The History of Korea Immigration Service
For the past half-century, Korea Immigration Service has been providing convenient immigration service, adapting to the fast changes both at home and abroad. Korea Immigration Service will continue its role as a stepping stone in creating a safe, harmonious, and prosperous society for foreigners and nationals alike.
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2018
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- The total number of entries and departures exceeds 80 million.
The Third Basic Plan for Immigration Policy was finalised.
Reviewing all foreign residents’ tax delinquency history prior to his/her visa extension application becomes mandatory.
A points-based system to issue Skilled Worker VISA is introduced.
- The total number of entries and departures exceeds 80 million.
2017
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- Incheon International Airport was ranked number one with an ASQ Award for 12 consecutive years for its best airport service including streamlined immigration clearance.
I-Prechecking is fully implemented.
I-Prechecking and Smart Entry Service were recognised with a WITSA Global ICT Excellence Chairman’s Award.
- Incheon International Airport was ranked number one with an ASQ Award for 12 consecutive years for its best airport service including streamlined immigration clearance.
2016
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- Ranked 1st for eleven consecutive years for the ASQ Award for best airport service
Total number of foreign residents reached 2 million
Initiated mutual use of Korea’s SES and Macao’s APC Program
- Ranked 1st for eleven consecutive years for the ASQ Award for best airport service
2015
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- Ranked 1st for ten consecutive years for the ASQ Award for best airport service
Number of cross-border travelers reaches 60 million
- Ranked 1st for ten consecutive years for the ASQ Award for best airport service
2014
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- Ranked 1st for nine consecutive years for the ASQ Award for best airport service
2013
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- Number of foreigner residents in Korea reaches 1.5 million
The Refugee Act enforced
- Number of foreigner residents in Korea reaches 1.5 million
2012
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- Mutual use of Korea's SES and USA's Global Entry Program initiated
Biometric Identification System Initiated
The Second Basic Plan for Immigration Policy finalized
- Mutual use of Korea's SES and USA's Global Entry Program initiated
2011
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- Ranked 1st for 6 consecutive years in ASQ
Implemented fingerprint registration system for foreign residents
- Ranked 1st for 6 consecutive years in ASQ
2010
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- Revised Nationality Act relating to multiple nationality
Implemented Guidance Program for International Marriage
Established and Implemented 1st stage of fingerprint verification system for foreigners
Supported a successful host of G20 Seoul Summit
- Revised Nationality Act relating to multiple nationality