Top-Tier Visa Manual for Overseas Talent in Advanced Fields (F2, D10, E7 Visa)

Strengthening Competitiveness in High-Tech Industries: The Introduction of the Top-Tier Visa In response to the fierce global competition for securing talented professionals, the Ministry of Justice has initiated various policies designed to bolster the competitiveness of advanced industries such as semiconductors and biotechnology. Among these measures is the introduction of the Top-Tier visa. Overview of … Read more

2025 Guide to Government Joint Operations Against Undocumented Immigrants

Government’s Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants: Ensuring Public Safety and Livelihoods Starting from April 14 to June 29, 2025, the government will implement a significant crackdown on illegal immigrants as part of its “Five-Year Plan to Reduce Illegal Residency (2023-2027).” This extensive initiative, spanning 77 days, will involve a coordinated effort by multiple agencies including the … Read more

Top-Tier Visa Implementation! Granting Residency (F-2) Eligibility for Advanced Sector Talent

What is a Top-Tier Visa? The Top-Tier Visa is a program designed to grant residency (F-2) status to top-tier engineering talent and their families, enabling them to lead project planning and technological development in advanced industries. Through this initiative, South Korea aims to attract the world’s finest individuals who can spearhead global technological innovation. “Advanced … Read more

It is not sufficient to deny nationality restoration solely based on the ‘suspicion’ of avoiding military service.

Dispute Over Nationality Recovery and Military Service Exemption After losing his Korean nationality upon acquiring a foreign nationality, a man applied to regain his nationality but was denied on the grounds of evading military service. He has argued that this decision was unjust and has decided to take legal action. But how do we determine … Read more