02/7/2011 | Renewing Work Visa when Changing Jobs in Korea
QUESTION:
I’m currently employed in South Korea, but I want to change jobs. Do I need to renew my work visa?
REPLY:
Yes, you do. However, recent visa legislation has made the process fairly easy. Before December 2009, foreign workers in Korea wishing to change jobs were required to leave the country and apply for a new visa. Under the new legislation, expatriates can renew their work visas for up to two years without