F-2-R Regional Immigration Program (충청북도)

The Province of Chungcheongbuk-do announced on March 19th that it is accepting applications from foreign nationals interested in participating in its Regional Immigration Program until April 5th. This program allows eligible foreign nationals to reside and work in areas experiencing population decline with relaxed visa requirements.

In Chungcheongbuk-do, six cities and counties have been selected for the Regional Immigration Program for the year 2024. These areas are Jecheon-si, Boeun-gun, Okcheon-gun, Yeongdong-gun, Goesan-gun, and Danyang-gun. A total quota of 205 visas has been allocated to Chungcheongbuk-do for this year.

The permitted sectors for employment and priority information specific to Chungcheongbuk-do are outlined below:

	Permitted Sectors	Priority based on Education Requirement
Jecheon-si (40)	Certain manufacturing Accommodation and food services Healthcare services Social security services	1st Priority: Graduates from Semyung University and Daewon University 2nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 3rd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.
Boeun-gun (30)	Most manufacturing Accommodation and food services	1nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 2nd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.
Okcheon-gun (20)	Most manufacturing Certain wholsale and retail Accommodation and food services	1nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 2nd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.
Yeongdong-gun (30)	Most manufacturing Certain wholsale and retail Accommodation and food services	1st Priority: Graduates from U1 University 2nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 3rd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.
Goesan-gun (50)	Most manufacturing Certain wholsale and retail Accommodation and food services	1st Priority: Graduates from Jungwon University 2nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 3rd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.
Danyang-gun (35)	Most manufacturing Food and beverage services Business facility management and landcape services Social security services	1nd Priority: Graduates from universities in the Chungbuk region 2nd Priority: Graduates of universities outside of the Chungbuk region ※ Additional requirements are reviewed for individuals within each priority group in the descending order until the quota is reached.

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