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Record Number of Undocumented Foreigners in S. Korea: Data

SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of foreigners staying illegally in South Korea has been on the rise and has surpassed the 400,000 mark for the first time, data showed Wednesday. According to the Korea Immigration Service, the number of undocumented foreigners, including those who have overstayed their visas, reached 414,045 in March, [...]

Call to Use the Term ‘Undocumented Migrants’ Instead of ‘Illegal Aliens’

SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — There are voices in South Korea arguing that the use of the term ‘illegal aliens’ is no longer appropriate. The proponents of this idea claim that it’s not desirable to stigmatize certain immigrants by using this type of term. Public health authorities revealed in late April that the number [...]