Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

Foreigners must register fingerprints, facial scans
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah, how exactly was the OP "shot down"?

i just read in the paper here at work that anyone who has been a long-term resident has to basically turn themselves in from january next year for a facial scan and inking.

i thought that was really funny for some reason. i don't know why.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
marsavalanche



Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Airborne9 wrote:
marsavalanche wrote:
Man this thread was shot down quick.

Not one of OP's better moments, lol


I wasnt really looking for a big argument or anything, if you read another comment I made, i dont disagree with what is going to happen.
I just was reading the Korean Hearld, saw this article with news about foreigners. since this is a place where people post things to do with foreigners in Korea I thought it was appropriate to do so.

Was I wrong?


u mad bro?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ttompatz wrote:
Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.


while i should know better than to go up against probably the most knowledgeable and helpful member of this community, i'll say it anyway: i politely disagree.

i renewed my visa not three days ago, and have yet to be asked to be facialised or inked.

i was, however, informed that my application for another multiple entry visa was unnecessary, as they no longer exist - e2's can come and and go as we please, as long as we have our ARCs.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Captain Corea



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ttompatz wrote:
Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.


So with my F5 never really expiring, I guess it's nit really an issue for me (or those with F5s)?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Captain Corea wrote:
ttompatz wrote:
Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.


So with my F5 never really expiring, I guess it's nit really an issue for me (or those with F5s)?


isisaredead wrote:
i just read in the paper here at work that anyone who has been a long-term resident has to basically turn themselves in from january next year for a facial scan and inking.


i'm pretty sure that's what that was all about.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
rainism



Joined: 13 Apr 2011

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 5:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

isisaredead wrote:
ttompatz wrote:
Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.


while i should know better than to go up against probably the most knowledgeable and helpful member of this community, i'll say it anyway: i politely disagree.

i renewed my visa not three days ago, and have yet to be asked to be facialised or inked.

i was, however, informed that my application for another multiple entry visa was unnecessary, as they no longer exist - e2's can come and and go as we please, as long as we have our ARCs.


ttompatz = 1
isisaredead = 0

the implementation of this policy is quoted in the article to be as of this Friday, meaning July 1, 2011.

which means you missed it by three days.

the change in multiple visa, etc was part of a broader change announced on this forum a long time ago.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
tukmax



Joined: 06 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
A similar fingerprint registration system was abolished in Korea in 2004.


Why was it abolished? Since when is there political correctness in this country? 2004 was prime period of hysteria following 9/11. Seems like an odd time to remove something like that.

I'm surprised they didn't do this back in 2007 or so, when Japan/US etc did it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Airborne9



Joined: 01 Jun 2010

PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

marsavalanche wrote:
Airborne9 wrote:
marsavalanche wrote:
Man this thread was shot down quick.

Not one of OP's better moments, lol


I wasnt really looking for a big argument or anything, if you read another comment I made, i dont disagree with what is going to happen.
I just was reading the Korean Hearld, saw this article with news about foreigners. since this is a place where people post things to do with foreigners in Korea I thought it was appropriate to do so.

Was I wrong?


u mad bro?


Haha, no no, not at all man.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

rainism wrote:
isisaredead wrote:
ttompatz wrote:
Actually, anyone who renews or changes their status from now on will have to get printed and photographed.

All new ARC applications will be accompanied by the requirement as well.

They hope to have most done by the end of the year.

.


while i should know better than to go up against probably the most knowledgeable and helpful member of this community, i'll say it anyway: i politely disagree.

i renewed my visa not three days ago, and have yet to be asked to be facialised or inked.

i was, however, informed that my application for another multiple entry visa was unnecessary, as they no longer exist - e2's can come and and go as we please, as long as we have our ARCs.


ttompatz = 1
isisaredead = 0

the implementation of this policy is quoted in the article to be as of this Friday, meaning July 1, 2011.

which means you missed it by three days.

the change in multiple visa, etc was part of a broader change announced on this forum a long time ago.


thank you for pointing out where i was wrong. no joke, i appreciate it. you're absolutely right.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

tukmax wrote:
Quote:
A similar fingerprint registration system was abolished in Korea in 2004.


Why was it abolished? Since when is there political correctness in this country?


jesus, dude. really?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
DorkothyParker



Joined: 11 Apr 2009
Location: Jeju

PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

marsavalanche wrote:

u mad bro?

I don't feel this is a correct use of this phrase. Unless you are trolling...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Zyzyfer



Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: who, what, where, when, why, how?

PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

marsavalanche wrote:
Airborne9 wrote:
marsavalanche wrote:
Man this thread was shot down quick.

Not one of OP's better moments, lol


I wasnt really looking for a big argument or anything, if you read another comment I made, i dont disagree with what is going to happen.
I just was reading the Korean Hearld, saw this article with news about foreigners. since this is a place where people post things to do with foreigners in Korea I thought it was appropriate to do so.

Was I wrong?


u mad bro?


Yes, the informativeness is overwhelmingly mad...zany, I say! Fear those whose intent is to inform, hiss!!!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
nickwils



Joined: 30 Apr 2007
Location: Asia

PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 6:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So if you leave Korea to go on holiday and then return will you then be subject to the process at the airport even if you only have a couple of months left on your contract or will they just process everyone on an E2?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Yahoo Messenger
Steelrails



Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System

PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bottom Line: What's the Bottom Line on this? Is it going to cost me a lot or a little to jump through these hoops?

Related to that, is there someway I can start up some company to make money off of this?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3  Next
Page 2 of 3

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International