Study abroad

Study in Korea: choosing a school, D-2 and D-4 visa documents and part-time work.

Korea's Justice Ministry proposes overhaul of international student visas: financial-proof waiver for strong Korean, tighter part-time rules

On 7 October 2026 the Ministry of Justice released the results of its student visa reform council: a financial-proof waiver for TOPIK Level 4, a wider deposit system, higher Korean standards for part-time work, registration of study agencies and a D-10 job-seeker visa of up to 3 years.

October 18, 2026

Part-Time Work Rules for International Students in Korea 2026: Hours, Permits, Banned Jobs and Penalties

D-2 and D-4 students may work part-time only after immigration approval. Weekly hour limits by Korean level, GPA and attendance conditions, application steps, prohibited jobs, the 10,320 won minimum wage and penalties of up to 30 million won.

October 16, 2026

Evaluating Korean Schools for International Students: IEQAS Certification, Excellent Universities and Visa-Restricted Schools

Korea has no official ranking for visa screening, but it has the Ministry of Education's IEQAS certification. What certified and excellent (39) universities mean, the list of schools under visa restrictions from September 2026, and how to check before choosing.

October 16, 2026

Study abroad

Korea's Justice Ministry proposes overhaul of international student visas: financial-proof waiver for strong Korean, tighter part-time rules

Part-Time Work Rules for International Students in Korea 2026: Hours, Permits, Banned Jobs and Penalties

Evaluating Korean Schools for International Students: IEQAS Certification, Excellent Universities and Visa-Restricted Schools

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