Vietnamese students top South Korea's visa overstayers with over 26,200 cases

VNExpress - Oct 26, 2026

More than 26,200 Vietnamese students have overstayed their visas in South Korea, the highest number among all nationalities.

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Vietnamese students top South Korea's visa overstayers with over 26,200 cases

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