Korea Plans New 'Hallyu Visa' for Students

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice is set to introduce a new visa called the “Hallyu visa” for international students who are hoping to learn more about Hallyu, or the Korean wave, this year, JoongAng Daily reported.

Foreign students will be able to receive a short-term visa of one to two years by registering at a local private institute such as a dance or drama academy.

Read the full report: JoongAng Daily

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Sean O'Meara

Sean O'Meara is an Editor at Asia Financial. He has been a newspaper man for more than 30 years, working at local, regional and national titles in the UK as a writer, sub-editor, page designer and print editor. A football, cricket and rugby fan, he has a particular interest in sports finance.