Settlement Checklist

Progress

Register at local government office (Gu office)Obtain your Alien Registration Card (ARC) within 90 days of arrival

Apply for National Health InsuranceEssential for accessing affordable healthcare services

Open a bank accountRequired for receiving benefits and managing finances

Register for Hanawon orientation programGovernment-provided integration program for North Korean refugees

Connect with Ktiquette support teamGet personalized guidance and access to community resources

Secure temporary housingContact housing assistance programs for support

Complete Hanawon basic training12-week program covering Korean society, culture, and basic skills

Enroll in Korean language classesJoin Ktiquette's language programs or local community centers

Apply for government settlement allowanceFinancial support to help with initial living expenses

Get a Korean phone numberEssential for communication and accessing services

Learn public transportation systemGet a T-money card and familiarize yourself with routes

Join a support group or communityConnect with others who understand your experience

Assess your skills and career interestsWork with Ktiquette career counselors to plan your path

Enroll in vocational training or educationDevelop marketable skills for employment

Build your professional networkAttend networking events and connect with mentors

Create a Korean resume and cover letterLearn Korean job application standards

Apply for driver's license (if needed)Expand your employment opportunities

Explore cultural activities and hobbiesBuild social connections and reduce isolation

Secure stable employmentAim for a job that matches your skills and interests

Find permanent housingTransition from temporary to long-term accommodation

Build credit historyEstablish financial credibility for future needs

Continue education or skill developmentPursue higher education or professional certifications

Give back to communityVolunteer or mentor others going through settlement

Plan for long-term goalsSet career, family, and personal development objectives

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