[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Wegovy, Mounjaro face tighter controls in Korea

Snippet: The South Korean government is moving to tighten access to injectable obesity medications, closing prescription loopholes and cracking down on overseas purchases amid misuse concerns.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757142

[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea readies first UNESCO Heritage summit as showcase of cultural clout

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757141

[2026-05-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Zinc weighs Australia expansion amid critical minerals push

Snippet: US, Australian officials back allied refining partnership centered on Korea Zinc

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757140

[2026-05-27 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical depression outside PAR intensifies into Tropical Storm Jangmi

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-jangmi-update-pagasa-forecast-may-27-2026-11am/

[2026-05-27 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Danish chamber sees shared industrial future with Korea

Snippet: Chamber launches with 34 member firms as Denmark, Korea deepen cooperation in green energy, shipping, tech

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757128

[2026-05-27 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: OpenAI brings GPT-5.5-Cyber to Korea in security push

Snippet: Korea becomes one of first countries to gain access to OpenAI’s cybersecurity-focused AI model

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757124

[2026-05-27 15:36 UTC+10:00] [Religion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenPilgrims pray at the Dian al-Mahri Mosque, also known as Golden Dome Mosque, in Depok.Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenMuslim women with a cat after a prayer session at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, the Philippines.Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenA huge crowd of pilgrims gathers for prayers at the Quezon Memorial Circle.Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWomen pray outside a closed store in Jakarta, Indonesia during Eid al-Adha.Photograph: Mast Irham/EPAShareView image in fullscreenJakarta women

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/may/27/eid-al-adha-muslims-gather-indonesia-philippines-malaysia-ntwnfb

[2026-05-27 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Students join India's first Korean language quiz program

Snippet: Students from a dozen schools in India took part in the country’s first Korean language and culture quiz program for elementary and middle school students this week, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757118

[2026-05-27 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Azerbaijan marks its 108th Independence Day in Seoul

Snippet: Azerbaijan celebrated its 108th Independence Day in Seoul on Tuesday, underscoring ties with South Korea and Baku’s growing role in regional and international affairs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757109

[2026-05-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A coal billionaire and an Indian giant on shortlist to save Whyalla

Snippet: A fight for control of Australia’s troubled Whyalla steelworks has narrowed to a shortlist of two potential buyers, pitting coal billionaire Matt Latimore against India’s third-largest steelmaker.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/a-coal-billionaire-and-an-indian-giant-on-shortlist-to-save-whyalla-20260527-p60174.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat

Snippet: Azam rejected the claims, saying he ‘never’ contacted Albert Tei who is linked to the Sabah mineral licence scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354988/malaysia-probes-ex-anti-corruption-chief-azam-baki-over-whistle-blower-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat

Snippet: Azam rejected the claims, saying he ‘never’ contacted Albert Tei who is linked to the Sabah mineral licence scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354988/malaysia-probes-ex-anti-corruption-chief-azam-baki-over-whistle-blower-threat

[2026-05-27 15:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Talk: Jinky Luistro on leading the prosecution vs Sara Duterte

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-interview-jinky-luistro-leading-prosecution-sara-duterte-impeachment-trial/

[2026-05-27 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Budget ministry vows proactive support for AI industry

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's budget ministry said Wednesday the government will take proactive steps to support domestic artificial intelligence (AI) companies as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country's competitiveness in the sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527006800320

[2026-05-27 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Starbucks Korea payments drop 26 pct after controversial promotion sparks backlash

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Payments at Starbucks Korea plunged more than 26 percent in just one week, industry data showed Wednesday, after a controversial promotional event on the pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju in 1980 sparked national backlash.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527006700320

[2026-05-27 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: In Busan, Lee invokes conservative icon’s legacy to push maritime vision

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757090

[2026-05-27 15:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Anthropic names first Korea chief ahead of Seoul office launch

Snippet: Anthropic, the US developer of the Claude AI model and a chief rival to OpenAI, said Wednesday it has appointed Choi Ki-young, former head of Snowflake's Korea operations, as the first country head of its Korean unit ahead of the formal opening of a Seoul office.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757086

[2026-05-27 15:11 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Vietnam leader to visit Philippines next week for trade, security talks

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/vietnam-leader-tom-lam-visit-manila/

[2026-05-27 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to host 2-day state visit of Vietnamese president

