South Korea is launching a new visa aimed at foreign nationals who aspire to train in K-pop dancing, choreography, and modelling.
Dubbed the “K-Culture Training Visa,” this initiative by South Korea’s Finance Ministry does not require applicants to have prior auditions or callback offers from talent agencies, with more details expected later this year.
The move comes in response to the global surge of interest in Korean culture, which has led many international fans to travel to South Korea and immerse themselves in the country’s pop culture, including visiting filming locations for K-pop music videos and K-dramas. By capitalising on the popularity of K-culture, Seoul aims to attract more tourists, particularly from…