Kim Hyun-jung, Attorney
Attorney, tax accountant and patent attorney. Registered immigration application agency (2026). Reviews matters where immigration plans intersect with business and property issues.
Our lawyers ↗KIM & HYUN / IMMIGRATION
Your next chapter in Korea starts with your status.
Work, family, business or treatment. We review your purpose of stay and current status, then explain the documents and steps relevant to your plans.
Consultation ↗Refused entry at a Korean airport?
Your options depend on whether you are still at the airport or already abroad. Prepare your refusal notice and evidence of your intended visit.
Entry refusal: options and consultation ↗Your circumstances, documents and next steps.
Younghoon Kim, Principal Attorney
Former judge of the Seoul Central District Court and former research judge at the Supreme Court. Brings experience in reviewing facts, records and reasons for decisions to the firm's work.
Our lawyers ↗From consultation to the next step
Consultation
We ask about your current status, expiry date and plans in Korea, and explain consultation arrangements and fees.
Document review
We identify the passport, status, employment, family or business records relevant to the matter and explain how to share them.
Planning
We explain the application route, evidence gaps and potential issues. The scope and fees are agreed in writing.
Preparation and filing
We prepare application and supporting materials within the agreed scope, and check any personal attendance requirements.
Review-stage response
We review requests for additional documents, interviews or decisions and their deadlines. Appeals require a separate scope assessment.
Outcome and follow-up
We explain the decision and relevant next steps. Approval is determined by the competent authority.
Consultation fees, initial fees and charges for additional work are explained before engagement. If an outcome-related fee is agreed, its conditions and payment arrangements are set out in the contract.
Tools to explore your status
A self-check is not an approval decision. Check the date and assumptions behind income, points and age criteria. Confirm the requirements applicable when you apply through Hi Korea or a consultation. Official Hi Korea guidance ↗
Visa Eligibility Tools
Select a tool to check your eligibility for various Korean visas.
What is your primary purpose for coming to Korea?
Visa types and purposes
Short-Term Visit (C-3)
| Code | Visa Type | Purpose | Max Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-3-1 | Short-Term General | Events, Meetings, Training | 90 Days |
| C-3-4 | Short-Term Business | Market Research, Biz Meetings | 90 Days |
| C-3-9 | General Tourist | Tourism | 90 Days |
Short-Term Employment (C-4)
| Code | Visa Type | Purpose | Max Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-4-5 | Short-Term Employment | Temporary Work, Lectures, Performances | 90 Days |
Student & Training (D-2/D-4)
| Code | Visa Type | Purpose | Max Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-2-1 | Associate Degree | College Education | 2 Years |
| D-2-2 | Bachelor Degree | University Education | 2 Years |
| D-4-1 | Korean Language | Language Training | 6 Months |
Corporate Investment (D-8)
| Code | Visa Type | Purpose | Max Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-8-1 | Incorporated Enterprise | Investment in Korean Corp | 5 Years |
| D-8-3 | Individual Enterprise | Investment in Korean Business | 1 Year |
| D-8-4 | Technology Startup | Intellectual Property / Startup | 2 Years |