KIIP Understanding Korean Society: Advanced

KIIP Understanding Korean Society: Advanced (사회통합프로그램(KIIP) 한국사회 이해: 심화) is the official advanced KIIP textbook from the Ministry of Justice, going deeper into complex aspects of Korean society for foreign residents.

It is the advanced level (심화) of the "Understanding Korean Society" section, complementing the basic level (기초). It is the official study text that preparation for the program's Comprehensive Evaluation is based on.

• Recommended Level: Advanced (심화). As the higher level of the textbook, it requires Korean proficiency above the basic level. Based on its content, it corresponds roughly to TOPIK 4 or above (TOPIK II). Note: the book does not state an official TOPIK classification; this is an approximate guide.
• Languages included: Korean and English.
• Thematic content:
  • The book is organized into four major blocks on advanced aspects of the country.
  • The citizen of the Republic of Korea: national identity, the Constitution, rights, duties, and the social welfare system.
  • History and development of Korea: the founding of the government, the Korean War, North-South relations, the development of democracy, and social change.
  • Politics and diplomacy of Korea: political processes, civic participation, elections, political parties, and unification efforts.
  • Economy of Korea: the general economic system, finance, asset management, companies, workers, and the international economy.
• Approach and materials:
  • The result of reorganizing the course into basic and advanced levels to meet diverse needs.
  • Includes supplementary materials such as inquiry activities and teacher's guides.
• Book details:
  • Creating entity: Ministry of Justice of Korea / Immigration Service. Seol Gyu-ju (설규주) is also credited.
  • Publisher/distribution: 박영스토리 / 피앤엠 (Parkyoung Story / P&M).
  • Published on 11 December 2020.
  • 126 pages; 188 × 257 mm format.