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Foreign drivers' uninsured crashes cost state fund almost 5 billion won

Across 1,023 incidents caused by foreign nationals between 2021 and August, the Traffic Accident Compensation Supervisory Service paid almost 5 billion won ($3.7 million) to the victims and has recovered less than 1 percent from offenders.

2026.10.8

Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era (KOR)

As the foreign population surges, Korea must overhaul immigration policy, funding and integration systems to turn demographic change into growth instead of conflict.

2026.8.4

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Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era

As the foreign population surges, Korea must overhaul immigration policy, funding and integration systems to turn demographic change into growth instead of conflict.

2026.8.3

President Lee Jae Myung takes a selfie with foreigners at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul on Feb. 26. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

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.

2026.3.10

Notices for foreign visitors are displayed in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, on April 28. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.5.7

Participants focus intently on the questions during a Hangul dictation contest held at Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Oct 4. [NEWS1]

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

Hana EZ app is one-stop certificate access for foreigners

The new mobile app by Hana Bank streamlines the process for acquiring a digital banking certificate as well as joint certificates needed for bureaucratic processes such as taxes and national insurances.

2024.3.4

People Power Party leader Kim Gi-hyeon speaks at a forum hosted by the Korean News Editors' Association on Wednesday at the Korean Federation of Banks hall in Jung District, central Seoul. [YONHAP]

Rival parties spar over China, foreigner voting rights

The debate over foreigner voting rights heated up Wednesday as officials from the People Power Party and Democratic Party sparred over whether disenfranchising residents from certain countries is about reciprocity or discrimination.

2023.6.21

Medical staff at Bagae Hospital, a Covid-19 designated hospital in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, treat Covid-19 patients while in their protective gear on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Foreign residents account for one in 10 of last week's infections

One in ten new Covid-19 cases in Korea during the past week were reported to be foreign residents, health authorities announced as new Covid-19 cases hover around 2,000.

2021.8.19

The Ministry of Justice announced Monday that the Korean Alien Registration Card will be renamed as the ’Permanent Residence Card,“ as seen in the sample on the right. [JUSTICE MINISTRY]

Gov't exempts some foreign residents from re-entry rules

Following a backlash over requirements that foreign residents obtain re-entry permits and health certificates to return to Korea, the Ministry of Justice on Monday revised its guidelines to allow leeway for foreign journalists and businesspeople.

2020.6.1