Foreigners in South Korea are also affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, they have been mostly excluded from the government’s financial support.
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COVID-19 Support for Foreigners in Gyeonggido
The government of Gyeonggido is giving its residents 100,000 won per person. They have also decided to provide the same amount to some foreigners living in the province.
Continue readingSuspension of Re-entry Permit Waiver
The Korean government suspends the re-entry permit waiver from June 1, 2020. What does this mean for foreigners residing in Korea with long-term visas?
Continue readingSeoul to provide student food voucher
Seoul Ministry of Education is providing 100,000 won food voucher to every elementary, middle school, high school, and special school student in its public school system.
Continue reading2020 School Opening in South Korea
School opening in South Korea has been delayed but the government said they will push through with the in-person classes from May 20 for 3rd year high school students.
Continue readingWhat is Everyday Life Quarantine?
Social distancing in South Korea started on March 22 and ended on May 5. It ran for six weeks and
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