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1. Hani of NewJeans Reports Illegal Stay in Korea and Government Response Recently, Hani, a member of the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, found herself at the center of a controversy regarding her residency status in South Korea. A report was submitted claiming that she is residing in the country illegally. In response, the Ministry … Read more

Enhancing the Integration of Foreign Residents in South Korea: Seoul’s New CBT Center The social integration program designed to help foreigners settle and become self-sufficient in South Korea has taken a significant leap forward. The “Ministry of Justice Social Integration Program” has introduced a permanent assessment center for pre-evaluations and comprehensive evaluations, expanding beyond its … Read more

Introduction of Non-Professional Foreign Workers in 2025 The target for the intake of non-professional foreign workers in 2025 has been confirmed to be 207,000 individuals. This decision comes from the recent Foreign Workforce Integration Policy Council convened by the government, highlighting the increasing need for systematic and consolidated management of foreign workers to address the … Read more

What is a Regional Visa? A regional visa is a tailor-made immigration solution designed to reflect the unique characteristics of specific areas, departing from the traditional nationwide visa framework. Its purpose is to meet local economic and social needs and to harmoniously connect national immigration policies with regional traits. The Ministry of Justice plans to … Read more