Ministry of Justice and Seoul National University Host Forum on…

The Ministry of Justice announced that it held a symposium titled “Future Strategy for Immigration Policy 2030” in collaboration with Seoul National University at 2:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026, at the Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Administration. This forum was held to build consensus on entry-exit and immigration policies and to discuss improvement measures, focusing on plans for attracting top foreign talent and supporting their settlement and integration as outlined in the “2030 Future Strategy for Immigration Policy” announced by the Ministry of Justice in March of this year.

The “2030 Future Strategy for Immigration Policy” is a strategy announced by the Ministry of Justice in March 2026 based on the assessment that, amid the structural deepening of low birth rates and an aging population as well as changes in the industrial and technological environment, immigration and entry policies must be redefined as a mid- to long-term national strategy, moving away from the existing approach of attracting and utilizing low-skilled, low-wage foreign workers.

The forum featured presentations and discussions centered on four main themes: the scientific design of foreign worker intake quotas and wage standards; visa policy directions for securing overseas talent; the enhancement of settlement support and social integration policies for foreign nationals; and the establishment of a dedicated organization and infrastructure for immigration and border control policies. The Ministry of Justice explained that the forum on Wednesday, April 22, served as a platform to discuss policy directions that holistically consider the influx, settlement, and social integration of high-quality foreign talent.

In his opening remarks, Minister of Justice Jeong Seong-ho stated that this forum was a meaningful occasion to jointly contemplate the future of the Republic of Korea and lay the groundwork for the development of immigration and border control policies. The Ministry of Justice announced that it will pursue a balanced immigration policy that contributes to economic revitalization and regional economic development based on the stability of the legal order and public consensus, while also ensuring that social integration and the protection of foreign nationals’ human rights are not neglected.

Source: Policy Briefing (korea.kr), Ministry of Justice, [https://www.korea.kr/briefing/pressReleaseView.do?newsId=156757128&call_from=rsslink](https://www.korea.kr/briefing/pressReleaseView.do?newsId=156757128&call_from=rsslink)