<P> South Korea maintains a visa waiver agreement list and a designated visa - free entry list with countries not included on those lists requiring a visa to enter the country . In addition, foreigners wishing to engage in certain activities such as diplomatic work, gainful employment, study or residence must apply for the appropriate visa prior to engaging in that activity in country . </P> <P> Holders of passports issued by the following 117 jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter South Korea for up to the limit listed below: </P>

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