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South Korea’s New Regional Visa Plan | South Korea News
South Korea is launching a bold overhaul of its metropolitan visa system to tackle labor shortages and reverse regional population decline, rolling out a revamped program in 2027–2028 after a successful two-year pilot. The new plan targets key industries like manufacturing and shipbuilding by expanding eligibility for both student (D-2) and skilled worker (E-7) visas—while slashing the total quota to 3,000 for tighter alignment with local needs. Local governments will now must survey industry demand before receiving quotas, and student visas will be tied to majors that match regional gaps…
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