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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1988
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- Hosted 24th Seoul Olympic Games
1986
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- Hosted 10th Seoul Asian Games
1984
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- Established online network system among local immigration offices nationwide.
1976
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- Completed the foundation of Gimpo International Airport Complex
1963
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- Enacted Immigration Control Act
1962
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- Signed Korea’s first visa waiver agreement with West Germany (as of oct. 2011, Korea reached visa waiver agreements with 93 countries)
1961
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- Cross-border travelers at around 38,000
Ministry of Justice took over the responsibility for border control and foreign registration from Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Cross-border travelers at around 38,000