Illegal Immigration Archives

Jeju to Crack down on Illegal Immigrants

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, March 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Prosecutors on Jeju Island said Thursday they will carry out an intensive crackdown on foreign nationals illegally staying on the southern resort island until the end of May. Officials from the prosecution, Coast Guard, immigration office and provincial government held a meeting to discuss measures to [...]

1 in 10 Foreigners Staying in S. Korea Illegally

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – One out of 10 foreigners living in South Korea are illegal aliens, government data showed Tuesday. According to the data released by the Ministry of Justice, 211,320, or 10.5 percent of the total number of foreigners living here as of end-January, are staying without a valid visa. The number [...]