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South Korea releases updated list of new countries eligible to enter without visa

South Korea's updated visa policy allowed citizens from various countries visa-free entry for tourism and business, with specific conditions on stay duration.
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 2, 2026
Taiwanese citizens still allowed into Kenya despite conflicting reports: MOFA
Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday it has received no reports of Taiwanese citizens being denied entry into Kenya, despite recent comments by a Kenyan official suggesting that holders of Taiwan passports would not be allowed entry into the country.
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
UK updates list of countries that need visas for entry
Updated on July 10, 2026, the list includes countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. The post UK updates list of countries that need visas for entry appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Population mobility falls to 52-year low in May amid housing supply decline
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans relocating to new regions...
Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion
TASS
· Jun 30, 2026
US may sell F-35s to Turkey if Ankara transfers S-400 systems to ‘third country’ — media
According to the report, South Korea has been mentioned as a possible destination
Malay Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao route opens to ease Malaysia-Thailand border congestion
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Legit.ng
· Jul 11, 2026
See countries eligible for Japan eVisa application
Japan has released an updated list of countries whose citizens are eligible for its eVisa. It also highlighted the application process for the selected countries.
UPI
· Jun 30, 2026
South Korean Marines join KAMANDAG 10 in Philippines
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
Declines in Asia, recovery in South Korea
Declines in Asia, recovery in South Korea
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 6, 2026
No apartment? You can't join this dating app
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Yen.com.gh
· Jul 8, 2026
US publishes list of countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free travel programme
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NK News
· Jul 12, 2026
Seoul seeks North Korea’s help after sailor goes missing at sea
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Vietnam offers cash for babies but potential parents are not biting
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BERNAMA
· Jul 11, 2026
General : New Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao Road Link Opens, Eases Cross-border Movement
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KrASIA
· Jul 7, 2026
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
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