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Number of foreigners in Korea reaches 2.8 million in August

While the total number of foreign nationals rose from 2.73 million in August 2025, this year's August figure marked a decline from 2.9 million in July.

2026.9.26

President Lee digs into foreign nationals’ pensions (KOR)

A review found no foreign national matching the president’s retroactive pension scenario, though a basic pension loophole remains.

2026.9.9

President Lee digs into foreign nationals’ pensions

A review found no foreign national matching the president’s retroactive pension scenario, though a basic pension loophole remains.

2026.9.8

Foreign students pose for a photo during a graduation farewell ceremony at Dong-A University’s Bumin Campus in Seo District, Busan, on Aug. 21. [YONHAP]

Registered foreign nationals in Korea hit record 1.6 million, clustering around Seoul

The number of registered foreign nationals residing in Korea on a long-term basis reached an all-time high of 1.6 million this year, with more than half residing in the greater Seoul area.

2025.12.27

Illegal drugs and money made from illegal sale of drugs in Korea confiscated by the police in Incheon. [INCHEON METROPOLITAN POLICE]

Incheon police bust international drug ring

Incheon police announced last week that they have arrested 19 foreign nationals and booked another 36 foreign nationals suspected of possessing and trading illegal drugs in Korea. A total of 269 grams (9.5 ounces) of methamphetamine, 416 grams of...

2021.5.16

Tag: foreign nationals

foreign nationals

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President Lee digs into foreign nationals’ pensions (KOR)

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