Introduction New Mandatory Requirement for Businesses with Few Workers Businesses with fewer than 10 workers operating year-round are now obligated to enroll foreign employees (holders of H-2, E-9 visas) falling under the Employment Permit or Permission category in the Employment Insurance system, effective January 1, 2023. Mandatory Enrollment for Foreign Workers Revised Employment Insurance Act […]
“Checking the stay status and period of foreign workers in real-time.”
Amendments to the Employment Policy Basic Law Passed The National Assembly approved amendments to the Employment Policy Basic Law, adding the Ministry of Justice as a requesting institution for the operation of the employment information system. The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that the partial amendment to the Employment Policy Basic Law was passed […]
Residence Permits to Foreigners Raising Korean Nationality Children
South Korean Ministry of Justice to Grant Residency to Foreign Nationals Raising Korean National Children The South Korean Ministry of Justice has announced a new policy allowing foreign nationals who are raising children with South Korean citizenship to obtain residency status. The move is aimed at promoting the welfare and stability of families in multicultural […]
how can foreign workers evade taxes?”
Foreign Workers in South Korea: Tax Issues and Concerns The recruitment of foreign workers in South Korean companies has increased significantly in recent years. Some foreigners also start their own businesses in the country or work as representatives in Korean companies. However, non-Korean foreign workers are also required to pay income tax, which raises concerns […]
Government Joint Operation Conducted against Illegal Foreigners, 13,000 People Left the Country
The Ministry of Justice is cracking down on illegal foreign residents in a joint operation with the government, resulting in approximately 13,000 individuals voluntarily leaving the country. The collaboration between the Ministry of Justice and the government is aimed at addressing the issue of illegal foreign residents in South Korea. As part of this endeavor, […]
‘ISF Foreign Student Job Fair’ on September 7-8th.
Sejong University, in collaboration with JOBCENTER and STUVISOR.COM, will be hosting the International Student Fair (ISF) job fair on June 7th and 8th at the Sejong University, Gwanggaeto Hall Convention Center. The event aims to foster the development and employment of foreign students in Korea, as well as contribute to the global growth of Korean […]
Heavily modify foreigner registration card.
The Korean government has made significant changes to the design of the Alien Registration Card issued to overseas Koreans living in Korea. This change aims to make it easier to verify one’s identity. Starting last month, the Ministry of Justice has transitioned from black and white to color photos on the Alien Registration Card for […]