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U.S. to institutionalize visa bond program requiring certain applicants to post up to $20,000

The rule, set to take effect with its announcement in the Federal Register on Monday, applies mainly to African countries.

2026.8.1

Korea expands, relaxes work visa policies in bid to attract and keep more global talent

New K-Tech and K-Star pathways are designed to make it easier for top talent in science and industry to work and live in the country long term.

2026.7.28

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Seoul urges U.S. cooperation over visa limits affecting students and journalists

Korea asked the United States to ensure proposed stay restrictions for international students and foreign journalists do not unfairly harm Korean nationals or weaken bilateral exchanges.

2026.7.21

Foreign worker dies fleeing locked motel room via 8th-floor window in Busan

An Indonesian worker on a seafarer visa fell to his death and another suffered serious injuries, while police investigate the locked room and staffing agency.

2026.7.21

U.S. finalizes four-year cap on international student stays

New rules from the Trump administration will limit most students and exchange visitors to four years unless they go through “rigorous vetting” for an extension.

2026.7.17

Slaughterhouse workers on working visas enter Korea in first for foreign employment

Twelve workers entered on skilled visas as Seoul launches a pilot program to ease chronic labor shortages in slaughterhouses.

2026.7.14

Vietnam overtakes China as top nationality of long-term arrivals in Korea for first time on record

The Southeast Asian nation became Korea’s largest source of long-term foreign arrivals in 2025, driven by growth in students, trainees and seasonal workers.

2026.7.9

Over 700 foreign nationals found illegally working as delivery riders

A government crackdown found 734 foreign nationals, mostly international students, working illegally as delivery riders in Korea and triggered fines, deportations and wider investigations.

2026.7.6

International visitors walk in a shopping district in Seoul on May 13.

Korea extends group tourist visa fee waivers for six countries through year-end

Under the extended program, visa issuance fees will be waived for group tourists coming from China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

2026.7.1

Kyungpook National University to launch new department for international students

Kyungpook National University will launch a new department for international students in 2027, offering Korean-language training, freshman coursework and a pathway into degree programs.

2026.6.30