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Trump says he wants to give money and airplane tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

President Donald Trump said he wants to give money and an airplane ticket to any immigrant who is in the country illegally who chooses to “self-deport,” and work to get those who are “good” back in the United States.

2025-04-16

American embassy in Seoul issues stern warning against overstaying U.S. visa

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a firm reminder on Monday that overstaying a U.S. visa could result in permanent travel restrictions or future visa denials, even for those who previously qualified under the Visa Waiver Program.

2025-04-14

Korea's new 'top-tier' visa offers various perks to attract select foreign professionals

Foreign nationals deemed highly educated technology experts will be able to enter Korea on a specialized track, called a “top-tier” visa, with a chance to earn permanent residency and assisted services at public offices starting this month.

2025-03-05

Nearly 200 Venezuelans migrants are flown home from Guantanamo Bay, with layover in Honduras

Nearly 200 Venezuelan immigrants to the United States were returned to their home country after being detained at Guantanamo Bay, in a flurry of flights that forged an unprecedented pathway for U.S. deportations.

2025-02-21

Trump administration halts legal aid for migrant children, leaving some to navigate courts alone

Young children have been left without representation in immigration court because of Trump administration cuts, according to organizations that help these kids navigate the legal system when they arrive in the United States without a parent.

2025-02-20

Seoul Immigration Office to assign universities specific dates for handling student visas

The Seoul Immigration Office will assign specific dates for different universities to handle their foreign students’ visa issues and designate an exclusive window to handle them before the spring semester.

2025-02-19

Korea to push online anti-drug courses for foreigners as war on narcotics escalates

Foreigners may be encouraged to undergo online drug use prevention courses before obtaining their Korean visas, according to a multi-year narcotics management plan announced by the government on Wednesday.

2025-01-23

Gov't to begin issuing digital residence cards to foreigners from Friday

The Ministry of Justice said Thursday that it will issue digital copies of residence cards for foreigners in Korea starting Friday.

2025-01-09

Amid political turmoil, Korea announces tourist-friendly regulations

The government on Thursday announced measures to revive the Korean tourism industry, which include the easing of immigration regulations, seemingly addressing concerns about declining overseas visitors related to domestic political turmoil.

2024-12-26

Labor Ministry rejects Seoul city's visa request for foreign bus drivers

The Ministry of Employment and Labor decided to turn down a request from the Seoul city government to offer E-9 visas to foreign bus drivers, according to Yonhap News Agency on Sunday.

2024-12-01