Korea Joongang Daily
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Vietnamese nationals caught illegally trying to reach mainland from Jeju

Foreign nationals who entered Jeju Island through the visa waiver program and attempted to leave for other regions in Korea without authorization have been apprehended by police.

2025-01-16

Regions to ease visa rules for international students and skilled workers

Many regions are refining the specifics of a new local government-designed visa, with some focusing on easing regulations for international students.

2025-01-03

China extends visa-free layovers to 10 days, granting backpackers more freedom

China changed its visa regulations to allow foreign visitors to spend layovers of up to 10 days in the country without a visa.

2024-12-18

USC advises international students to return before Trump inauguration

The University of Southern California has advised international students to return from winter trips before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated over concerns that executive orders could affect their visa status.

2024-12-06

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

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

China extends visa-free entry for Korean nationals from 15 to 30 days

China extended the period for visa-free entry for Korean citizens from 15 days to 30 days on Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the same day.

2024-11-22

Strict Chinese customs still apply, despite visa exemption for Korean tourists

The recent visa exemption for Koreans traveling to China caused a surge in bookings for flights and packages, but reports of incidents at customs upon landing threaten to put a damper on the enthusiasm.

2024-11-20

Startup visa opens for applications on Thursday

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said it will work with the Ministry of Justice to review and recommend applicants for the D-8-4 (S).

2024-11-06

Foreign Ministry welcomes China's addition of Korea to visa waiver program

The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday welcomed China's recent decision on a temporary visa waiver for Korea, voicing hopes that the move will help further promote "friendly sentiment" between the two neighbors.

2024-11-05