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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.

If you’re living in Korea, you’ll definitely hear “추석 (Chuseok)” everywhere this week! Chuseok is one of Korea’s biggest traditional holidays, often compared to a Korean Thanksgiving. It’s a time when families gather, share traditional food, remember their ancestors, and give thanks for the year’s harvest. 📅 2026 Chuseok Holiday: September 24–27 👀 What you may notice during Chuseok: • Many people travel to their hometowns to meet family • Roads, trains and airports can be much busier • Families enjoy traditional food such as 송편 (Songpyeon) • Traditional games, cultural events and performances take place • Some businesses and services may have different operating hours 💡 No Korean family here? No problem! Chuseok can also be a great opportunity to experience Korean culture, visit traditional villages, enjoy autumn scenery, try 송편, or join local Chuseok events. Whether you’re a student, worker, or simply living in Korea — Happy Chuseok! 추석 잘 보내세요! 🌕

Planning an international trip during the upcoming holiday period? Expect busy airports and longer processing times. 🇰🇷 Korea is preparing for a major increase in international travelers from Sept. 23–Oct. 11. 👉 If you’re traveling, arrive at the airport early and allow extra time for immigration procedures. 🔗 Official Ministry of Justice notice: https://www.moj.go.kr/bbs/moj/182/610573/artclView.do

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

A great opportunity is coming up this October! 📢 The 8th ISF International Student Career Fair will bring together opportunities related to employment, startups and higher education. 📅 October 1, 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Sejong University, Gwanggaeto Hall B2 Convention Hall, Seoul 👥 Who can join? International students currently studying at or graduated from universities in Korea. 💰 Participation: FREE 📝 Advance registration required If you're preparing for your career in Korea, this could be a useful opportunity to meet career-related organizations and explore employment and startup opportunities. Source : "KOREATECH official notice – https://www.koreatech.ac.kr/notice/view.es?board_id=219&mid=a20605010000&post_seq=66&prefix_id=&utm_source=search 📌 Event: 8th ISF International Student Career Fair 🏫 Hosted by Sejong University, stuvisor & careertus

🛂 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.

Are you an international student in Korea interested in meeting young people from different backgrounds and taking part in a global youth forum? 📢 2026 Eunpyeong International Forum: “We, the Youth” is recruiting participants. 📅 Notice published: September 16, 2026 🌏 Open to international participants 🤝 Networking • Youth exchange • Global discussions If you're interested, check the official announcement for eligibility and application details. 🔗 Official source: Study in Korea (NIIED), Korean Government https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/community/noticeRead.do

Source :https://english.seoul.go.kr/recruitment-notice-for-the-5th-cohort-of-30-days-in-seoul/?utm_source=search

When you apply for visa your visa screening is done done on basis of your documents and university you applied. Check the image for more information Source:https://www.moj.go.kr/bbs/moj/182/603491/artclView.do