South Korea Revises Student Visa Rules to Emphasize Korean Language Proficiency
South Korea plans to revise its international student visa system by emphasizing Korean language proficiency and academic performance. The Ministry of Justice proposes allowing students with intermediate Korean skills to obtain visas without financial proof, linking part-time work eligibility and visa extensions to language achievements. These reforms support the government's goal to increase foreign student enrollment to 400,000, building on the early achievement of 300,000 students by mid-2025. The Consultative Council, chaired by Acting Justice Minister Jinsoo Lee, guides these changes.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 28 Oct, 07:23 am. Other outlets followed.