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    Balayeva says Kazakhstan seeks to make migration control ‘more transparent, managed and citizen-centric’
    Authorities
    Balayeva says Kazakhstan seeks to make migration control ‘more transparent, managed and citizen-centric’
    15:10, 8 January 2026
    President Tokayev’s modernization vision gains strategic interest in Algeria
    International Relations
    President Tokayev’s modernization vision gains strategic interest in Algeria
    17:01, 6 January 2026
    Nicolas Maduro
    President
    Switzerland freezes assets of Venezuela’s Maduro and his inner circle
    13:35, 6 January 2026
    EBRD facilitates development of renewables and logistics infrastructure in Kazakhstan
    Central Asia
    EBRD facilitates development of renewables and logistics infrastructure in Kazakhstan
    13:38, 5 January 2026
    President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
    Government
    Tokayev rejects speculation about the “personalization” of parliamentary reform
    11:50, 5 January 2026
    Japan may consider review of 3 nonnuclear principles
    Asia
    Japan may consider review of 3 nonnuclear principles
    14:22, 4 January 2026
    Turkmenistan assumes CIS chairmanship from Tajikistan
    CIS
    Turkmenistan assumes CIS chairmanship from Tajikistan
    14:28, 2 January 2026
    S. Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists until June South Korea will extend its visa processing fee waiver for group tourists from six countries until the end of June 2026, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol announced Wednesday, Qazinform News Agency cites Yonhap. The exemption applies to C-3-2 visas, which normally cost 18,000 won (US$12.46). It was originally set to expire on December 31, 2025. The six countries included in the extension are China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia.
    Asia
    S. Korea extends visa fee waiver for group tourists until June
    11:27, 31 December 2025
    Kazakhstan appoints new deputy minister of enlightenment
    Government
    Kazakhstan appoints new deputy minister of enlightenment
    18:55, 29 December 2025
    Jordan’s pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector hits JD2.2 bln in annual capacityly deal
    Healthcare
    Jordan’s pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector hits JD2.2 bln in annual capacity
    01:28, 29 December 2025
    Films
    Culture
    Kazakh films win over 30 international awards in 2025
    19:30, 28 December 2025
    Turkish TV series captivate audiences in nearly 170 countries
    Around the World
    Turkish TV series captivate audiences in nearly 170 countries
    14:19, 27 December 2025
    Cambodia and Thailand agree on immediate ceasefire along border
    Geopolitical Agenda
    Cambodia and Thailand agree on immediate ceasefire along border
    12:14, 27 December 2025
    Over a million still in need weeks after Ditwah floods in Sri Lanka
    Around the World
    Over a million still in need weeks after Ditwah floods in Sri Lanka
    10:16, 27 December 2025
    Kazakhstan, Slovenia
    Government
    Kazakhstan and Slovenia deepen political and economic ties
    22:38, 25 December 2025
    Kyrgyzstan named among world’s Top 50 holiday destinations
    Tourism
    Kyrgyzstan named among world’s Top 50 holiday destinations
    08:33, 25 December 2025
    Japan provides $44 million grant aid to Kyrgyzstan
    Central Asia
    Japan provides $44 million grant aid to Kyrgyzstan
    09:15, 24 December 2025
    S. Korea develops core tech for world's 2nd-fastest 370 kph high-speed train
    Around the World
    S. Korea develops core tech for world's 2nd-fastest 370 kph high-speed train
    13:40, 23 December 2025
    Kazakhstan to establish 48 field-specific units at regional hospitals
    Healthcare
    Kazakhstan to establish field-specific units at regional hospitals
    09:21, 23 December 2025
    S. Korea begins trial of mandatory face recognition for new mobile numbers Kang Yoon-seung, 강윤승 Kang Yoon-seung Economy 08:18 December 23, 2025 SHARE LIKE SAVE PRINT FONT SIZE SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday launched a trial period for a new policy requiring people to undergo real-time face recognition when registering a new mobile phone number, as the government aims to curb scam attempts using illegally registered accounts. The country's three mobile carriers -- SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and LG Uplus Inc. -- along with mobile virtual network operators, will be required to follow the procedure in both in-person and remote settings under the new policy, which is set to be officially launched in March. Under the policy, applicants are required to scan their face using PASS, an identification app developed by the three mobile carriers and widely used by public organizations. Amid concerns over the collection of biometric information, the government said the process only verifies whether applicants' actual faces match the photos on their identification cards and that the data will not be stored. The government also plans to revise the law to require mobile carriers to notify users of risks of becoming involved in crimes linked to illegally registered phones and also require them to oversee new subscriptions to prevent any fraudulent activities by their retailers.
    Asia
    S. Korea begins trial of mandatory face recognition for new mobile numbers
    07:12, 23 December 2025
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