MarchAn MOU on exchanges and cooperation signed with Hanyang Peace Institute
    • JanuaryAn MOU on exchanges and cooperation with Instutite for Intergovernment Relations of Sun Moon University
    • January2018 Research and Policy Forum on Refugee
    • JanuaryAn MOU on information sharing signed with Korea Social Science Data Archieve of Seoul National University Asia Center and Korea Social Science Data Archieve Foundation
  • 2017
    • DecemberCapacity-building Training on Immigrant Policy for Local and Central Government Officials
    • DecemberMRTC, Designated and Recognized as 'Employee-friendly Work Environment'
    • DecemberJoint Academic Forum Held by MRTC, Association for the Studies of Koreans Abroad, Chonnam National Univrsity's Research Center for Overseas Korean Business and Culture, and Joint Australia and New
    • OctoberVisiting Seminar Held for Working-level Officials of Hong Kong Immigration Service
    • September2017 Migrants' Arirang Multicultural Festival: International Forum Held in Changwon
    • SeptemberMetropolis Asia Secretariat's Joint Workshop Held in Hague, Netherlands
    • September5th Korea Policy Convention & Festival: Policy Discussion Held in Ilsan
    • AugustVisiting Seminar Held for Middle-level Officials of Hong Kong Immigration Service
    • AugustCapacity-building Seminar Held for Instructors of Initial Adjustment Program for Immigrants (subject to entertainment visa holders)
    • JulyJoint Seminar Held by MRTC and Future Development Research Institute of Sungkyul University
    • JuneRegional Session on Europe and Oceania of Global Korea Convention 2017 Jointly Held in Seoul
    • June2017 1st Migration Expert's Guest Lecture Held in Ilsan
    • June2017 Joint Academic Forum on Human Rights of Refugees, National Interests, and World Peace Held in Seoul
    • June2017 Joint Academic Symposium Held by MRTC and the Korean International Migration Studies Association Held in Seoul
    • JuneMRTC Signed an MOU with UNAOC for Cooperation Activities of PLURAL+2017
    • MayMRTC Supports 2017 Korea-Japan Migration Policy Symposium
    • AprilMRTC Host a joint forum with SSK Research Institute for Migration and Social Integration of Konkuk University and Australian-New Zealand - Korean Studies Unit
    • AprilA MOU Signed with the Institute for Social Development and Policy Research of Seoul National University to promote experts exchange and joint research activities
    • April2017 1st Metropolis Asia Secretariat Joint Seminar Held in Ilsan
    • AprilSeminar on sharing lessons from MRTC's project Held in Ilsan
    • MarchThe Second International Migration Experts Meeting Held in Jakarta, Indonesia
    • MarchMRTC Signs an MOU with the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) to develop international migration policy and to share migration information
    • MarchA MOU Signed with the University of Cambodia to promote cooperation on developing international migration policy and training programe
    • FebruaryMRTC Hosted a Project Seminar on 'ASEAN Migrants' Contribution to Social Development of Their Home Countries' of ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund
    • February'Immigration Policy' (3rd Edition) Issued
    • JanuaryChung Ki-seon inaugurated as the 3rd Director of MRTC
  • 2016
    • DecemberHosted 'Instructor Capacity-Building Program and Seminar on Initial Immigrants Adjustment Support Program'
    • DecemberOrganized 'the 8th Immigration Policy Forum' with Korea Immigration Service
    • DecemberHosted 'A Seminar for Working-level Officals of Densely-Populated Foreign Resident Area on Initial Immigrants Adjustment Support Program'
    • NovemberHosted '2016 Invitation Meeting on Fostering Foreign Resident-related Research'
    • NovemberHosted 'A Workshop on Migration and Development for ASEAN-South Korea Government Officials' Sponsored by ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund
    • NovemberCo-hosted 'A Joint Academic Forum on Immigration Policy in Preparation for the Era of Three-million Foreign Residents' with Research Institute for Migration and Social Integration of Konkuk Un
    • OctoberConcluded 'A Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Exchanges for Migration-related Research and Information' with Inha University
    • OctoberHosted '2016 Invitation Colloquium for Overseas Prominent Scholars'
    • OctoberCo-hosted 'A International Academic Forum on Commemorating 2016 Migrants' Arirang Multicultural Festival'
    • SeptemberCo-hosted 'A Seminar for Visiting Middle-level Officials of Hong Kong Immigration Department' with Korea Immigration Service
    • AugustHosted "A Completing Training on Nurturing Multicultural Society Experts" with Korea Immigration Service
    • AugustHosted 'An One-day Instructor Training on Initial Immigrants Adjustment Support Program for High-skilled Foreign Workers'
    • AugustHosted '2016 Orientation for Selected Proposals_ASEAN Migrants’ Contribution to Social Development of Their Home Countries'
    • JulyCo-hosted 'A Seminar for Visiting Working-level Officials of Hong Kong Immigration Department' with Korea Immigration Service
    • JuneOrientation for Selected Proposals: ASEAN migrants’ contribution to social development of their home countries
    • JuneImmigration of Mongolia made a visit to IOM MRTC
    • JuneSigned A MOU on the development of sustainable immifration-migration policy between IOM MRTC and Research Institute for Migration and Social Integration of Konkuk University