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host Vietnamese President Tô Lâm for a two-day state visit from May 31 to June 1, Malacañang said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/marcos-to-host-2-day-state-visit-of-vietnamese-president/2352271

[2026-05-27 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos, first lady welcomed in Japan with state call*

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos were welcomed by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday, marking the start of the Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/marcos-first-lady-welcomed-in-japan-with-state-call/2352284

[2026-05-27 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea, Singapore ministers hold talks amid renewed ‘Singapore channel’ speculation

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757076

[2026-05-27 15:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Melon-shaped Celadon Bottle

Snippet: Melon-shaped Celadon Bottle

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757075

[2026-05-27 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DPWH expands flood control operations nationwide

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the country enters the final week of May, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies of the government to intensify flood mitigation measures ahead of the expected onset of the rainy season in July.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/dpwh-expands-flood-control-operations-nationwide/2352293

[2026-05-27 15:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea touts AI-guided tactical weapons in latest missile tests overseen by Kim

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757070

[2026-05-27 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Business confidence in China rebounds: EU Chamber of Commerce survey

Snippet: Employees work at an assembly line producing car smartphone holders in Guangdong province on April 2. Business confidence among European businesses in China has recovered on the country's economic resilience amid global uncertainty. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/business-confidence-in-china-rebounds-eu-chamber-of-commerce-survey

[2026-05-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOTRA hosts biz conference to promote cooperation between S. Korea, Japanese firms

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Wednesday it hosted a business partnership event in Tokyo to promote deeper cooperation between South Korean and Japanese companies in artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced industries.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527006000320

[2026-05-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hog prices, near decade low, seen squeezing profitability amid deflation risks

Snippet: Ministry data reveals nine-month slump in breeding stocks while top-listed companies face big financial hits as rising fuel and grain costs erode margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354980/chinas-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [pork] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s hog prices, near decade low, seen squeezing profitability amid deflation risks

Snippet: Ministry data reveals nine-month slump in breeding stocks while top-listed companies face big financial hits as rising fuel and grain costs erode margins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354980/chinas-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation-risks

[2026-05-27 14:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hong Su-hyeon wins gold at ISSF Munich World Cup shooting event

Snippet: South Korea’s Hong Su-hyeon claimed gold in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event at the 2026 International Shooting Sport Federation Munich World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757050

[2026-05-27 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Remulla to seek DOJ hold departure order vs owner, contractor of collapsed Angeles City building

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he will ask the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a hold departure order (HDO) against Ernest Jackson Lim, the owner of the collapsed building in Angeles City, and its contractor, Joel Young.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/remulla-to-seek-doj-hold-departure-order-vs-owner-contractor-of-collapsed-angeles-city-building/2352263

[2026-05-27 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos in Japan: Security, energy, trade, and peace in a chaotic world

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/marcos-japan-state-visit-security-energy-trade-peace-chaotic-world/

[2026-05-27 14:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Son Heung-min says World Cup still brings ‘childlike excitement’

Snippet: South Korea captain says he is grateful to head into his fourth World Cup healthy

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757013

[2026-05-27 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war

Snippet: Japan scrambled its fighter jets 448 times in nine months last year. Most of the intercepts involved Russian or Chinese aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354983/russias-military-activity-has-japan-fearing-dual-front-war?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Chitose Air Base] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war

Snippet: Japan scrambled its fighter jets 448 times in nine months last year. Most of the intercepts involved Russian or Chinese aircraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3354983/russias-military-activity-has-japan-fearing-dual-front-war

[2026-05-27 14:18 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In the Public Square] Unclean hands: Senator Bato’s TRO

Snippet: The latest circus act in the Cayetano Senate is the attempt to allow members to vote in absentia — an obvious ploy to allow Senator Bato dela Rosa to take full part as a majority senator even while hiding from the law. The lengths this new majority would go through, just to protect Bato.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-bato-dela-rosa-icc-warrant-tro/

[2026-05-27 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: A UK spy chief warns of Russia's relentless cyber threats to Britain

Snippet: An exterior view shows the mansion house at Bletchley Park museum in the town of Bletchley in Buckinghamshire, England, on Jan. 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/uk-cyberattacks-warning-gchq-russia-china-iran-d454c58bff93e60189c8816ccf3d41da

