South Korea Immigration Becomes Easier With Language Proficiency

Web Desk — Immigration to South Korea would become easier with proficiency in the Korean language. The point-based system for Korean Immigration would prefer those with command over the language.

Fluency in Korean launguage will play an important role for the issuance of E-7-4 visas, granting permanent stay in Korea with an initial three-year period and unlimited renewals to the eligible aspiring immigrants, Ministry of Justice told local media.

The Ministry has confirmed that being fluent in the language is significant for immigrants to blend into the Korean society.

According to the Ministry those who desire to switch to E-7-4 visas will be awarded higher points in case they have exceptional language skills and this is being done to encourage language learning.

Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon confirmed that those who show proficiency in the Korean language would receive substantial incentives. He also stressed the need for immidiate immigration reforms to embrace skilled foreign workers as critical priority for the country.

The South Korea Immigration reforms come amid declining birthrate in the country, pushing the authorities to learn to live in coexistence with foreigners.

Han Dong-hoon belives that Korea’s future relies on the development of a well-structured immigration system. Statistics Korea portray a bleak future for the country as only 18,988 births were recorded in May, marking a 5.3 percent decrease compared to the previous year. The declining birth rate poses a significant demographic challenge to Korea and its economy.