South Korea Officially Launches Digital Nomad Visa
On July 7, 2026, the Ministry of Justice announced that the Digital Nomad (Workation) visa (F-1-D), which has been piloted since 2024, was officially launched on June 30,
Read More »South Korea Raises Hiring Cap for Skilled Foreign Workers in Rural Areas
On June 1, 2026, the Ministry of Justice (via the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport) announced that the quota for foreign skilled workers (E-7-4 visa) in agriculture,
Read More »South Korea Expands Top Tier Visa Eligibility to Professors and Scientists
On May 31, 2026, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Science and ICT announced the expansion of the scope of the Top-Tier Visa from June to cover professors and
Read More »South Korea Expands K-STAR Visa Track to General Universities
On September 23, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced a major expansion of its K-STAR Visa Track, a fast-track immigration pathway designed to
Read More »Japan and South Korea Expand Working Holiday Program
On August 24, 2025, Japan and South Korea have agreed to expand their reciprocal working holiday visa program, allowing eligible citizens to participate twice – a
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