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KOTRA Global Talent Center is hosting the "Global Talent Job Fair" in conjunction with the World Class Products Show 2026, featuring promising mid-market enterprises for international students. We warmly encourage anyone interested in employment in Korea to participate. * Date: November 17, 2026 (Tue), 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. * Venue: Emerald Room (3F), Lotte Hotel World, Songpa-gu, Seoul * Participants: Around 20 mid-market Korean enterprises * Program: 1:1 job interviews and consultations between employers and job seekers * Registration: https://moaform.com/q/KQKHht * Registration Deadline: October 31, 2026 (Sat) Source: studyin korea

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!

🎓 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.

If you’re planning to apply for F-2-R, there’s an important change! From August 3, 2026, the Korean language requirement has been lowered: 🇰🇷 KIIP Level 3 (pre-assessment Level 4) or 📝 TOPIK Level 3 ⬇️ Previously: KIIP Level 4 / TOPIK 4 This could make the F-2-R pathway easier for eligible graduates. [Source: 2026 Regional Specialized Visa Program Revised Notice (고시번호 2026-5913), registered July 30, 2026.]