Foreigner Info Center (EN)

National Police Agency Promotional Materials / Self-Reporting of Youth Cyber Gambling

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:44:25 GMT

Operation of Self-Reporting Period for Youth Cyber Gambling○ Reporting Period: May 18, 2026 (Mon) ~ Aug 31, 2026 (Mon)○ Reporting Number: 117 School Violence Reporting Center (24-hour operation)○ Target: Minors under 19 years of age or their guardians who have engaged in cyber gambling○ Post-Reporti...

Ministry of Justice Discusses 'Foreign Worker Human Rights' with US State Department... "Full Effort to Prevent Human Rights Violations and Defend International Evaluation"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:59:38 GMT

- Yong-ho Cha, Director of the Immigration and Foreigner Policy Bureau, holds talks with US State Department DRL Assistant Secretary- Achievements shared in strengthening comprehensive functions for protecting foreign workers, including the establishment of the Human Rights and Rights and Interests ...

Investigation Civil Complaint Counseling Center and Lawyer Consultation System Operation Guide

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:43:15 GMT

Ansan Danwon Police Station▶ Investigation Civil Complaint Counseling Center operating hours: Mon ~ Fri 09:00 ~ 18:00▶ Lawyer consultation system operating hours: Tue, Thu 14:00 ~ 17:00▶ Investigation Civil Complaint Counseling Center inquiry phone: 031-8040-0169▶ Location: Ansan Danwon Police Stati...

How an undocumented immigrant can apply for a departure deadline extension and G-1 visa for medical treatment purposes

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:51 GMT

1. Possibility of proxy application by hospital staff and legal basisSince the patient themselves cannot visit the immigration office due to their severe condition, it is legally possible for hospital staff to apply on their behalf.○ Legal basis : 「Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act」 Article 3...

One Roof, Extended Family

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:23:55 GMT

- A Play! Understanding Cultural Diversity -'Putting Aside Prejudice, Intercultural Understanding One Step Further'○ Promoting education that communicates and empathizes with the audience based on theater (situational drama)❏ Education Overview□ Date & Time : June 19, 2026 (Fri) 15:30 ~ 17:35□ Venue...

Procedures and Required Documents for Changing Residence Status from Overseas Korean's Spouse (F-1) to Permanent Resident's Spouse (F-2) After Acquiring Permanent Residency (F-5) Qualification in Yeongju

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:43:17 GMT

Legal Basis and Benefits of the Change○ Legal Basis : Article 30 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act (Permission to Change Residence Status) and [Attachment 1-2] Classification of Residence Status, Residence (F-2) category under the same Enforcement Decree○ Qualification Code : F-2-3 (S...

What is exemption from the obligation to report illegal stay?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:40:58 GMT

Did you become a victim of crime while staying illegally?Even if you report it, it may not be immediately reported to immigration authorities!□ What is exemption from the obligation to report illegal stay?○ In general, investigative agencies have an obligation to report to immigration authorities wh...

Legal Basis for Employment Activities as a Caregiver under Overseas Korean (F-4) Status

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:30:01 GMT

Legal Basis and Employment Requirements1. Immigration Control Act Enforcement Decree and Ministry of Justice Notification (Exception for Simple Labor Activities)According to Article 23, Paragraph 3 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Control Act and the latest Notification on the Scope of E...

Ansan City Discusses Intercultural City Policy… Plans Forum for 40th Anniversary of City Promotion

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:44:25 GMT

▲ Click on the photo to view the original article.Ansan City (Mayor Lee Min-geun) announced on the 17th that it held the '2025 Intercultural City Creation Committee' at the Ansan City Hall Situation Room on the 14th and finalized the main business plans for 2026 along with a review of this year's p...

New Visit and Employment (H-2) Visa Issuance 'Suspended'

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:17:16 GMT

1. New Visit and Employment (H-2) Visa Issuance 'Suspended'From February 12, 2026, the new issuance of H-2 visas for ethnic Koreans from China and the former Soviet Union regions has been suspended in principle. From now on, ethnic Koreans who wish to enter Korea or obtain a new residence stat...

