LAW & POLICY
Trends
Easing of Requirements and Extension of Recommendation Letter Deadline for Specialized Regional Visas (E-7-4R and F-2-R)
The application deadline for local specialization visas (E-7-4R·F-2-R) local government recommendation letters has been extended to the end of December, and the Korean language requirement has been eased. This summarizes recent changes in immigration and foreign workforce areas, including changes to the number of seasonal worker farm applications in 2027.
Amendments to the Private Education Act and Public Hygiene Management Act to be implemented in October-November (Prohibition of exams for infants/toddlers, obligation to verify lodging platform information)
Amendments to the Private Education Act prohibit aptitude tests for recruitment and class formation targeting young children, and amendments to the Public Hygiene Management Act impose an obligation for accommodation reservation platforms to verify business registration certificates. Here's a summary of two changes soon to be implemented in the licensing and business operation areas.
Three September 2026 legal amendments affecting your business
For owners of food-service businesses, food businesses, and social-welfare facilities — three legal amendments this month you shouldn't miss, organized as 'what changed and what it means for your business.'