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Seoul Immigration Office is moving to a new location! From October 19, 2026, the Seoul Immigration Office will start operating at its new building. 📍 New Address: 55 Jeongui-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 송파구 정의로 55) 🚫 Immigration services will no longer be provided at the current Mokdong office in Yangcheon-gu after the relocation. 🚇 The new office is about a 10-minute walk from Munjeong Station, Exit 4. 📅 Effective: October 19, 2026 If you have an immigration appointment or need to visit the Seoul Immigration Office, check the location before you go. 🔗 Official notice: "Korea Immigration Service – Seoul Immigration Office Relocation Notice" (https://www.immigration.go.kr/?utm_source=search)

Entering Korea may become faster and more convenient for eligible foreign travelers. The Ministry of Justice says the use of K-Automated Immigration (K-자동입국심사) by foreign travelers has increased significantly, with automated immigration services also expanding at regional airports. 📌 Published: October 1, 2026 ⚠️ Eligibility still depends on the applicable immigration requirements, so check the official information before traveling. 🔗 Official source: https://immigration.go.kr/bbs/moj/182/610928/artclView.do?utm_source=search

A tragic incident has occurred in Nepal’s Manang district. At least 15 Nepali workers were killed in an avalanche while preparing a mountain camp for foreign climbers at Himlung Himal. One person is still missing. � Reuters For Nepalis living abroad, incidents like this are a reminder to stay connected with family and check on loved ones working in high-risk areas. 📌 If your family members are working in mountain, construction, or other risky jobs in Nepal, take a moment today to call and check

International students in Korea! Looking for a job or planning your next visa step? 📅 Today, Sept. 30 🕐 1 PM–5 PM 📍 KINTEX, Ilsan ✅ Career consultation ✅ Resume & interview help ✅ D-10 / E-7 visa consultation ✅ Free profile photo 🎟️ Free admission 🔗 Official notice: (https://klcc.korea.ac.kr/klckor/job/notice_job.do?article.offset=0&articleLimit=10&articleNo=1585374&mode=view&utm_source=search)

The Korea Immigration Service has recently warned about voice-phishing calls impersonating immigration officials. ☎️ Be careful if someone claiming to be from Immigration asks you to: Transfer money Share your bank or personal information Install an unknown app Follow suspicious instructions over the phone Immigration-related scams can target foreigners too. If you receive a suspicious call, don’t panic—verify through official channels first.

The 2026 Seoul Northwest 4-District Online Job Fair is now open. 💼 Find current job openings 🏢 Explore participating companies 📝 Apply online through JobKorea 📅 September 28–October 23, 2026 📍 Open to job seekers interested in working in Seoul, including foreign residents who meet the job and visa requirements. 🔗 Source: jobkorea 📌 Organized by Mapo, Seodaemun, Yongsan, and Eunpyeong Districts with the Seoul Western Employment and Labor Administration.

Planning to study for a bachelor’s degree in Korea? The 2027 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) University Track announcement is now available. 🌏 International students can check: • Eligibility requirements • Participating universities • Required documents • Application procedures 📅 Published: September 23, 2026 👉 Check the official notice and participating universities here: "Study in Korea – GKS Scholarship Notices" (https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/notice/scholarshipsList.do?boardSort=3&utm_source=search) 📌 Always check the official notice carefully before preparing your application.

Looking for a job, preparing for an interview, or wondering about your visa options after graduation? A FREE Career & Visa Consulting event is coming to KINTEX! What’s available? 📄 Resume & cover-letter consultation 🎤 Interview coaching 🛂 Career & visa consultation 📸 Professional profile photo 💄 Makeup touch-up 📅 September 30, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 KINTEX 2, Goyang 💰 FREE If you’re already living in Korea and planning your next career step, this is worth checking out. 🔗 Source / Official Notice: "Korea University — Official Notice" (https://klcc.korea.ac.kr/klckor/job/notice_job.do?article.offset=0&articleLimit=10&articleNo=1585374&mode=view&utm_source=search)

South Korea's Ministry of Justice is reviewing a plan to give certain family members of marriage migrants more time to stay in Korea for childcare support. 📌 The proposal includes: • Expanding the childcare-support age from 10 to 12 years old • Reviewing an extension of the current 7-year maximum stay period 👨‍👩‍👧 This may affect certain parents, siblings and children of marriage migrants staying under F-1-5. ⚠️ Important: This is currently under review and is not yet a confirmed visa rule. 🗓️ Discussed: September 18, 2026 📍 Source: Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

🛂 Visa & immigration — Students should pay attention to visa rules, especially if they want to work or change their visa after graduation. 💼 Jobs for international students — Korean universities and local governments are providing more career programs, including job fairs, interview training and visa guidance. 💰 Economy & interest rates — Changes in U.S. interest rates can affect Korea’s economy, exchange rates and financial markets. 🌏 Korea’s international cooperation — Korea is expanding cooperation with Central Asian countries in energy, minerals, technology and infrastructure. 🎓 Study in Korea — International students should keep their attendance, academic status and immigration documents in order to avoid problems with their stay.