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North Gyeongsang Province has become the first region in Korea to implement the E-7-3 visa system for automotive parts manufacturing, directly matching local companies with trained foreign workers. The province hosted an E-7-3 job-matching event on January 16 in Daegu, bringing together government officials, industry representatives, and foreign talent. The initiative marks the most proactive rollout of the Ministry of Justice’s E-7-3 visa pilot program, designed to support small and mid-sized manufacturers outside the capital region. Foreign workers trained specifically for the auto parts sector will be placed immediately with companies in North Gyeongsang’s automotive manufacturing cluster, following a demand-based matching process. Provincial officials expect the program to serve as a model for expansion across other industries nationwide. Original Source전국 최초 ‘자동차부품제조원(E7-3)’비자 인력 매칭 경북에서 시작 | 보도자료>경북소식>도정소식>경상북도

According to statistics from the Ministry of Justice, the number of long-term registered foreign residents in Korea surpassed 1.6 million for the first time, reaching 1,606,633 as of November 2025. This represents an 8.0% year-on-year increase from 1,488,091. Registered foreign residents are those staying in Korea for more than 90 days for purposes such as employment, study, or family, and are required to register and report any change of residence within 14 days. Key statistical highlights include:∙ By nationality, among overseas Koreans who registered their residence (553,927), 69.7% were Chinese, followed by nationals of the United States (9.5%), Russia (5.9%), and Uzbekistan (5.3%).∙ By visa type, non-professional employment (E-9) represented the largest group with 335,122 residents, followed by student visas (D-2) at 222,099, permanent residency (F-5) at 219,266, and marriage immigration (F-6) at 152,546.∙ Foreign employment also reached a record high, with the total number of foreign workers rising to 1,109,000 in May, surpassing 1.1 million for the first time. Overall, Korea’s foreign resident population continues to grow steadily, driven primarily by employment, education, and permanent settlement. Original Source : https://www.hankyung.com/article/2025122777307

​The Ministry of Justice has announced the 2026 wage requirements for the E-7 (Special Occupation) visa. The new requirements will apply to new E-7 visa applications, status changes to E-7, and extensions of stay from February 1 through December 31, 2026. Applicants and employers should ensure that all wages meet the announced criteria during this period to comply with immigration regulations. Category Wage Requirements E-7-1 At least KRW 31.12 million per year E-7-2 At least KRW 25.89 million per year E-7-3 At least KRW 25.89 million per year E-7-4 At least KRW 26 million per year Please refer to the information here (available in Korean only).