Published on, Sept. 20 -- September 20, 2025 4:51 PM

SEOUL - South Korea's foreign ministry announced on Saturday that it will closely evaluate the impact of recent U.S. changes to the H-1B visa program on South Korean companies and professionals. The move comes after the Trump administration proposed a $100,000 annual fee for employers sponsoring H-1B workers.

The new visa policy has sparked concern among global tech firms, many of which heavily rely on foreign talent. Some companies have already advised H-1B workers to stay in the U.S. or return quickly if currently abroad, fearing stricter rules may complicate re-entry.

South Korea is particularly focused on how the changes could affect skilled professionals and corporate mobility, ...