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Published: September 9, 2026 Source: Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice The Seoul Immigration Office has issued a voice-phishing warning. Fraudsters are reportedly using international phone numbers beginning with “06-” and pretending to be immigration officials. Do not provide your ARC number, passport details, bank information, passwords, or transfer money in response to such calls. Verify any request through the official 1345 Immigration Contact Center or the relevant immigration office.

Having questions about your visa status, changing your visa, or staying in Korea after graduation? 📅 September 14, 2026 (Today) 🎓 Yonsei University is holding a Visa Information Session & 1:1 Visa Consultation for international students and researchers. 🕐 Seminar: 1:00–2:00 PM 💬 1:1 consultation: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM & 2:00–5:00 PM 📍 Yonsei University, Student Union Building The session includes information about visa-status changes and the K-STAR visa track, followed by individual consultation. 📌 Source: Yonsei University Global One-Stop Service Center

Even if your university classes are in English, knowing Korean can make your life much easier. 🗣️ Communicate better with professors & friends 💼 Find more part-time and job opportunities 🏦 Handle banks, hospitals & government offices easily 🎓 Prepare better for life after graduation 📄 Korean ability can also be important for certain visa pathways. You don’t need to be fluent from day one. Start with basic Korean and improve step by step. A little Korean can open a lot of doors!

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Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Prabin Sir and Suraj Bhai for inviting me to this platform. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this community. I hope I can contribute in whatever way possible to help strengthen and uplift this community. I would also be happy to share useful information and guidance regarding Korea, visa-related procedures, required documents, and other important matters that may be helpful to everyone. I look forward to learning from all of you, sharing my knowledge and experiences, and contributing positively to this wonderful community. Thank you once again for having me here. I’m excited to connect and contribute! 🙏

D-2/D-4 students generally need permission before starting a part-time job. Required documents: • Passport & ARC • Employment contract • Business registration certificate • Employer’s ID card • Certificate of enrollment • Academic transcript • Korean proficiency certificate (if applicable) Requirements can vary by visa and study program. Check with your university or 1345 before starting work. [You can apply online through Hikorea and remember it takes around 14 days so make contract to work after 14 days of your signed date]

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🎓 D-2 Visa For international students studying degree programs such as Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD. 📚 D-4 Visa For non-degree training, commonly Korean language programs at university-affiliated language institutes. 👉 Easy to remember: D-4 = Language/Training D-2 = Degree Study Planning to study in Korea? Choose your visa based on your actual study program.

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