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Foreign national accused of smuggling underage individuals into Korea disguised as tourists arrested

A Kazakh national accused of smuggling 15 underage individuals into Korea by disguising them as tourists has been apprehended by immigration authorities.

2026-04-27

Number of brokers falsely filing for asylum increases, exposes loopholes in immigration system

The number of brokers who have been caught helping people remain in Korea through false asylum filings is increasing, which critics say exposes loopholes in a process that takes those who legitimately seek refuge more than four years to complete.

2026-04-27

Two foreign nationals busted for illegally selling used cars to undocumented migrants

Two foreign nationals have been caught illegally selling hundreds of used cars to undocumented migrants in Korea, authorities said Wednesday, in a case that highlights a growing underground market targeting vulnerable foreign residents.

2026-04-23

Delivery agency operator accused of employing 67 foreign nationals illegally

A delivery agency operator was sent to prosecutors for allegedly illegally employing 67 foreign nationals as delivery riders using borrowed Korean accounts, then taking illegal gains as "account usage fees,"

2026-04-14

With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying

Crowded airport checkpoints due to a funding standoff on Capitol Hill, and U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to deploy ICE officers and agents to help with airport security, were top of mind for many passengers on Monday.

2026-03-24

Korea expands automated immigration e-gate access to 42 countries

The Ministry of Justice said Monday it has expanded the number of nations eligible for automated immigration gates, known as the Smart Entry Service, to 42 from 18, to make it easier for visitors to enter the country.

2026-03-16

Gov't opens path for those with D-10 job seeker visas to work part-time in manufacturing

The Korean government has opened a new path that will allow foreign nationals who studied at Korean universities, graduated and received D-10 job seeker visas to take part-time jobs in manufacturing.

2026-03-13

Korean embassy requests takedown of government-impersonating Chinese websites

Korea’s embassy in China has asked local authorities to remove and investigate illegal websites on a Chinese portal that falsely claim to process Korea’s electronic arrival declarations for a fee.

2026-03-09

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown.

2026-03-06

Seoul Immigration Office opens designated window for int'l students through March

The Seoul Immigration Office announced Tuesday that it has designated March as the intensive service period for international students’ civil affairs and will be running a designated window for international students throughout the month.

2026-03-04