Student Life

“My name is Guang-zi Cho. I came to Korea one and a half years ago. When I came here, I couldn’t speak Korean at all. At that time, I found that the KLEC provides the language partner program and applied for it. After my language partner and I became friends, we visited lots of places together. My friend not only showed me a variety of interesting places but taught me a lot about Korean culture.
Furthermore, he helped me improve my Korean whenever he had some free time. As my Korean pronunciation sounded weird, he helped me correct it. When I did my homework wrong, he made me understand what to do. This helped me learn Korean very easily.
This program gave me lots of help in studying and living in Korea. I recommend that newcomers take this program in order to learn Korean very well.”

The newly built main library, which has a state-of-the-art system, plays a pivotal role as an information and academic research center. You can check out books from the library with your student ID card.

The Health Clinic, which is located on the second floor of Husaengkwan (or Welfare Center), has a general consultation room, a dental clinic, an obesity management room, a medication and injection room, a physical therapy room, a laboratory, an ultrasonography room, and a radiation (X-ray) room. If you bring your student ID card with you, the consultation is free of charge (some exceptions may apply).

On-line and in-person counseling service for foreign students is available at the KLEC from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday through Friday.

Documents such as Certificate of Student Registration, Certificate of Payment, Certificate of Completion, and transcripts may be issued by the KLEC. If you fill out a form at the KLEC, you may pick up your request the following day from the KLEC.

All foreign students must purchase insurance each term. If you are not insured, your participation in any cultural experience programs may be restricted. For more information Regarding this matter, you may get help from the KLEC.

Staff at the KLEC may provide assistance for your needs concerning the following matters:

According to Korean law, foreign students must apply for a foreigner registration card at the immigration office or branch office under relevant jurisdictions within 90 days from the arrival date, including fingerprint registration. For your convenience, the KLEC will submit your application form for you to the Jeonju Immigration Office. Please bring the following to the KLEC: one photo of yourself (3.5cm x 4.5cm) and the fee for the application. The KLEC will go with you to the immigration office to register your fingerprints.

One month before the expiration date of your current visa, you must apply for a visa extension. Your stay may be extended once every six months with a maximum of two years. Whenever you need to extend your visa, the KLEC will submit your application form to the immigration office for you; you simply need to fill out the form, pay a fee for it, and provide proof of residence.

If you are a holder of the Temporary Visit visa (C-3-1) and want to change your visa status to a Language Training visa (D-4-1), you need to consult with the KLEC to get the detailed information about what to do and how to do it.