The goal is to support foreign youth who have grown up in Korea to achieve self-sufficiency through employment and residency, even if they do not pursue higher education after high school. A) General ApplicantsEligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet all of the following: Aged 18–24 and legally residing in Korea at the time of application. Have lived in Korea for at least 7 years before age 18 (Overseas stays of 91 days or more are excluded). No continuous overseas residence of more than 3 years between ages 10–18. Have completed (or equivalent to) Korean elementary, middle, and high school education. High school seniors may submit a certificate of expected graduation when applying for employment or training status changes. B) Exceptional CasesApplicants who meet conditions 1–3 but not 4 must complete the Korea Immigration & integration program(KIIP). Those lacking certain levels of Korean schooling must complete the KIIP. C) Long-Term Overseas StayApplicants with extended overseas stays must submit a written explanation and supporting documents. Approval may be affected if valid reasons are not provided. Documentation is required if: A single overseas stay exceeded 6 months, or Total overseas stays in the past 7 years exceed 2 years but are under 3 years. You can find out more information here.

Effective February 12, 2026, the Ministry of Justice will implement the “Overseas Korean Status Consolidation Policy,” applying the same standards for all countries. 1️⃣ The two different visas for overseas Koreans will be consolidated into the Overseas Korean (F-4) visa. 2️⃣ F-4 visa holders will be eligible to work in a broader range of occupations. 3️⃣ Benefits will be provided to individuals with high Korean proficiency or outstanding volunteer records

The Seoul Metropolitan Government certifies global real estate agencies that support foreign residents by helping them clearly understand rental contracts, deposits, and key housing terms in their own language. These services are designed to make renting in Seoul safer and easier for foreigners. Services Include:1. Guidance on deposits and legal checks before signing a contract2. Clear explanations of key rental contract terms in your preferred language3. Helpful information to prevent rental fraud4. Practical housing advice for registered foreign residents in Seoul Services are available in multiple languages, ensuring clear communication and peace of mind throughout the rental process. For more details, please Check Here.

North Gyeongsang Province has become the first region in Korea to implement the E-7-3 visa system for automotive parts manufacturing, directly matching local companies with trained foreign workers. The province hosted an E-7-3 job-matching event on January 16 in Daegu, bringing together government officials, industry representatives, and foreign talent. The initiative marks the most proactive rollout of the Ministry of Justice’s E-7-3 visa pilot program, designed to support small and mid-sized manufacturers outside the capital region. Foreign workers trained specifically for the auto parts sector will be placed immediately with companies in North Gyeongsang’s automotive manufacturing cluster, following a demand-based matching process. Provincial officials expect the program to serve as a model for expansion across other industries nationwide. Original Source전국 최초 ‘자동차부품제조원(E7-3)’비자 인력 매칭 경북에서 시작 | 보도자료>경북소식>도정소식>경상북도