This study aims to examine the trends in how multicultural families and their children are depicted in the South Korean media, with a focus on the related discussions. To achieve this, trends were examined through keyword selection and searches. Particularly, the study was divided into four distinct phases, with a pivotal point being the year 2006 when the policy of the Support Measures for the Social Integration of Marriage-based Immigrants and their Families was introduced. The first phase predates the formulation of multicultural-related policies and primarily addresses fundamental issues related to immigrant reception processes, methods, institutions, and the need for multicultural policies, drawing from various international cases. The second phase is characterized by recognizing multicultural families as integral members of Korean society and is marked by a significant number of articles focusing on comprehensive support for these families. The third phase represents a mature stage in which multicultural-related laws and institutions have become established in society, entering a stabilization phase. The final fourth phase delves into the experiences of exclusion and discrimination faced by multicultural families during the time when the COVID-19 pandemic was prevalent, shedding light on their struggles and the support they received.