Korea Study Abroad News and Policy

ScholarshipsBy K-Study Times 취재팀|News|Published Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM|Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM

2026 GKS-G final results announced: scholars should check numbers and institutions

Study in Korea announced the 2026 GKS-G final results. The article explains candidate numbers, CS numbers, institution checks, arrival preparation, and what future applicants should learn.

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VisaBy K-Study Times 취재팀|Policy Analysis|Published Jul 4, 2026, 07:25 AM|Updated Jul 4, 2026, 07:25 AM

Korea's visa issuance-scale rule: what D-2 and D-4 students should watch

Korea's Immigration Service said its visa issuance-scale advance announcement rule took effect on July 1, 2026. International students should separate national policy planning from individual D-2 and D-4 visa screening.

VisaBy K-Study Times 취재팀|Policy Analysis|Published Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM|Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM

K-Tech Pass new tracks begin: how they differ from student work visas

Korea's July 2, 2026 K-Tech Pass update adds new tracks for advanced-industry talent and separates K-Tech Pass from D-2, D-10, E-7, and F-2-T planning.

VisaBy K-Study Times 취재팀|Policy Analysis|Published Jul 2, 2026, 09:30 AM|Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM

Korea extends group tourist visa fee waiver, but D-2 and D-4 student visas remain separate

Based on the July 1, 2026 Ministry of Justice release and Study in Korea visa guidance, this explainer separates Korea's group tourist visa fee waiver from D-2 and D-4 student visa planning.

VisaBy K-Study Times Newsroom|Policy Analysis|Published Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 PM|Updated Jul 1, 2026, 03:28 PM

Korea expands Top-Tier Visa to science researchers: what STEM graduate students should read before planning D-10 or F-2

Based on official Ministry of Justice and Korea.kr materials checked on July 1, 2026, this article explains Korea's Top-Tier Visa expansion, Pre-Top-Tier D-10, family stay, settlement support, and study-to-career planning for STEM applicants.

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Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia and Myanmar students: GKS, English-track and D-2 checklist

Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PMEffective: Jun 28, 2026Official source: 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees notice

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What the discussion on attracting outstanding global talent means for international student work visas

Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PMEffective: Jun 28, 2026Official source: Ministry of Justice forum on attracting outstanding overseas talent

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Study in Korea Work in Korea: what international students should check before planning employment

Updated: Jul 4, 2026, 02:53 PMEffective: Jul 1, 2026Official source: Student visa and status of stay

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2026 GKS-G: how to compare Embassy Track and University Track by cost and documents

Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PMEffective: Jun 28, 2026Official source: 2026 Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees notice

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How to read Work in Korea job information: D-2 students preparing for D-10 and E-7

Study in Korea's Work in Korea pages separate job listings from the foreign student employment system. This guide explains how D-2 students should connect job posts, major fit, D-10 job seeking and E-7 employment routes.

Updated Jul 4, 2026, 02:53 PM

Indonesia’s first visa-free group tourist entry: how tourist entry differs from a Korea student visa
Updated Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PM
E-9 employment permit application notice: how it differs from international student visas
Updated Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PM

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Will the 200 billion won regional university support plan change how international students choose universities?

Based on the Ministry of Education’s announcement of 200 billion won in support for a university-employment/startup-settlement ecosystem, this explainer outlines what international students should check when considering regional universities.

Updated Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PM

Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026: university, scholarship and visa points
Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM
Study in Korea July applications: deadlines and program types to verify
Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM
Study in Korea 2026 Fall application deadlines: what to check in July for D-4 and D-2 routes
Updated Jul 4, 2026, 02:53 PM

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GKS Newsletter July 2026: next steps applicants and selected students should check

Using the GKS Newsletter(July, 2026) posted in Study in Korea scholarship notices as a starting point, this guide summarizes scholarship and settlement checklists for GKS applicants and selected students.

Updated Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PM

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Japan 107th TOPIK set for July 5: what follows after the August score release

KREF lists the 107th TOPIK in Japan for July 5, 2026, with results on August 13. Japanese applicants should connect TOPIK results with Korean university admission, scholarships, and visa timing.

Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM

Bangladesh 108th TOPIK set for October 17, 2026; March 2027 admission timing
Updated Jul 2, 2026, 09:47 PM
Bangladesh 108th TOPIK application shows completed: what to check before the October 17 AIUB test
Updated Jun 29, 2026, 09:01 PM
How to read Korea's foreign student statistics before choosing a D-2 or D-4 route
Updated Jul 3, 2026, 07:16 PM

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