Side-by-side analysis of living budgets, educational costs, work limits, and residency pathways for Japan and South Korea.
28 hours/week during term; 40 hours/week during long vacations with work permit stamp
HSP points system allows PR in 1 to 3 years (80+ pts = 1 yr, 70 pts = 3 yrs); 10 yrs standard route.
20 to 25 hours/week for D-2 degree students (TOPIK-based); Unlimited during vacations with S-3 permit
D-10 job seeker (up to 2 yrs) -> E-7 skilled worker -> F-2-7 points visa -> F-5 permanent residency.
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