Korean Police Launch Rapid Phone Number Blocking for Voice Phishing

Korean Police Launch Rapid Phone Number Blocking for Voice Phishing

First seen 24 Nov 2025, 09:25 UTC Cm.Asiae.Co.KrBiz.Chosun 20.3

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The Korean National Police Agency has initiated an emergency blocking system to disable phone numbers associated with voice phishing crimes within 10 minutes. This system, effective from November 24, 2025, involves collaboration with major telecom companies SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus, and Samsung Electronics, enhancing the response to telecommunications-based financial fraud.