游錫堃：感謝旅韓華僑支持政府凝聚僑心 增進台韓友好關係
YOU Si-kun: Thank Overseas Chinese in South Korea for Supporting Our Government and Strengthening Taiwan-South Korea Ties.
游院長今(8)日上午9時30分在吳琪銘委員、林德福委員、邱臣遠委員、陳椒華委員、林志嘉秘書長、周雅淑顧問、國際事務處林晨富處長、法制局李麗莉組長及僑委會張淑燕參事、閻樹榮副處長陪同下，接見「韓國華僑協會聯合總會返台參訪團」孫毓緒會長一行33人。
Accompanied by Legislators Wu Chi-ming, Lin Te-fu, Chiu Chen-yuan, Chen Jiau-hua, Secretary-General Lin Jih-jia, and Consultant Chou Ya-shu, President YOU received a 33-member delegation from the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations in South Korea on November 8.
游院長致詞時首先對在場來賓長期以來對台灣的大力支持表達感謝之意，他表示立法院有四個黨團，今天均有委員代表出席，顯示對來訪貴賓的重視。院長表示他了解訪賓主要關切的是韓僑在台無戶籍問題，目前旅居大韓民國的華僑雖可持中華民國護照返台，但無論在定居和設籍方面仍有困難，因此需要尋求法律上的解決方案。院長特別指出，今年五月立法院已三讀通過並奉總統公布施行「入出國及移民法」，鬆綁僑胞出入境、就學、工作等相關法令規定，只是尚無法完全解決旅韓僑民在台無戶籍的困境。游院長歡迎訪團成員利用今日面對面交流暢所欲言，他身為立法院院長以及在座各黨團代表，會在力所能及的範圍內儘量給予協助。填入內容
In his opening remarks, President YOU first expressed his gratitude to the delegation members for their unwavering support of Taiwan. He noted that representatives from four party caucuses of the Legislative Yuan were present, emphasizing the importance attached to the visiting delegation. President YOU acknowledged that the primary concern of the delegation was the issue of the lack of Taiwan’s household registration for overseas Chinese in South Korea. Though these overseas Chinese could return to Taiwan using R.O.C. (Taiwan) passports, they still face difficulties while applying for permanent resident status and household registrations. President You mentioned that in May of this year, a few articles of "Immigration Act" were passed by the Legislative Yuan and promulgated by the State President accordingly. The newly amended Act relaxed regulations related to the entry, education, and employment of overseas Chinese. However, it has not completely resolved the long-standing issue faced by overseas Chinese in South Korea who wish to obtain household registrations in Taiwan. President You not merely invited the delegates to freely express their concerns, but stated that he would work alongside representatives from party caucuses to offer assistance within their capabilities.
「韓國華僑協會聯合總會」孫毓緒會長致詞時表示，今日得蒙游院長及各黨團委員撥冗接見，感到萬分榮幸。此次返台彷彿回到父母懷裡一般，感到無比溫暖、幸福。他繼稱，僑胞們雖然身在韓國，但心裡永遠向著中華民國台灣。但他語重心長地表示，雖然華僑在韓國大約居住了140多年，但至今韓華青年在韓國有很多方面包括就業、求學等，都受到阻礙，甚至持中華民國護照出國時免簽的待遇都沒有。孫會長憂心指出，25年前在韓國有14至15萬名華僑，至今只剩不到2萬人，近年來他們因各種生活上的阻礙，被迫放棄中華民國國籍而改申請韓國籍。但其實，韓華相當支持中華民國台灣，盼台灣政府能協助核發他們身分證，若韓國僑胞能順利返台回娘家，定能對台灣做出更多貢獻。
Chairman Sun Yu-hsu of the said Federation expressed his gratitude to President YOU and the party representatives for taking time of their busy schedule to meet with the delegation. He felt honored to come back to Taiwan, where he experienced immense warmth and happiness, much like returning to the embrace of his parents. Chairman Sun stated that while overseas Chinese live in South Korea, their hearts and minds are always with the R.O.C. (Taiwan). He stressed that despite overseas Chinese have dwelt in South Korea for more than 140 years, their communities, especially the younger generation, still face many obstacles in areas such as employment and education. Ironically, as R.O.C. (Taiwan) passport holders, they are unable to enjoy visa-free treatment while travelling overseas.Chairman Sun pointed out that, over the past 25 years, the number of overseas Chinese living in South Korea decreased significantly from 140 or 150 thousands to 20 thousands, with many being forced to give up their R.O.C. nationality and apply for South Korean citizenship due to various life challenges. Nevertheless, the overseas Chinese in South Korea remain firmly supportive of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) and hope that the Taiwanese government could assist in issuing National Identification Cards to them. Only when overseas Chinese in South Korea can return to their motherland without hindrances, will they contribute more to Taiwan.
