You are eligible to apply for a C-3 Short-Term News Coverage visa if you are
A representative of the foreign media travelling to the Republic of Korea for temporary news coverage․report
A journalist seeking for temporary news coverage․report on the basis of a contract with the foreign media
A representative preparing to establish a Korean branch office of the foreign media outlet
※ If you continue to stay in the ROK after you have successfully established the Korean branch office, you are allowed to change your status of stay to D-5 Long-term News Coverage.