South Korea has revised immigration rules to give some foreign caregivers raising children born outside marriage to a Korean parent a route to stay and work while a parentage lawsuit is pending. People who entered on a short-term C-3 visa may seek G-1-3 status, and those pursuing the lawsuit can separately apply for permission to work.
The change also covers foreign students whose D-2 or D-4 status ended after pregnancy, childbirth or interrupted studies, provided they file a parentage-recognition suit and change to G-1-3 status. Approval is not automatic, and undocumented applicants may face fines or other procedures while authorities review each case.