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Diaspora Policy Expert Course Launches from the 29th
D-12 Deadline November 19 · Course End Date
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In short
The Ministry of Justice will operate an expert training program to help overseas Koreans settle starting from the 29th.
It will be run jointly by the Diaspora Settlement Support Center and Korea University's Asia Research Institute.
Anyone interested can participate, and online classes are also available.
Visitor info
Period
October 29 to November 19, 2026, 4 sessions with 10 lectures
Target Participants
Anyone interested can participate, online attendance available
Sponsors
Ministry of Justice Immigration and Foreign Affairs Bureau, Korea Electric Power Corporation KDN
Key facts
When
It will run for 4 sessions with 10 lectures total from October 29 to November 19.
Who
Jointly operated by Together Multicultural Network, a Ministry of Justice-designated Diaspora Settlement Support Center, and Korea University's Asia Research Institute.
What
Opens an expert course covering overseas Korean policy understanding and settlement support.
How
Sponsored by the Ministry of Justice's Immigration and Foreign Affairs Bureau and Korea Electric Power Corporation KDN, anyone can attend online.
What it means for me
If you are interested in diaspora policy or community support work, this course is worth considering.
Seun District floor area ratio eased Non-residential ratio cut 50% to 20%
D-5 Deadline November 12 · Deadline for public notification comments
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In short
Seoul City has relaxed regulations to allow more residential buildings in the Seun District.
The mandatory ratio for office and commercial facilities decreases from 50% to 20%.
Buildings can now be constructed taller and wider as floor area ratio and building coverage ratio are both relaxed.
Key facts
When
Seoul City will hold a public notification period from October 29 to November 12.
Who
Seoul City has prepared a revised redevelopment promotion plan for the Seun Redevelopment Promotion District.
What
The mandatory non-residential facility ratio in general commercial zones decreases from 50% to 20%.
How
Floor area ratio is eased from 800% to 880%, and building coverage ratio from 50% to 60%.
What it means for me
Landowners and building owners in the Seun District will experience expanded residential facility ratios and changed business conditions.
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Sewoon District Redevelopment 12 Additional Areas Designated
D-5 Deadline November 12 · Public Notice Deadline
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In short
Seoul has newly designated 12 redevelopment areas in the Sewoon District.
Floor area ratios will increase up to 880% maximum to facilitate development.
Public notice period for resident feedback began on the 29th.
Key facts
When
Public notice period runs from October 29 to November 12.
Where
Within the Sewoon Urban Renewal Promotion District in downtown Seoul.
Who
Seoul's Urban Space Division prepared the plan revision.
What
12 preservation areas convert to redevelopment zones with maximum 880% floor area ratio.
What it means for me
Building owners and merchants near Sewoon District should check the redevelopment progress.
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400 pass Grade 5 civil service exam Youngest is age 20, born 2006
Deadline Deadline November 2 · Registration deadline for administrative and science and technology track employment candidates
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In short
The Ministry of Personnel Management announced on the 29th that 400 candidates passed the 2026 Grade 5 civil service exam and Diplomatic Corps Candidate exam.
360 passed the Grade 5 civil service exam and 40 passed the Diplomatic Corps Candidate exam.
The youngest passer was 20 years old, born in 2006, and the oldest was 41 years old, born in 1985.
Key facts
When
On the 29th, the Ministry of Personnel Management announced final passers of the 2026 Grade 5 civil service exam and Diplomatic Corps Candidate exam.
Who
259 passed the administrative track, 101 passed the science and technology track, and 40 passed the Diplomatic Corps Candidate exam.
What
The youngest passer is a 20-year-old born in 2006 in the science and technology track, and the oldest are two 41-year-olds born in 1985 in the science and technology track.
How
Passers in the administrative and science and technology tracks must register as employment candidates from the 30th to November 2nd.
What it means for me
This is not directly related to general readers but is an important result for civil service exam test-takers.
