Korea eases visa rules for foreign-born children seeking recognition of Korean parentage

What happened: South Korea's Justice Ministry said foreign nationals suing to establish legal parentage with a Korean parent, and their caregivers, can change to a G-1-3 visa even if they entered on a short-term visa. Key numbers: G-1-3 status granted for up to six months at a time, with extensions reviewed based on lawsuit Why it matters: Previously, short-term C-3 entrants faced uncertain status during proceedings, and those granted long-term residency were generally barred from working.

South Korea's Justice Ministry said foreign nationals suing to establish legal parentage with a Korean parent, and their caregivers, can change to a G-1-3 visa even if they entered on a short-term visa.

Previously, short-term C-3 entrants faced uncertain status during proceedings, and those granted long-term residency were generally barred from working.