Can family members be invited if acquiring overseas Korean (F-4) residency status, and what health insurance benefits do family members receive upon entering Korea?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:40:49 GMT

1. Possibility of inviting family members for overseas Korean (F-4) visa holdersIn short, Chinese Koreans who have obtained an F-4 visa can invite their spouses and minor children to Korea. The visa issued to family members in this case is the Visiting and Cohabiting (F-1-9) visa.Eligible invitees: ...

Love Across Borders! Ansan Jeil Church Women's Association Delivers 'Gratitude Fruits' to Foreign Family Battling Leukemia

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:43:51 GMT

The abundant grace of Thanksgiving has blossomed into warm love that transcends borders and neighbors. The Women's Association of Ansan Jeil Church (Senior Pastor Heo Yo-hwan) held a meaningful event to share fruits collected through small contributions from members with underprivileged neighbors in...

Ansan Foreign Resident Consultation Support Center Signs MOU with Ansan 21st Century Hospital

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:37:09 GMT

Ansan Foreign Resident Consultation Support Center announced on the 26th that it signed a medical MOU with Ansan 21st Century Hospital on the 25th at the multipurpose room of the Foreign Resident Support Headquarters to promote the health of foreign residents in the area.Ansan Foreign Resident Consu...

Increase in Issuance Fees for Alien Registration Cards (Including Domestic Residence Report Certificates)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:51:37 GMT

The Ministry of Justice's Immigration and Foreigner Policy Headquarters announced that starting January 1, 2025, Alien Registration Cards with embedded electronic chips (IC) will be issued to store the Personal Identification Number required for mobile Alien Registration Card issuance on the physica...

Ignorance is a Crime! Essential Traffic Laws Guide "For Foreigners"

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:10:13 GMT

Ignorance is a Crime!"For Foreigners"Essential Traffic Laws Guide01 Mandatory Auto Insurance RequiredAuto insurance enrollment is not optional but mandatory.• In Korea, driving a vehicle without liability insurance (mandatory insurance) is illegal.02 No Driving Without a LicenseDo not drive without ...

Institutions Foreigners Must Know About

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:57:39 GMT

1. Employment Center (1350)○ Application for issuance and reissuance of employment permit○ Reporting changes in employment of foreign workers○ Application for workplace change / Reporting planned departure○ Reporting start of employment for H-2 visiting employment compatriots and extension of constr...

G-1 Visa Activities Outside the Scope of Stay

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:47:11 GMT

Permission for Activities Outside the Scope of Stay for Sexual Violence Victims, etc. A. Eligible Persons◾ Family members of persons deceased due to accidents, etc. (G-1-7)◾ Persons requiring humanitarian consideration, such as sexual violence victims (G-1-11)◾ Persons falling under other groun...

People Eligible for G-1 Visa

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:19:48 GMT

◾ People who do not fall under Diplomatic (A-1) through Working Visit (H-2) or Permanent Residency (F-5) residence statuses listed in Attached Table 1-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Act, and who are recognized by the Minister of Justice

Employment Permit System Foreign Worker Transfer

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:32:00 GMT

Foreign Worker Delivery and Transfer Guide◆ Korea Labor Institute Employment Training Countries and Industries→ Laos, Mongolia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Tajikistan (manufacturing, forestry, mining)◆ When the foreign worker's entry date is confirmed, the Human Resources Development Service of Kore...

Implementing K-Public Safety for National Security!

Thu, 28 May 2026 02:29:31 GMT

Implementing K-Public Safety for Securing National SafetyVoice Phishing Dramatically Reduced through Government-wide Cooperation Voice Phishing Damage Dramatically Reduced through Government-wide CooperationBefore Government LaunchIt was recognized as an unsolvable task as voice phishing increa...