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Overview of the Top-Tier Visa Program As the Ministry of Justice introduces a suite of policies aimed at boosting competitiveness in advanced industries, the emergence of continuous competition for securing top talent is evident. This includes establishing a Top-Tier Visa category to attract skilled professionals in fields like semiconductors and biotechnology. 1. What is the … Read more

The Scope of Wage Theft Among Undocumented Migrants As of 2024, over 23,254 undocumented migrants have suffered a staggering 110.8 billion won in wage theft. This figure represents 8.2% of the total 283,212 wage theft victims in the country, accounting for 5.4% of the total owed amount of 2 trillion 448 billion won. Alarmingly, these … Read more

Understanding Refugee Applications for Foreign Nationals in Korea Circumstances Under Which Foreign Nationals in Korea Can Apply for Refugee Status For many foreign nationals residing in Korea, returning to their home country can present significant dangers. While simply being from a war-torn nation does not automatically qualify someone for refugee status, there are more critical … Read more

Increasing Preference for Hiring Foreigners and Its Background Domestic export businesses are increasingly favoring the hiring of foreign employees for office positions as a strategy to strengthen their overseas marketing capabilities. This trend reflects the growing inclination of small to medium-sized enterprises, which are facing labor shortages, to tap into foreign talent. However, many companies … Read more