Korea Joongang Daily
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North Chungcheong eyes custom visa program to attract students

North Chungcheong announced Tuesday its plan to apply for the newly proposed local government-designed visa program, aiming to ease visa requirements for student applicants in the province.

2024-12-03

Jecheon turns to Koryoin to reverse population decline

The city of Jecheon in North Chungcheong has seen an influx of 500 people through its Koryoin migration and settlement project, which aims to reverse the decline of the local population.

2024-11-27

SMEs ministry unveils job platform for international students at Chungbuk fair

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups hosted a job fair for international students in North Chungcheong on Thursday, unveiling a new job-matching platform designed for students seeking employment in Korea.

2024-10-31

North Chungcheong introduces K-Guardian program to assist international students

North Chungcheong announced Monday the launch of its K-Guardian program, selecting local residents to assist international students.

2024-10-21

Visa rules for international students to be relaxed in North Chungcheong

North Chungcheong announced Friday that it received a positive response from the Ministry of Justice regarding its request to ease visa regulations for international students.

2024-08-16

LG Energy Solution funds scholarships for international students in North Chungcheong

North Chungcheong will be working with LG Energy Solution, Chungbuk National University and Cheongju University to offer scholarships to international students coming to study in the province.

2024-05-28

North Chungcheong to host job fair for foreign nationals

North Chungcheong announced Wednesday it will host the 2024 Chungcheongbuk-do Global Job Fair for foreign nationals who wish to get a job in the province.

2024-05-08

Prosecutors summon North Chungcheong Gov. for alleged Osong flooding involvement

Prosecutors summoned North Chungcheong Gov. Kim Young-hwan on Wednesday for alleged involvement in a flood disaster in Osong-eup last year that killed 14 people.

2024-05-01

Yoon warns North against pre-election provocations

Yoon called on the military to pursue "peace through strength," reflecting his administration's view that Seoul must maintain military capabilities powerful enough to deter Pyongyang from starting a war.

2024-02-28

North Chungcheong to offer scholarships to int'l students to fight labor shortage

North Chungcheong will invite international students to study in areas where it faces a labor shortage, promising E-7 visas and an exemption from submitting proof of bank balances when entering Korea.

2024-01-11