    • Mayconcluded an MOU on the international bilateral cooperation to promote a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the International Organization for Migration - PLURAL + 20
    • MayAn International Forum on "Immigration Policy and Children" co-hosted with Scalabrini Migration Center (SMC)​
    • MaySigned a MOU on fostering migrant research between Korea and the Philippines between IOM MRTC and CFO
    • AprilCo-hosted "2016 International Symposium: A Study on Overseas Koreans" with Global Korean Community Research Center (GKCRC), Association for the Studies of Koreans Abroad
    • AprilHosted "the 1st International Migration Expert Meeting" funded by 'Korea-ASEAN Cooperation Fund'
    • AprilPublished "2015 Annual Report"
    • FebruaryHosted "Completing Training on Nurturing Multicultural Society Experts" in cooperation with Korea Immigration Service
    • FebruarySponsored "the 3rd Multi-cultural International Scool Graduation Ceremony"
    • FebruaryPublished the second issue on "Immigration Policy"
    • JanuarySelected as the "First Immigrant Support Institute for the Initial Adjustment Support Program for Immigrants" by the Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice
  • 2015
    • DecemberA Discussion on the Safety and Protection of Overseas Korean Nationals co-hosted by the representative office of Yang Chang Yeong
    • NovemberNext Generation Immigration Policy: “A meeting with diplomatic officials in Korea” co-hosted by the Ministry of Justice
    • November“A Dialogue with 500 multi-culture experts” in Kyonggi Province co-hosted with Gyeonggi Provincial Government
    • NovemberHosted an International Expert Seminar on “Refugee Assistance Policy in Japan, Korea and the U.S.” in November
    • OctoberHosted Policy Seminar on “ODA Academic Activities” in October
    • JulyHosted 2015 Capacity Building Workshop for Lecturers of the Initial Adjustment Support Program for International Students
    • MayCo-hosted Migration Research Forum to commemorate the 8th Together Day jointly with Incheon Immigration Office of the Ministry of Justice and Multiculturalism and Social Integration Research Centre of
    • MarchHosted Workshop for Human Rights Lecturers for E-6-2 Visa Holders
    • FebruaryHosted 2015 Joint Workshop for Immigrant Support Institutes and Centres
    • JanuaryDesignated as a public institution by the Committee for Management of Public Institutions, Ministry of Strategy and Finance
    • JanuarySelected as an Immigrant Support Institute by the Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice
  • 2014
    • DecemberHosted <Migration and Development in Korea and Asia : Current Status, Issues, and Possibilities> in cooperation with UNITAR and SNUAC
    • DecemberHeld <Migrant Social Integration Support System Analysis> in cooperation with Ministry of Justice, Korean Association for Public Administration
    • DecemberParticipated in the Council of Ministry of Foreign Affairs - International Organizations in Korea
    • NovemberParticipated in the 105th IOM(International Organization for Migration) Plenary
    • NovemberHeld a session in <2014 Metropolis Milan Conference>
    • NovemberHeld <The 7th Future Immigration Leaders’ Conference> in cooperation with Korea Immigration Service
    • OctoberHosted <Workshop by Public-Private-University Partnership in North Gyeonggi Province> in cooperation with Culture Education Center of Shinhan University
    • SeptemberJoon Oh Jang inaugurated as the 2nd Director of IOM MRTC
    • AugustHosted a Joint Seminar,<ODA in the Migration-Development Nexus> with sponsorship of Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA), Korea Association of International Development and Coop
    • August<International Colloquium> in cooperation with Konkuk University
    • JulyHeld <IOM MRTC Seminar with Government Officers from Developing Countries> in cooperation with Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA)
    • JuneHeld <IOM MRTC forum with OECD international Migration Division> on "OECD Statistics and Sustainability of EPS in Korea"
    • JuneHeld <IOM MRTC Seminar with HK Immigration Officers> in cooperation with Korea Immigration Service
    • MayJointly Organized <The 8th Conference of Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies> with The Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies (KSCES) and The Institute for EU Studie
    • MayHosted <Academic Conference Commemorating the 7th Together Day> in cooperation with Korea Immigration Service, Dong-a Daily Newspaper, Korean Association for Multicultural Studies, Sookmyung Ins
    • FebruaryHeld <Scholar Invitation Discussion> on "Korean-German policy to attract high quality human"
    • FebruaryHosted <IOM General Director in welcome> on "Diaspora Policy and International Cooperation" in cooperation with MOFA, MOJ and IOM
    • JanuaryHeld <Welcome forum with OECD international Migration Division> on "OECD Statistics and Sustainability of EPS in Korea"
  • 2013
    • NovemberOrganized "Training Program to Enhance Capacities of Local Human Resources involved in Multicultural Areas" in cooperation with Gyeongbuk Multicultural Family Support Center
    • NovemberJointly organized with the Korea International Migration Association a roundtable seminar on "Migration and Development"
    • NovemberHosted in partnership with the Korea Immigration Service, "Information Exchange and Training Seminar for Executive-level Immigration Policy Practitioners from Hong-Kong"
