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Disappearance of Kazakh citizen after factory fire in South Korea: Foreign Ministry’s response Tengrinews.kz – Reports that a Kazakh citizen went missing after a factory fire in South Korea have appeared in foreign media. The press service

02 February 2026

Kazakhstani man missing after factory fire in South Korea – media Tengrinews.kz – A major fire broke out at a factory in South Korea. As a result of the incident, two foreign workers were reported missing.

02 February 2026

Ministry appealed to Kazakhstanis in South Korea Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population has issued an appeal to Kazakhstanis in South Korea.

22 January 2026

China, India and more: top countries sending tourists to Kazakhstan named Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is attracting more and more tourists from different countries. Tengrinews.kz asked the Ministry of Tourism which

29 December 2025

Tokayev sent a telegram to the President of South Korea Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the occasion of his birthday, citing

22 December 2025

“I regret not moving here earlier”: American shares his experience of life in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – An American national who recently relocated to Kazakhstan has spoken about why he chose to leave South Korea for the city of

15 December 2025

Kazakh migrants in South Korea allowed to leave the country without fines Tengrinews.kz – South Korea has eased exit rules for Kazakh citizens who have been working in the country illegally.

02 December 2025

11,000 Kazakhstanis are working illegally in South Korea - they must leave the country Tengrinews.kz – Around 11,000 citizens of Kazakhstan are currently in South Korea illegally. They are being advised to leave the country voluntarily

09 October 2025

Kazakhstani man robs restaurant in South Korea to return home Tengrinews.kz – A 20-year-old Kazakhstani man robbed a restaurant in South Korea in order to raise enough money to fly back to Kazakhstan, but

02 October 2025

Tourists advised to avoid flights to South Korea amid airport strike Tengrinews.kz – Travelers heading to South Korea may face major disruptions as airport workers prepare for a nationwide strike starting September

10 September 2025

Kazakhstan to appoint police attache in South Korea to monitor its citizens Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will appoint a police attaché in South Korea to oversee the conduct of its citizens abroad, including monitoring

09 September 2025

Singer Psy under investigation Tengrinews.kz - South Korean rapper Psy, best known worldwide for his viral hit “Gangnam Style,” has come under investigation, citing Yonhap

28 August 2025

Kazakh citizens may soon have easier access to jobs in South Korea Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan is in talks to join South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS), a government program that allows foreign nationals

10 August 2025

“Like a dream“: Korean reality stars share impressions of filming in Almaty Tengrinews.kz – South Korean celebrities from the travel reality show Hit and Miss Tour 4 have shared their experiences after filming in Almaty,

01 August 2025

South Korean president invites Tokayev to Seoul Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a phone conversation with President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung.

23 July 2025

Trump and Xi may meet in South Korea during APEC summit – media Tengrinews.kz – Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a face-to-face meeting ahead of or during the upcoming

21 July 2025

Employment in South Korea: What we know about the new system for Kazakhstan citizens Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s ministry of Labor and Social Protection's Committee for State Labor Inspection Chairman Yerbolat Abulhatin provided

10 June 2025

Korean low-cost airline launches flights to Almaty Tengrinews.kz – A South Korean low-cost airline has launched a new flight route between Almaty and Seoul.

10 April 2025

Death toll rises amid devastating wildfires in South Korea Tengrinews.kz – At least 24 people have died as massive wildfires continue to ravage southeastern South Korea. The blazes, which have been burning

26 March 2025

Promised a job in South Korea: Kazakhstani citizen sentenced to 6 years in prison Tengrinews.kz - A fraudster who deceived people out of 92 million tenge has been sentenced in the Turkestan region, citing the regional prosecutor’s

07 March 2025

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