
Busan Approves 2025 Plan to Support Growing Foreign Resident Population
The city of Busan has finalized a new policy framework to support foreign residents, outlining 52 programs across settlement services, education, and community integration.
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The city of Busan has finalized a new policy framework to support foreign residents, outlining 52 programs across settlement services, education, and community integration.

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