(1) The Minister of Justice may post social integration volunteer officers (hereinafter referred to as "social integration officer") in the Regional Immigration Services, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice, to support the social integration of aliens.
(2) Social integration officers shall perform the following duties:
1. Campaigns in order for aliens, employers, etc. to comply with the statutes;
2. Support for aliens to settle in the Republic of Korea as sound social members of Korean society;
3. Support for aliens who intend to obtain permanent residency or to acquire Korean nationality;
4. Other matters prescribed by the Minister of Justice for social integration between nationals of the Republic of Korea and aliens residing in the Republic of Korea.
(3) A social integration officer shall be honorary office, and may be fully or partially reimbursed for expenses incurred in performing his or her duties.
(4) The appointment and dismissal, prescribed number, and self-governing organization of social integration officers, reimbursement for expenses, and other necessary matters shall be determined by the Decree of the Ministry of Justice.[This Article Added on Dec. 30, 2014]