Number of foreign residents in Korea nears 1.7 million in 2025

The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea approached 1.7 million as of May last year, government data showed Tuesday. The total number came to 1.69 million, up 8.4 percent from a year earlier, according to data.

2026-03-10

Med school dropouts can return, ministry rules — but some may get extra exams

The Education Ministry allows medical students to return after boycotts, raising concerns over education quality and potential inequities.

2025-07-25

End to med student boycott in sight with announcement of return to classrooms

Medical students who boycotted classes in protest of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions announced Saturday they will return to school amid the prolonged medical impasse.

2025-07-13

Boat carrying repatriated North Koreans safely docks at port

A boat carrying six North Koreans, previously rescued by South Korean authorities, successfully docked in North Korea after their repatriation.

2025-07-10

61% of resigned medical trainees take up general practice ahead of recruitment deadline

As the deadline approaches for the additional May recruitment of medical residents who previously resigned from university hospitals, data shows that six out of 10 residents who have left their training are now employed as general practitioners.

2025-05-26

Banks rush out translation, forex services as Korea's foreign population hits 2.65 million

Korean banks are increasing efforts to attract the growing population of foreign residents, offering customized products and services as spending and demand rise significantly among this demographic.

2025-05-07

Foreign residents in Korea reach record high of 2.46 million as international work force spikes

The number of foreign residents living in Korea reached an all-time high of 2.46 million, accounting for nearly 5 percent of the total population, due to a major increase in the foreign work force.

2024-10-24

Convince local residents of the need for dams

The central government must convince local communities with all of its efforts. But the government does not seem so desperate.

2024-09-03

Medical school professors to resign en masse nationwide

Professors at 16 medical schools have decided to resign starting March 25 over the government's obstinate stance on raising the medical school enrollment quota.

2024-03-17

Gov't tells 5,000 junior doctors their licenses will be suspended

The government on Monday said that it had completed sending notices of medical license suspensions to nearly 5,000 junior doctors nationwide.

2024-03-11

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