9 Essential Korean Government Websites for International Students (Bookmark These Now)
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9 essential Korean government websites for studying in Korea — all in one place. Bookmark this page.
Why You Need the Official Sites
There's no shortage of Korea study information on blogs and YouTube — but visa requirements, scholarship criteria, and admission conditions must always be verified on official government portals. Acting on outdated or incorrect third-party information is one of the most common reasons students face visa rejection or scholarship disqualification.
9 Essential Official Websites
Study in Korea (studyinkorea.go.kr)
The official portal for international students in Korea, run by the Ministry of Education. Your starting point for admission guides, scholarship listings, university search, and life in Korea.
NIIED (niied.go.kr)
National Institute for International Education — the body that administers the Korean Government Scholarship (GKS/KGSP). If a scholarship is your goal, this is your first bookmark.
TOPIK (topik.go.kr)
The official TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) site. Test schedules, registration, and score verification. A TOPIK score is required for university admission and many visa categories.
Hi Korea (hikorea.go.kr)
The foreigner civil service portal of the Immigration Service. After arriving in Korea, you'll use this to apply for your Alien Registration Card (ARC), extend your visa, and change your residency status.
Korea Immigration Service (immigration.go.kr)
The official Ministry of Justice immigration portal. Requirements by visa type, screening criteria, and office locations. Review this before submitting any visa application.
K-MOOC (kmooc.kr)
Korea's open online course platform from top universities. Audit major-related lectures before arriving in Korea to get ahead of your coursework and language adjustment.
HURIK (hurik.go.kr)
Korea's Human Resources Information portal. Information on visa types that allow legal work, job-related regulations, and post-graduation work visa (E-7) pathways. Essential for anyone planning to work after graduation.
Ministry of Education — English (english.moe.go.kr)
The English-language official site of Korea's Ministry of Education. Check for policy changes and announcements related to international students in English.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.go.kr)
Korea's MFA portal. Find your local Korean embassy in Russia, Kazakhstan, or Uzbekistan, visa application centers, and notarization document requirements for your home country.
inBaem Tip
Bookmark all 9 and use them by stage: studyinkorea + niied when planning → immigration + hikorea when applying for a visa → hikorea + hurik after you arrive.
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