「韓國華僑協會聯合總會」叢湧滋顧問接續表示，韓僑下一代都希望繼續持有中華民國護照。他們目前在中華民國雖無戶籍，但其戶籍仍由韓國各地華僑協會協助我政府管理，在韓國也被承認，這點和旅居其他國家僑民的情況完全不同，實有其特殊性。因此，衷心期盼國內政府機關協助鬆綁相關法令規定，以解決他們在台灣無戶籍的困境。
Advisor Tsung Yung-tzu of the Federation continued by stating that the vast majority of the younger generation of overseas Chinese in South Korea wishes to retain their R.O.C. (Taiwan) passports. Currently, although they have no household registrations in Taiwan, most of their registration data is well managed by overseas Chinese associations across South Korea, which has been officially recognized by respective local governments. This situation is rather unique compared to overseas Chinese communities in other countries. Therefore, he sincerely hoped that Taiwanese government could review relevant regulations to resolve the issue of without household registrations in Taiwan.
立法院各黨團出席代表亦發言歡迎「韓國華僑協會聯合總會」參訪團一行回台。時代力量陳椒華副總召表示，今年4月訪韓時曾和孫會長就此議題深入交換意見，回國後立即與內政部、僑委會討論可行解決方案，她建議可將舉證在台居住時間做為申請身分證要件，以利相關權責單位審查委員參採並放寬核准門檻。吳琪銘委員則對韓國僑胞認同台灣表示感動，他會努力提供必要協助。林德福委員表示，大多數韓國華僑都心向中華民國，若能協助他們取得身分證及護照免簽，時常回台交流，對台灣亦相當有助益。因此，他盼立法院應不分黨派，大家都能重視並設法解決旅韓無戶籍僑民返台居留定居的議題。
Representatives from party caucuses also took turns to extend a warm welcome to the delegation. Legislator Chen Jiau-hua, Vice Convener of the New Power Party, mentioned that during her latest visit to Seoul in April this year, she had in-depth exchange of views with Chairman Sun on the afore-mentioned issue. Upon her return, she immediately discussed feasible solutions with the Ministry of the Interior and the Overseas Community Affairs Council. She suggested that the duration of residence in Taiwan be used as a requirement for applying for National Identification Cards to facilitate the review process by the competent authorities. Legislator Wu Chi-ming stated that he was moved by how overseas Chinese communities in South Korea identify with Taiwan. He would strive to provide necessary assistance. Legislator Lin Te-fu stated that most overseas Chinese in South Korea have deep feelings towards the R.O.C. They would contribute more to Taiwan by coming back more frequently and facilitating bilateral exchanges, should they obtain Taiwan’s National Identification Cards and enjoy visa-waiver while travelling overseas with the R.O.C. (Taiwan) passports. He called on cross-party legislators to address the issue of without household registrations for overseas Chinese in South Korea.
游院長及各黨團出席委員嗣聆聽訪團其他成員所表達的心聲和建言，拜會及交流歷約40分鐘，氣氛溫馨，最後在雙方互贈紀念品及大合影後，活動圓滿結束。
The follow-up exchange of views was conducted in a sincere and open-minded atmosphere. President YOU and representatives of party caucuses listened carefully to the heartfelt sentiments and suggestions of other delegation members. The event, lasting for about 40 minutes, concluded with gift exchanges and the taking of group photos.
