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Busan Foreigner Support Center (Busan Foreign Residents Support Center)

The Busan Foreign Residents Support Center (부산외국인주민지원센터) is on the 3rd floor of the Busan Bank building at 448 Sasang-ro (Mora-dong), Sasang-gu, Busan, and is open Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 18:00, closed on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays (main phone 051-304-0900). Any foreign resident living in Busan can apply for its Korean classes, and the course is free of charge.

Where is the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center and when is it open?

  • Address: 3rd floor, Busan Bank building, 448 Sasang-ro (Mora-dong), Sasang-gu, Busan
  • Office hours: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 18:00, lunch break 12:00 to 13:00
  • Closed: Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays (for holiday dates, see Korea public holidays 2026)
  • Main phone: 051-304-0900

Can I learn Korean for free in Busan?

Any foreign resident living in Busan can apply for the Korean classes of the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center, and the course is free of charge. First-half classes are held every Sunday from January to June, with registration in the 3rd and 4th weeks of December each year; second-half classes are held every Sunday from July to December, with registration in the 3rd and 4th weeks of June each year. Check the level test for each class and how to apply in the official information. A comparison of centers nationwide is in the free Korean classes guide.

The Busan Global City Foundation (부산글로벌도시재단, BGCF) recruited for Korean courses for foreigners living in Busan with a long-term visa of more than 90 days, and a level test is required before registration. Level test applications for 2026 ran from February 2 to February 5 (closed), and the contact number is 1577-7716. BGCF notice

What education does the center offer?

The center states that it provides a range of education, including Korean classes, driver's license classes and Korean culture education, to more than 10,000 foreign residents each year. There are also labor law classes (wage calculation, the Labor Standards Act, Employment Permit System training), Korean culture education and safety education. Check detailed schedules in the education programs information.

Where can I find hiring events for foreigners in Busan?

The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam job fair for international students (BUSAN Dream Job Fair) was held at BEXCO on April 30, 2026 (ended). Check later schedules in job fairs for foreigners 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center?

Sunday to Thursday, 09:00 to 18:00, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00. It is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays.

What is the phone number of the Busan Foreign Residents Support Center?

The center's official page gives it as 051-304-0900.

Are the Korean classes in Busan really free?

The center's official Korean class page states that the course is free of charge. Any foreign resident living in Busan can apply.

When do I register for Korean classes?

Register in the 3rd and 4th weeks of December each year for the first half, and in the 3rd and 4th weeks of June each year for the second half.

On what day are the center's Korean classes held?

Both the first half (January to June) and the second half (July to December) are held every Sunday.

Are there other places to learn Korean in Busan?

The Busan Global City Foundation (BGCF) recruited for Korean courses for foreigners living in Busan with a long-term visa of more than 90 days. A level test is required before registration.

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