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Korea prepares to welcome more foreign workers through its reformed immigration policy, greater emphasis will be placed on an immigrant's proficiency in the Korean language compared to other skills. The Ministry of Justice told The Korea Times that fluency in Korean would play a significant role in the issuance of E-7-4 visas. These visas, which grant permanent stay in Korea with an initial three-year period and unlimited renewals, are given to individuals who meet specific criteria including a minimum of four years of work experience. The Ministry stated that mastering the Korean language is fundamental for immigrants to assimilate into Korean society, paralleling the approach of other countries. To encourage this, higher points will be awarded to those with exceptional language skills who seek to switch to E-7-4 visas. This stance aligns with the direction set by Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who emphasized the primacy of language ability over even technical skills like welding. He emphasized that individuals proficient in Korean would receive substantial incentives. Han Dong-hoon also emphasized the urgency of immigration reform to embrace skilled foreign workers as a critical priority for Korea. Despite government efforts, the nation's birthrate continues to decline dramatically, prompting a need for harmonious coexistence with foreign labor. Han Dong-hoon stressed that Korea's future hinges on the development of a well-structured immigration system and cautioned against hasty implementation to prevent severe political divisions. He cited examples from various other countries to highlight the importance of careful planning.

Kim Yong-hyun over his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Tuesday, Yonhap News Agency said. Yoon survived an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, but the leader of his own party said he will be effectively excluded from his duties before eventually stepping down. Ruling Party leader Han Dong-hoon plans to meet with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday morning.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received briefings about foreign interference allegations related to former Liberal MP Han Dong’s riding before the 2019 election, a new document shows.

Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea plan to submit their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions

This could be another setback to India-Canada ties which deteriorated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India for the murder of Khalistani terrorist and a Canadian citizen Hardeep Nijjar in Vancouver last year, Many see targeting India as a meddler in elections as a ploy by the Trudeau government to deflect attention from the rampant Chinese interference which has been in favour of Trudeau's Liberal Party. China is known to infiltrate parliaments in many developed countries.

South Korea’s Justice Ministry has hit out at claims that Minister Han Dong-hoon “refused to disclose information” about whether or not he owns crypto.

South Korean justice minister Han Dong-hoon was in New York recently to discuss various ways in which the two nations can corporate on investigations associated with financial crimes, especially crypto-related crimes.