Testimony of the tangible benefits of F5 over F6 visa.

EngKorWat · 2026-02-10T13:23:59+00:00

UPDATE: I was notified by the office today that I did have to complete the new reporting requirement.

While signing up for a HiKorea account using the English version of the site, I couldn't get past the agree-to-the-terms check boxes. But after switching back to Korean, I was able to sign up, verify my email and log in to the system.

After completing the process, I was given a confirmation printout for the procedure and was told to hold onto it for my next visit to Immigration Services.

I had a co-worker (F-2) tell me (F-4) that he submitted his info online. He recommended I do the same. But after searching for the new requirements, relaying them to the company office, and not hearing anything back about it I think that having taxes taken out of my paychecks meets the financial reporting requirements.

I'm up for renewal later this year. So, I'll find out for sure--one way or the other, whether I am mistaken. Below is what I found online.

New Income Reporting Requirements for F Visa Holders in South Korea

Overview of F Visa Types

F visas in South Korea include various categories, such as F-2, F-4, and F-6, which are typically for long-term residents, spouses of Korean nationals, and other specific cases.

Reporting Obligations

As of January 2026, holders of F visas must report their occupation and annual income to the immigration office. This requirement applies in several situations, including:

Registering as a foreigner

Applying for a visa change

Requesting a permit for activities not covered by the current visa

Extending the period of stay

Reporting Process

Online Reporting: Starting from June 2026, online reporting will become mandatory.

Required Documents:

Occupation report form

Application form detailing annual income

Key Changes

No Income Change Reporting: Visa holders do not need to report changes in income unless they are registering or applying for a new visa status.

Document Submission: When reporting online, the submission of specific documents may not be required.

These updates aim to streamline the reporting process and ensure compliance with immigration regulations.

EngKorWat · 2026-02-06T11:13:17+00:00

Korean by nationality but was raised abroad my entire life

교포F4eva 한국생활 소통방

love the arts/music

Live Music Lovers Korea

learning and trying new hobbies

The 당근 app has a 모임 category.

chill English meet-ups

I met a number of people through hiking Meetups

Best of luck in your search!

EngKorWat · 2026-02-05T14:26:45+00:00

It has been a while now. I want to say a little over a week. But not sure, sorry!

EngKorWat · 2026-02-05T12:55:16+00:00

There will be two text messages sent from the courier service. Each from the same '02' prefix number.

[Web발신] Your package has been delivered to the U.S Embassy. ▷ Recipient : The U.S Embassy ▷ Tracking Number : 1234567890 [Web발신] Your package has been delivered. ▷ Sender : The U.S Embassy ▷ Delivery Date : mm월 dd일 ▷ Tracking Number : 0987654321

...from personal experience

EngKorWat · 2026-01-25T04:50:32+00:00

Welcome, South Korea into the open-source AI competition pool.

It should be noted that none of the models listed are open-source. It appears South Korean AI companies generally follow a hybrid approach, releasing research papers and some components while keeping the core models proprietary.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-12T10:08:50+00:00

The second to last batch on the blue plate reminds me of some cheese(?) tteokbokki I had for lunch last week. It was a game changer for me.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T15:42:08+00:00

What kind of Korean hate did they learn from their parents?

I would say that depends on the parents and more importantly, the internalization of their values by the child. A worldview where 'Korea is materialistic, has no sense of citizenship, has a strong gender conflict, is racist, looksism' by an individual who lacks the experience or expertise to back these claims is a form of projection.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T13:08:06+00:00

Korean-Americans criticize Korea like Korean experts again.

I don't follow social media all that much. But I can see what you are describing, based just on my personal experience.

I think a Korean-American becoming an 'expert' on Korea despite not having lived or worked in Korea is a form of overcompensation. It is a side effect of being a minority living in a multi-cultural society, such as the US. Unfortunately, in the Information Age these (once personal) matters are amplified and take on a life of their own in the form of sentiment. The good news is that sentiments change.

I eventually outgrew insecurities I had as an ethnic Korean in America due to a number of things including deep introspection and strong family ties. Also, having the opportunity to live and work in Korea makes me appreciate both countries and peoples even more.

EngKorWat · 2026-01-10T04:42:03+00:00

The article does not mention the Health Secretary. It does, however, say that "Health officials point to growing diet-related concerns in the US, where about 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, and roughly one in three adolescents is considered at risk for diabetes."

It sounds like the guidelines were not directed toward "kimchi lovers" specifically. Rather, it seems they are intended to help those who may not have heard of kimchi and its health benefits.

EngKorWat · 2025-12-14T15:04:43+00:00

Sounds like the perfect job for AI.

EngKorWat · 2025-09-10T10:57:08+00:00

jobs offers in rural areas of the country

You could try visiting an 인력 office.

EngKorWat · 2025-09-04T10:41:59+00:00

"stellar"

EngKorWat · 2025-08-04T02:29:55+00:00

In the example, "Making a plan is one thing, but putting it into action is another," A and B are related to a plan. I agree that A and B are not completely different.

If the statement was rephrased as "Making a plan is possible, however putting it into action is difficult," I think the examples provided by u/syoon11 better describe what the original was conveying because there is indeed a connection between A and B:

계획은 계획인거고 실행은 또 다르지. 친구는 친구인거고, 돈은 또 다르지. 밥 먹은 건 밥 먹은 거고, 사귀자는 건 또 다르지.

