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Taiwan Changes South Korea Name In Immigration Systems
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Taiwan said March 1, 2026 it changed South Korea's designation in its immigration systems from "Korea" to "South Korea" in a reciprocal move after Seoul listed Taiwan as "China (Taiwan)" on its e-arrival cards. The foreign ministry warned it will take further corresponding measures if Seoul does not respond positively by the end of March 2026, heightening diplomatic tensions.
Key Points
- 1Changed: Taiwan renamed 'Korea' to 'South Korea' in Alien Resident Certificates effective March 1, 2026.
- 2Reciprocated: Move responds to Seoul labeling Taiwan 'China (Taiwan)' on e-arrival cards, citing Seoul's 2004 practice.
- 3Impacts: Could trigger reciprocal designation changes and escalate diplomatic pressure if unresolved by end of March.
Scoring Rationale
Official bilateral diplomatic action gives moderate significance, but limited broader or technical relevance reduces broader impact.
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