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Korea's Ministry of Justice announces plans to reform student visas
Officially announced Oct 7, 2026Source: immigration.go.krChecked against official sources
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Visa, immigration and school changes for South Korea, checked against official announcements.
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On 7 October 2026, Korea's Ministry of Justice announced plans to reform the visa system for international students, including waiving proof of funds for people with strong Korean skills and changing the criteria for part-time work permission. Many items are still at the planning or preparation stage, and specific start dates have not been set.