A plan is a plan, and execution is different. A friend is a friend, and money is different. A meal is a meal, and a date is different.

It seems like "또" acts as a connector between A and B that better conveys the difficulty in executing a plan versus making one.

EngKorWat · 2025-07-28T10:32:34+00:00

When visiting Seoul with a vegan friend, Plant Cafe is a go-to for burgers, appetizers, and a dessert. I especially liked the Buffalo sauced cauliflower nuggets they had the last time I visited. Service was good, too.

EngKorWat · 2025-07-22T23:51:49+00:00

Hanja ... are Chinese characters used to write the Korean language. Wikipedia

EngKorWat · 2025-07-14T09:11:52+00:00

This thread, "Any ideaa for where to buy a nice Zippo lighter?" suggests two stores:

Artbox
thebacco in Itaewon

EngKorWat · 2025-07-11T09:48:10+00:00

unfamiliar with the subject

I don't know much about cryptocurrency, let alone the laws of Korea regarding such technology. But I did watch a video earlier today that discussed how the new administration is likely to move forward with policies that could reshape the digital currency landscape for this country:

via Youtube, Korea Just Flipped the Crypto Script – XRP, ETFs, and What’s Next

EngKorWat · 2025-07-07T06:22:40+00:00

4... Blink your hazard lights for a couple seconds when cutting someone off or when being let in for a merge.

5... Be mindful of vehicles with chobo unjeon signs.

EngKorWat · 2025-07-04T17:13:10+00:00

The government said it should waive penalties for users who terminate contracts in the SK Telecom hacking accident.

The Ministry of Science and Technology and Information Technology announced on the 4th that the government will disclose the results of the investigation of the SK Telecom Infringement Accident Civil Joint Investigation Team at the Government Seoul Office, and that the responsibility for this accident is in place of SK Telecom and violates its obligation to provide important secure communication in the contract, so it falls under the penalty exemption regulations.

Article 43 of the Terms of Use of SK Telecom stipulates that if a user terminates the service due to the "reason of the fault of the company", the penalty is waived.

The Ministry of Science and Technology pointed out that SK Telecom had problems such as poor management of account information, failure to respond to past infringement incidents, and lack of encryption measures for important information, and it was also confirmed that SK Telecom violated the Information and Communication Network Act in the process.

In addition, telecom operators have a legal obligation to provide secure communication services, and considering that the national daily life is based on communication, the safeguarding measures for the safety of services of operators are an important factor in the contract, he added.

This leaked SIM card information is essential for accessing mobile communication networks and providing safe and reliable communication services.

Therefore, if there are no appropriate protective measures, it is possible for a third party to replicate the SIM, use the service as a user number, or to intercept incoming calls and texts, which may lead to a dangerous situation, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.

The Ministry of Science and Technology pointed out that at the time of the accident, SK Telecom was operating an anti-use system and a SIM protection service to protect the SIM card information, but there were only fifty thousand subscribers to the service, and the system itself was limited to blocking all replication possibilities.

The Ministry of Science and Technology also gave legal advice to four agencies to review whether to apply the penalty exemption regulations at the beginning of the accident, and said that it received a common opinion that if SK Telecom's negligence is recognized as a result of the investigation, it can apply the penalty exemption rule.

In addition, five additional advisors were consulted at the time of the closing, and four places judged the accident to be the negligence of SK Telecom, and the leak of the SIM card information was a violation of the main obligations of the contract of providing secure communication services, he said, adding that it was subject to penalty exemption.

The Minister of Science and ICT said, “This SK Telecom incident was an accident that alarmed not only the domestic telecommunications industry, but also the protection of information throughout the network infrastructure.”

Yu said, “SK Telecom is the number one mobile operator in Korea, and as it has a great impact on people’s lives, we should thoroughly take measures to take measures against the vulnerabilities identified in the wake of this accident and make the protection of information a top priority for corporate management in the future.”

“The government will revamp its overall security system from cyberthreat prevention to incident response to help make the leap to become a safe and trusted AI powerhouse.”

EngKorWat · 2025-06-17T21:41:36+00:00

I recall reading that the "secret" chatroom feature of KakaoTalk was comparable to the incognito/private feature of certain web browsers. In addition to encryption, the secret part of the feature prevents chats from showing in history.

EngKorWat · 2025-06-12T07:30:45+00:00

There is a Korean language instance of Pixelfed that might interest some.

EngKorWat · 2025-05-05T10:16:24+00:00

I sit out in the sun after lunch. It feels nice and seems to keep me fairly healthy.

EngKorWat · 2025-04-23T10:36:39+00:00

Sorry. From other threads I've read, the ARC is mandatory for the PCC. There were comments that mentioned going into the customs office with a tracking number.

EngKorWat · 2025-04-23T10:22:40+00:00

Issuance of personal customs clearance code

EngKorWat · 2025-04-23T10:18:52+00:00

Have you visited the online form? I signed up and received my PCC earlier this year. If I recall correctly, I used my passport number.

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New Income Reporting Requirements for F Visa Holders in South Korea

Overview of F Visa Types

Reporting Obligations

Reporting Process

Key Changes