The Ministry of Justice recruited a “Refugee Participation Advisory Group” to hear the views and experiences of refugees living in Korea directly and reflect them in policy.

What is the Refugee Participation Advisory Group?

It is a new body through which refugees can propose directly to the Ministry of Justice what they have found hard in life in Korea, what help they need, and what they think of refugee policy and systems. The views gathered here will be used as a reference when refugee policies and systems are made.

Who could apply

Required: aged 19 or over and living in Korea, and one of the following

  • Recognized refugee (F-2-4)
  • Humanitarian status holder (G-1-6)
  • A former recognized refugee or humanitarian status holder who gained permanent residence or citizenship

Preferred

  • Much experience of volunteering or community work
  • Experience of speaking at government or institutional meetings
  • Active in a refugee or humanitarian status holder group
  • Korean good enough to take part in meetings

Not selected

  • Anyone who wrote false information or submitted false documents
  • Anyone with grounds for cancellation or withdrawal of refugee status
  • Anyone currently serving a sentence of imprisonment or heavier
  • Anyone who has caused public controversy or might harm fairness or trust
  • Anyone otherwise judged unable to take part fairly

Number and term

  • Members: about 15
  • Term: 3 years from the start. Members who do well may continue after the term ends.

Activities

  • Regular meetings (twice a year, may change) and extra meetings when needed
  • Refugee-related meetings, forums and events
  • Activities that help Korean society understand refugees
  • Helping newly arrived refugees settle
  • A meeting allowance is paid for meetings, official events and activities.

How to apply

  • On your own: apply by post or email
  • Through an organization: apply with a recommendation from a refugee support organization (you must still write and submit all documents yourself)
  • Application period: 30 July (Thu) to 20 August (Thu) 2026, 6 pm
  • Results: 31 August (Mon) 2026, selected applicants contacted individually
  • Send to: email kstone84@korea.kr, or registered post to Refugee Policy Division, Ministry of Justice, 47 Gwanmun-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Documents

Required (download the forms attached to the notice)

  • Advisory group application form, 1 copy
  • Personal statement, 1 copy
  • Consent to eligibility check, 1 copy
  • Consent to the collection, use and provision of personal information, 1 copy

Optional

  • Proof of volunteer activities
  • Proof of taking part in government or institutional meetings
  • Proof of Korean level, such as TOPIK
  • Anything else that may help selection

Contact

Refugee Policy Division, Ministry of Justice: 02-2110-4173