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Explore official visa announcements, education programs and test information for life after and during university in Korea.

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Programs & support · Seoul

Finding a home in Seoul: housing workshop

Seoul Global Student Support Center

A free session on finding a home and understanding rental contracts, with Korean delivery and AI English interpretation.

Who to check for
International students and foreign residents interested in renting in Seoul
Program dates
28 October 2026, 14:00–16:00
Application deadline

Your next step

Check the location, available places and application instructions with the center.

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Programs & support · Seoul

Career bootcamp: applications and interview practice

Seoul Global Center

A free preparation program with project work, application feedback and practice interviews. Attendance on both days is required.

Who to check for
International students and foreign job seekers preparing to work in Korea
Program dates
13 November, 14:00–19:00 & 21 November 2026, 10:00–17:00
Application deadline

Your next step

Check the selection process, both class dates and the assignment before applying.

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Programs & support · Seoul / online

K-Baeum Korean classes: fourth term

Eastern Seoul Foreign Residents Center

Level 0, 3A, pronunciation and TOPIK II are listed as closed

Free Korean classes by level, with center-based and online options. Some classes are already listed as closed.

Who to check for
Foreign residents aged 19 or over; check level placement and class availability
Program dates
Sundays, 25 October–6 December 2026; times vary by class
Application deadline

Your next step

Choose the level, time and class format that fit you; confirm available places before applying.

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Policy announcement

Visa & policy · Nationwide

Student visa policy: reform discussions published

Ministry of Justice

Discussion results · implementation requires separate confirmation

The Ministry of Justice published the student visa council’s findings. Review the policy direction and any follow-up implementation notices.

Who to check for
International students and graduates following student visa policy
Published

Your next step

Confirm effective dates and applicable requirements separately before changing your plans.

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Tests & schedules · By test location

2026 TOPIK: official annual test plan

Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education’s annual notice links the TOPIK I, II and speaking test plan. Use it to find the session you need.

Who to check for
People preparing for TOPIK; registration varies by test and country
Published

Your next step

Open the attached plan, then confirm the current registration details on TOPIK. This card does not indicate that registration is open.

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Topic labels help you browse; they do not determine eligibility or permission. Check the audience, current requirements and available places with the provider.

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Official Immigration Contact Center 1345 ↗

Contact-service scope reviewed: 2026-10-17; individual visa requirements not assessed.

Who this is for

This tool helps international students and graduates organize preparation for work in Korea. It does not decide visa eligibility, permission to work, or a required visa route. Other and unknown statuses receive general preparation guidance. It does not offer job matching or immigration applications.

Official resources

These links help you find official guidance. They do not verify your individual requirements. Content is reviewed manually, not updated automatically.

Korea Immigration Service

Find official announcements and contact information. Ask the relevant office which guidance applies to your situation.

Individual requirements not verifiedhttps://www.immigration.go.kr/
Hi Korea

Look for stay guidance and procedures. Confirm current details for your residence record through official channels.

Individual requirements not verifiedhttps://www.hikorea.go.kr/
Korea Visa Portal

Find visa categories and official guidance. Confirm which category and guidance apply before preparing an application.

Individual requirements not verifiedhttps://www.visa.go.kr/
D-10 scheme improvement notice

An official notice about changes to job-seeking support for graduates. Confirm the current rules for your case; this checklist does not reproduce durations or eligibility conditions.

Notice topic reviewed: 2026-10-17. Individual requirements not assessed.https://www.immigration.go.kr/bbs/moj/189/601114/artclView.do

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