South Korea is moving toward becoming a more multicultural society (다문화 사회) with over 2.11 million foreign residents—about 4.1 % of the population—as of early August 2025.
From 한류 to Harmony: South Korea’s Multicultural Shift
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Working in Korea.
Of the 50 millions residents of South Korea, 1.4 million are foreign workers. The number has dramatically increased in recent years as Korean companies seek highly skilled international workers. The process to obtain a working visa has also been simplified since it moved online.
What North Korea and South Korea look like at night.
A nighttime shot of North and South Korea. The photo was taken from the International Space Station (ISS) on 1/30/2014. The article mentions that Seoul has over 25 million people living in the greater metro area, and it shows.
Korea reaches 1.45 million foreign residents
In recent news, Korea hits 1.45 million residents. Continue reading