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Korea to expand multiple-entry visa eligibility for Chinese nationals

Korea has eased requirements for multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors, Seoul's diplomatic mission in Beijing said Tuesday, in line with efforts to attract more tourists and enhance convenience for business travelers.

2026-03-31

Korean gov't discusses U.S. visa issues with chip, battery firms

The government held a meeting with major Korean chip and battery manufacturers Wednesday to address concerns over entry and stay procedures in the United States amid lingering visa concerns among Korean investors, the Industry Ministry said.

2026-02-25

U.S. nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas

The Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.

2026-01-07

Some detained workers returning to Georgia battery plant site, says New York Times

Some of the more than 300 Korean workers in Georgia who were detained and released by U.S. immigration authorities in September have recently returned to the worksite, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

2025-11-14

Koreans detained in Georgia battery plant raid preparing class action lawsuit against ICE

Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Georgia EV battery plant in September are preparing a class-action lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ABC News reported Monday.

2025-11-11

Shinhan Bank introduces SOL Global Loan for foreign workers in Korea

Shinhan Bank launched the “SOL Global Loan,” a credit loan product designed exclusively for foreign workers in Korea, on Tuesday.

2025-09-30

Detained Koreans set to return, but future U.S. travel may be in jeopardy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that Seoul and Washington reached an agreement to send home all of the approximately 300 Koreans detained at a construction site in Georgia on a chartered flight.

2025-09-08

Panel discussion focuses on encouraging foreign talent to stay in Seoul

Officials and international professionals gathered in central Seoul on Thursday to debate not only how to attract global talent, but also how to make the city a place where they want to stay.

2025-09-04

Trump administration reviewing all 55 million foreigners with U.S. visas for any violations

The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States.

2025-08-22

As Trump cracks down on college student visas, other countries see opportunity

International students are looking beyond the United States as the Donald Trump administration makes visa acquisition more difficult, even scrutinizing prospective students' social media activity.

2025-08-06