14/09/2026
๐ฐ๐ท VIETNAMESE OVERTAKE CHINESE IN KOREA
For the first time since South Korea began recording international migration statistics in 2000, Vietnamese nationals have overtaken Chinese nationals as the largest group entering Korea for long-term stays.
In 2025, around 98,000 Vietnamese nationals entered Korea for stays of more than 90 days, compared with about 94,000 Chinese nationals.
The rise is linked to increasing arrivals for study, training and work, highlighting the growing Vietnamese community in South Korea.