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Chinese spouses most popular

Amid growing interracial marriages in Korea, Chinese spouses were found to be the most sought-after as of the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of Justice, Wednesday. The ministry, in cooperation with the Korean Immigration Service, released a report on the nationality of foreign spouses which indicated 12,356 Korean women married Chinese men, followed by Americans at 2,618 and Vietnamese at 1,955. Japanese at 1,299 and Canadians at 1,114 rounded out the top five.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-26 23:57

Illegal immigrants increasing: data

The number of foreign nationals illegally staying in South Korea increased by nearly 100,000 on-year to surpass 330,000 this year, government data showed Sunday.According to the data of the Ministry of Justice, 330,005 foreigners were staying in the country without valid visas as of July, up 97,834 from 232,171 logged July of last year.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-24 11:39

142,200 foreigners study at Korean universities: data

The number of foreign students enrolled in South Korea surged this year with the portion of those from China falling below 50 percent, a tally from a state-run educational body showed Sunday.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-23 10:15

Naturalization law to have clearer criteria on 'good conduct'

The government will revise regulations for foreign residents applying for naturalization by making clearer and more specified those regarding “good conduct.” The Ministry of Justice said Friday that it plans to amend the Nationality Act, with the new regulations taking effect Dec. 20.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-21 17:43

Seoul hosts job fair to match foreign residents with local firms

Seoul Global Center and the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), a city-run support center for small and medium businesses, will host the city's fifth job fair for foreign residents this Friday. The job fair, an annual event started in 2014, will take place at COEX center in southeastern Seoul.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-19 16:46

I Wear Experiment concert in Seoul, Kizomba dance lessons

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-18 21:03

Stella Foundation spreads happiness in Seoul

The Stella Foundation has been raising awareness about the importance of mental health, removing the stigma surrounding depression and suicide and sprinkling some happiness around Seoul. The foundation brings people and communities together for fun workshops and programs, which they call “Happiness Boosters.”

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-18 18:42

[Cityscapes] A surprise tour of Cheongnyangni's cat houses

The major holidays are an ideal time to go urban exploring in Korea. Seoul clears out twice a year as everyone goes to their hometown for Lunar New Year and Chuseok. These holidays are also when animal abandonment peaks, so I pledged to always have some cat food in my trespassing kit.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-18 00:36

Seoul Community Radio celebrates two years on air

Seoul Community Radio (SCR), an online radio station operating out of Itaewon dedicated to promoting underground electronic dance music in Korea, celebrates its second anniversary this month.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-18 00:34

Foreigners can leave country without paying taxes

Foreigners will no longer be held back from leaving Korea for not paying taxes they owe here. The Ministry of Justice said Friday it decided recently to accept a recommendation by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) to end its custom of banning foreigners from departure without legal basis over unpaid penalties.

Foreign Communities | 2018-09-14 17:11

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