KIIP Understanding Korean Society: Starter 1

KIIP Understanding Korean Society: Starter 1 (사회통합프로그램(KIIP) 한국사회 이해 기초 1) is the official KIIP textbook from the Ministry of Justice for introducing immigrants to an understanding of Korean society.

It is the starter volume (기초 1) of the "Understanding Korean Society" section, which the program divides into basic and advanced levels. Unlike the mock-test books from private publishers, this is the official textbook that such preparation is based on.

• Recommended Level: This is the starter (기초/basic) level in terms of its content about Korean society, but the listing itself notes that the textbook is studied at an intermediate level of Korean. A language foundation is therefore advisable (≈ TOPIK 3 or above, as an approximate guide) to follow it comfortably. Note: the book does not state an official TOPIK classification; this is an approximate guide, and "basic" refers to the society content, not the language level.
• Languages included: Korean and English.
• Content and approach:
  • The official textbook for social integration education, oriented toward immigrants' early settlement in Korea.
  • The result of a December 2020 revision that updated the course content.
  • Includes supplementary materials such as inquiry activities and teacher's guides.
  • Designed to help immigrants systematically understand Korean society from the start of their stay.
• Book details:
  • Author/entity: Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice.
  • Publisher: 박영스토리 (Parkyoung Story).
  • Published on 11 January 2021.
  • 146 pages; 188 × 257 mm format.