Incheon International Airport Corporation is inviting 50 parents from multicultural families residing in Incheon and Gyeonggi Province to Korea. Since the program began in 2024, a total of 83 families have participated, with this year's application competition ratio reaching approximately 5 to 1.
On October 15, Incheon Airport Corporation held a 'Welcome Event for Parents of Multicultural Families' at the Incheon Airport Aviation Training Center. About 140 attendees included the 50 invited parents from Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, and Cambodia, along with their families.
This year marks the third iteration of the program, which aims to provide family visits and cultural experiences in Korea for parents of marriage immigrants who face economic and personal challenges in meeting their families back home.
The corporation began accepting applications from marriage immigrants living in Incheon and Gyeonggi Province in April and ultimately selected 30 families. This year's competition ratio was about 5 to 1.
The invited parents will stay in Korea for either two or three weeks. The corporation will cover round-trip airfare, accommodation, and experience costs. Parents, marriage immigrants, and their children will tour attractions in Seoul and Incheon and participate in rice cake-making experiences.
The scale of the program has expanded since its inception. In 2024, the corporation invited 37 parents from 24 multicultural families residing in Incheon. Initially a two-week program, it has since broadened to include the Gyeonggi area, with 50 parents from 30 families participating this year.
Kim Beom-ho, acting president of Incheon International Airport Corporation, stated, "I hope this event will help multicultural families settle in Korea and feel a sense of belonging. We will continue to expand tailored support programs for multicultural families."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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