[2026-05-27 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Type 054B frigate makes carrier force debut with Liaoning for live-fire drills

Snippet: No sign of J-35 stealth fighter but the PLA Navy’s newest and most advanced frigate makes its carrier force debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354978/chinas-type-054b-frigate-makes-carrier-force-debut-liaoning-live-fire-drills?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 13:57 UTC+10:00] [J-35] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Type 054B frigate makes carrier force debut with Liaoning for live-fire drills

Snippet: No sign of J-35 stealth fighter but the PLA Navy’s newest and most advanced frigate makes its carrier force debut

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3354978/chinas-type-054b-frigate-makes-carrier-force-debut-liaoning-live-fire-drills

[2026-05-27 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DSWD releases P5,000 fuel subsidy for delivery riders in the provinces

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday started distributing cash assistance to more than 150,000 Private Express and Messengerial Delivery Service (Pemedes) drivers outside Metro Manila affected by rising fuel prices.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/dswd-releases-p5000-fuel-subsidy-for-delivery-riders-in-the-provinces/2352258

[2026-05-27 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's biggest intelligence reform since WWII: 5 things to know

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a discussion on the bill to establish the National Intelligence Council at the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 8. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/explainer/japan-s-biggest-intelligence-reform-since-wwii-5-things-to-know

[2026-05-27 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's biggest intelligence reform since WWII: 5 things to know

Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a discussion on the bill to establish the National Intelligence Council at the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 8. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-s-biggest-intelligence-reform-since-wwii-5-things-to-know2

[2026-05-27 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House okays bill changing policemen’s retirement age to 57

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill 8702 which seeks to change the mandatory retirement age of uniformed police personnel to 57 from 56 years old.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/27/news/house-okays-bill-changing-policemens-retirement-age-to-57/2352254

[2026-05-27 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares mostly gain after the latest rally on Wall Street, while oil prices fall

Snippet: A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 25, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-iran-trump-8191917f4f1d7ebc54584dd3c3265032

[2026-05-27 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Nvidia spending up to $150bn a year on Taiwan AI suppliers: Jensen Huang

Snippet: Jensen Huang greets Nvidia employees during a visit to Taipei on May 27. (Photo by Chungi Chen)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-spending-up-to-150bn-a-year-on-taiwan-ai-suppliers-jensen-huang

[2026-05-27 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan carmakers squeezed by high aluminum prices, possible shortages

Snippet: Japan's auto industry relies heavily on aluminum and related products from the Middle East. (Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/japan-carmakers-squeezed-by-high-aluminum-prices-possible-shortages

[2026-05-27 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: World Cup 2026 Group A guide: Mexico target deep run as South Korea bank on Son | The National

Snippet: The 2026 World Cup is upon us so it's time to look at the 48 participants – starting with Group A, a section that features one of the co-hosts.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/27/world-cup-2026-group-a-guide-mexico-target-deep-run-as-south-korea-bank-on-son/

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Climate crisis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Planetary destruction on fast-forward’: witnessing the disappearance of Indonesia’s ‘eternity glaciers’

Snippet: Researchers racing to document Oceania’s last tropical glaciers found the remaining ‘eternal snow’ in Indonesia’s West Papua region has lost almost all its ice

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/27/witnessing-the-disappearance-of-indonesia-eternity-glaciers

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Glaciers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mapping the last glaciers in Oceania – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenTimika is the hub for the PT Freeport Indonesia’s gold and copper mining. The mine is among the world’s largest reserves of these minerals but is controversial for its environmental and social impacts, including pollution and displacementPhotograph: Klaus Thymann/Project PressureShareView image in fullscreenThe Kamoro community is one of several Indigenous groups in central Papua.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/may/27/mapping-the-last-glaciers-in-oceania-in-pictures

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Another ‘DeepSeek moment’? Huawei milestone alters China trajectory in chip race: analysts

Snippet: Chip advance marks big step accelerating China’s semiconductor self-reliance push and promises leaps in AI computing power

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3354938/another-deepseek-moment-huawei-milestone-alters-china-trajectory-chip-race-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Insurers' Q1 net up 9.5 pct on investment gains

Snippet: SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Insurance companies in South Korea saw their combined net profit rise 9.5 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier on the back of higher gains on their investments, data showed Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260527003400320