HiKorea Might Blink Out on Saturday, November 7 ⚡

🧭 What changed?

This notice is not about a rule change. It just says that because the electrical equipment at the Government Complex Gwacheon is being replaced, HiKorea service may have brief interruptions.

A 'sundan' means the service drops for a very short moment and then comes back. The notice doesn't say it will stop completely. It only asks you to keep this in mind when you use the service. 💡

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Foreign resident

What is this notice about?

Kabi · K-VISA AI

It says HiKorea service may have brief interruptions because of electrical equipment replacement work at the Government Complex Gwacheon (정부과천청사). It's not about any change to rules or document requirements.

⏰ When, and who is affected?

The work runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, a total of 11 hours. The notice date is November 5, 2026.

The original notice doesn't name any specific group. So anyone using HiKorea during this time may be affected. Please also remember that the work may end early or be extended depending on the situation. ✅

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Foreign resident

Exactly what time does the work end?

Kabi · K-VISA AI

The scheduled time in the notice is 07:00~18:00 on Saturday, November 7. However, it says the work may end early or be extended depending on the situation.

😮 How does it affect me?

If you log in during that time, the screen may freeze, or logging in or applying may not go smoothly. The original notice doesn't explain in detail which menus will be affected or how much.

If it's not urgent, doing it outside the work hours is the most worry-free option. For detailed information, check the original notice or call 1345.

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Foreign resident

What if I really need to use it during that time?

Kabi · K-VISA AI

If the connection is unstable, try again after a little while. The original notice doesn't detail which functions are affected, so it's best to check with 1345.

📅 If you have a visit reservation

If you made a visit reservation on HiKorea, it's a good idea to print your reservation receipt in advance. You can print it from the [Visit Reservation - Visit Reservation Status] screen, and you need to go to your local immigration office (관할 관서) at your reserved time and submit it.

Also keep in mind that a visit reservation only sets your visit date. It is not the same as filing your request. Your reservation must be for a date before your stay period expiry date or the legal reporting deadline passes. If you visit after that, you may be charged a fine (범칙금) or a penalty (과태료). 📄

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Foreign resident

What happens if I miss a deadline because of the outage?

Kabi · K-VISA AI

The notice says that if you visit after your stay period expiry date or the legal reporting deadline, you may be charged a fine or penalty. If your deadline is close, don't put it off. Visit your local immigration office before the reporting deadline passes.

🙅 Common mistakes

The most common mistake is waiting until right before the deadline and then trying to apply during the outage. If the screen won't open, you just get more stressed, so it's better to do it early.

Another mistake is reading too much into the notice. This notice is only about brief interruptions due to electrical equipment replacement work. For the situation after the work ends, check the original notice again. 🙂

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Foreign resident

Should I rush to do it a day early to avoid the outage day?

Kabi · K-VISA AI

If you have time, it's good to avoid the work hours. But for important applications, leave some room in your schedule so you're not chasing a deadline.

✅ What to do now, step by step

1. 1First check whether you have anything to do on HiKorea between 07:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, November 7.
2. 2Put off non-urgent requests until after the work hours end or to another day.
3. 3If you have a visit reservation, print your reservation receipt in advance from the Visit Reservation Status screen.
4. 4If your stay period expiry date or legal reporting deadline is close, make sure to visit your local immigration office before the deadline.
5. 5If the connection seems unstable, call 1345 for guidance.