Ministry of Culture amended the fourth criteria of "Foreign Special Professionals Possessing Special Expertise in the Field of Culture and Arts” on October 1, 2019. In order to meet the current needs, MOC has relaxed the requirements of work qualifications for previously received International Festivals, Grammy Awards and a BRIT Award, Seoul Drama Award, or international television prize. It has amended as previously received international awards, served as top executive at a medium-sized or larger film or broadcast, and has 5 years’ relevant work experience, or has made special contributions to film or broadcast, and has 5 years’ relevant work experience. Please refer to the annex for the relevant information.
The table for comparison of amendments is as follows.