Ministry of Justice and National Assembly Discuss Legislation to Attract Top International Talent… Pathways for International Students to Settle in Korea Also on the Agenda

# Ministry of Justice and National Assembly Discuss Legislation to Attract Top International Talent… Pathways for International Students to Settle in Korea Also on the Agenda

On June 24, 2026, the Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly held a forum on fostering outstanding foreign talent and improving conditions for their settlement, where they discussed measures to attract foreign and overseas Korean talent and support their settlement.

The Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly have begun discussions on establishing a legal framework to attract outstanding foreign talent and improve conditions for their settlement. As of June 28, 2026, the Republic of Korea Policy Briefing website features a press release stating that the Ministry of Justice held a policy forum titled “Fostering Outstanding Foreign Talent and Improving Settlement Conditions” at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building on June 24.

According to the HWPX attachment to the press release, this forum was organized to discuss measures for attracting outstanding foreign and overseas Korean talent and supporting their settlement in Korea, in response to the ultra-low birth rate, an aging population, and global technological competition. The Ministry of Justice explained that these discussions are linked to the core tasks of the “2030 Future Strategy for Immigration Policy.”

Why Should International Students Pay Attention?

A particularly important point in this press release is that “attracting and supporting the settlement of outstanding international students” was mentioned as an agenda item for the forum. Studying in Korea is no longer just a matter of admission and graduation; it is evolving into a policy domain that also addresses whether students can continue their research, find employment, or start businesses in Korea after graduation.

The system has not yet been finalized

This press release is intended to announce the holding of a forum and the ongoing legislative discussions. In other words, it does not mean that specific visa requirements have changed or that a new admission track for international students will be implemented immediately. Applicants should view this announcement as a “signal of policy direction.”

There are three practical considerations for students preparing to study in Korea. First, does my chosen major align with Korea’s talent recruitment priorities? Second, can I build the professional skills needed to pursue a D-10 job-seeking visa or an E-7 work visa after graduation? Third, can you identify opportunities to connect with local universities, companies, and research institutions even before enrollment?

KST Checkpoints

There are steps students can take to prepare even before policy changes are finalized.

Sources and Terms of Use

This article was written based on a press release from the Ministry of Justice published on the Republic of Korea Policy Briefing website and its attached HWPX/PDF files. The original page states that the text is freely available under the Public Nuri Attribution license. No photos or images were used.

If you are considering employment and settling in Korea after completing your studies, you should first assess your major, language proficiency, budget, and visa risks. The K-Study Times “Suitability for Studying in Korea” assessment can serve as an initial checklist for this evaluation.