Korea Joongang Daily
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Gov't proposes standardized system for foreign names in official Korean documents

Korea is proposing a new standardized system for recording foreign names in official documents, aiming to resolve the inconsistencies that have long plagued identity verification for foreigners.

2024-08-29

Hwaseong factory fire exposes risks in illegal use of foreign labor

The Hwaseong battery factory fire, which resulted in the highest number of foreign worker deaths of any industrial accident in Korean history, has brought to light potential dangers in the illegal use of immigrant labor.

2024-06-26

Gov't relaxes visa requirements, new visa categories to attract foreign talent

The Korean government announced a set of plans to relax visa requirements in a bid to attract more foreign talent into various sectors of the economy.

2024-06-21

Outcry over far right-wing politician's 'immigration interrogation' videos

A right-wing candidate for the April 10 general election is sparking controversy for allegedly interrogating foreigners he suspects to be illegal immigrants and attempting to forcibly "arrest" them.

2024-03-29

Foreign tourists grow younger as Korean pop culture surges

Foreign tourists to Korea are getting younger as Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, has captivated audiences not only in Asia but globally.

2024-03-12

Just 7 people applied for 'Digital Nomad' visa in January, Korean gov't says

One obstacle is that the visa isn't currently open to freelancers, who make up a large portion of the digital nomad population.

2024-02-06

Dependents to require six-month Korean residency to join health insurance

Beginning in April, foreigners and Koreans living abroad must reside in Korea for at least six months to be registered as dependents of an insurance subscriber.

2024-01-24

E-9 visa holders to be able to work at hotels next year

The Ministry of Justice announced Friday that E-9 visa holders will be able to work at hotels and tourist accommodations next year as Korea aims to address the labor shortage in the hospitality sector.

2023-12-29

Justice Ministry rolls out 5-year immigration policy plan

The Ministry of Justice announced a five-year immigration policy plan on Thursday, including new visas for foreigners, an immigration agency and strengthening the crackdown on people living in Korea without legal permission.

2023-12-28

KT opens customer center for foreigners in Ansan, offers services in 8 languages

The KT Foreigner Center will offer customer support and product consultations in eight languages: Chinese, Russian, Filipino, Khmer, Indonesian, Nepalese, Vietnamese and Burmese.

2023-12-26