    • OctoberHeld a training program for visiting instructors of multicultural family support centers in Goyang and Paju city
    • AugustHosted with the Korea Bar Association an international symposium on "Legal Systems for International Marriage in Asia"
    • AugustHosted with Korea Immigration Service a roundtable policy dialogue between foreign experts and Korean government officials on "Developing Policy Link between Migration and Development"
    • JuneHosted an academic conference commemorating the 6th Together Day on "Multicultural Korea, seeking potentials for an integrated society," in partnership with Korea Immigration Service, Dong-a
    • MayOrganized a joint conference with the Korean Society of Contemporary European Studies on "Solidarity and networks: Rethinking European Studies" to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the est
    • AprilVisit of the head of Migrant Integration & Education Division from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas
    • MarchConducted a session for 2013 Human Rights Policy Development Training Program hosted by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea
    • MarchHeld a training workshop for Asia-Pacific policymakers and practitioners on "Migration, Environment, Climate Change, and Adaptation" in the partnership with IOM
    • JanuaryHosted a joint conference with Ministry of Foreign Affairs on "Policy Coherence on Migration and Development in Asia"
  • 2012
    • NovemberJointly hosted Korea Foundation's Global Seminar on "Challenges of Multicultural World and Global Approaches to Coexistence: Realities, Visions, and Actions"
    • SeptemberOrganized a roundtable discussion on "Migrant Integration Policy in Local Communities" with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security
    • SeptemberHosted in partnership with the Ministry of Justice a roundtable discussion on "Migration Policy and Multicultural Education in Universities"
    • JulyHosted an international conference on "Northeast Asia Diaspora: Korean, China, Japan, U.S., and North Korea."
    • JulySigned a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Foundation
    • MayHeld an international symposium on "Labor Migration through the Korean Employment Permit System: Current Perspectives and Future Vision"
    • MarchSigned an agreement to establish the first-ever Asia Secretariat of the International Metropolis Project
    • FebruarySigned a MOU with the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA)
  • 2011
    • DecemberHosted an international seminar on "Migration and City Development"
    • NovemberHeld a second meeting with Labor Attaches of Asian countries
    • NovemberOrganized the "Migration and Public Health Lecture Series" with the Korean Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA)
    • OctoberSigned a MOU with Korea University's Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) and jointly hosted a symposium on "Current Issues and Future Perspectives on Multicultural Societies in East Asia
    • AugustOrganized the "Migration and Public Health Special Lecture Series" with Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Health
    • JuneSigned a MOU with Korea Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA)
    • JanuaryHosted an introductory meeting with Labor Attaches of Asian countries
    • JanuaryHeld an international workshop on the cultural context of marriage migration
  • 2010
    • DecemberHosted a workshop on policies for the social integration of migrants
    • JulyHeld "Human Rights Policy Development Seminar" with government officials from Asia, Oceania and Africa
    • MayHosted an international seminar on Multicultural Society & Migrant Integration Policy
    • MarchDr. Charles Harns begins his term as the first Director of MRTC
    • FebruaryHeld "Essentials of Migration Management Training: Migration Law, Policy and Practice" with special emphasis on migrant integration
  • 2009
    • DecemberHeld an opening ceremony and seminar on migration policy
    • SeptemberEstablished IOM MRTC
    • JulyThe Agreement entered into force
    • JuneThe Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Organization for Migration on the Establishment of the Migration Research and Training Centre of the International O
    • MayThe Agreement obtained presidential sanction
    • MayThe Agreement passed the Cabinet Council
    • AprilA draft of the Agreement was confirme
  • 2008
    • AugustMOFAT and IOM agreed to open a general meeting to formalize the establishment of IOM MRTC
    • JulyHeld an advisory committee meeting
    • JuneRelated ministries met together for a meeting (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family, Ministry of Gender) The Agreement between the Republic of
    • JuneA draft of the Agreement was written and Ministry of Foreign Affairs proceeded with negotiation
  • 2007
    • NovemberMOU concluded between Minister of Justice, Governor of Gyeonggi province, and Secretary General of IOM
    • AugustThe committee for the selection of the launching region was established and Gyeonggi province won the bid
    • JulyGyeonggi Province and Incheon City bid for launching IOM MRTC
    • JulyIOM Regional Representative of East Asia and Minister of Justice talked and visited Gyeonggi Province and Incheon City
    • MayMinistry of Justice and IOM Seoul Office researched a consensus on the establishment of IOM MRTC