Public data, step by step

How Ko-START uses public data

ExampleAn international student who arrived at a university in Gyeongsan on September 1We follow the first month in order. Tap a card to open the real screen.

  1. 1

    Where is support needed?

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    Screen Regional settlement view — Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do

    Public data used

    • KOSIS · Ministry of Justice, registered foreigners by city/county and visa status (DT_1B040A11) · as of 2024-12-31
    • Ministry of Gender Equality and Family · Multicultural Family Support Centers (data.go.kr 15109773) · as of 2025-06-17

    What you get See how many registered foreigners and students live in your city/county and the nearest support center, with source and date.

  2. 2

    Where will I study?

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    Screen University detail — Kyungil University

    Public data used

    • Academyinfo university disclosures (Korean Council for University Education) · disclosure year 2025

    What you get Check the school's disclosed education-environment items together with the disclosure year.

  3. 3

    What must I do, and by when?

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    Screen Legal deadlines after arrival — entry date 2026-09-01

    Public data used

    • Ministry of Government Legislation, Easy Law (everyday law information) · as of 2026-08-15
    • Immigration Act Art. 31 (alien registration, 90 days) · Art. 36 (change of address, 15 days) · Art. 25 (extension, from 4 months before expiry)

    What you get See the due dates, legal basis and official application channels for registration, change of address and stay extension.

  4. 4

    Where can I ask?

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    Screen Official resources

    Public data used

    • Official materials from HiKorea, National Health Insurance Service, Employment Permit System, Social Integration Network, Danuri and others

    What you get Go straight to guides and materials published by the agencies themselves.

Principles

  • Every value is shown with its source and reference date.
  • Missing values are shown as “No data”, never as 0.
  • You file applications and reports yourself. Ko-START does not act on your behalf.
  • Computed values such as the regional gap score are labeled [estimate].
How Ko-START uses public data — Ko-START