News in South Korea
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South Korea expands Top-Tier visa eligibility for AI and science professionals
South Korea has expanded its Top-Tier visa program to include additional AI and science experts. The visa targets highly skilled professionals in these fields rather than general digital nomads.
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South Korea Increases E-7-4 Visa Hiring Cap for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Sectors
As of June 1, 2026, South Korea's Ministry of Justice raised the quota for E-7-4 skilled foreign workers in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries to 50% of the workforce. The change is intended to address labor shortages in those rural sectors.
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South Korea Expands Top-Tier Visa Eligibility to Professors and Science Researchers
From June 2026, South Korea's Top-Tier Visa now covers professors and researchers in science and technology, following a joint announcement by the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Science and ICT on May 31, 2026. The visa had previously been restricted to employees at companies in eight high-tech industries including semiconductors.