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1.6 Million and Counting: Registered Foreign Residents in South Korea Hit Record High
The number of long-term foreign residents in South Korea has surpassed 1.6 million as of November 2025, with over half living in the Greater Seoul area.
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South Korea's Population Mobility Hits 51-Year Low for November
South Korea's population mobility in November 2025 dropped to a 51-year low, reflecting a sluggish housing market and demographic shifts, while the exodus from Seoul continues.
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Japan's Tightrope Walk: New Foreign Worker Policy Aims to Balance Labor Needs and Public Anxiety
Japan's government is planning a new foreign worker program to replace its controversial intern system by 2027, considering a cap of 426,000 workers in the first two years to balance labor shortages with public concerns.