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    [2026-08-03 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 3)
    Snippet: When allies are mistaken for enemies: Command failure during joint drills exposes dangerous failures in military readiness
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803000500320
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    [2026-08-03 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 3)
    Snippet: Command friction: Border drone mix-up reveals Korea-US protocol gaps before operational transfer
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260803000400320
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    [2026-08-03 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Inquirer
    Title: China says drills conducted near Scarborough
    Snippet: BEIJING — China said it conducted military and coast guard drills on Saturday near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a contested reef in the South China Sea, in a show of force after recent clashes with the Philippines in the disputed waters.
    Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483128/china-says-drills-conducted-near-scarborough/
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    [2026-08-03 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Zero Hedge
    Title: Japan, Bretton Woods 2.0, & The End Of The Carry Era
    Snippet: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to announce as early as Monday that Tokyo and Washington are coordinating on steps in the foreign exchange market to curb the yen’s weakness, a person familiar with the situation told Bloomberg.
    Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/japan-bretton-woods-20-end-carry-era
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    [2026-08-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Yoo Choon-sik] Young people need jobs, not explanations
    Snippet: South Korea’s government has recently raised its economic growth forecast for this year sharply to 3 percent from 2 percent, citing booming semiconductor exports and the effects of an earlier supplementary budget. If realized, the economy would record its strongest annual expansion since the post-COVID-19 pandemic rebound in 2021, when gross domestic product grew by 4.7 percent.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828265
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    [2026-08-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Was Korea a genuine choice in Canada’s submarine competition — or leverage against Germany?
    Snippet: Canada’s decision to select Germany’s TKMS as the preferred supplier for up to 12 new submarines deserves respect. Canada has the right to choose the platform and partnership that best serve its national interests.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828264
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    [2026-08-03 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Kuwaki wins tense play-off to lift Women's Open title
    Snippet: Watch Japan's Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/videos/cp3rq2nnzlxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-08-03 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Help wanted, Japan
    Snippet: Yamato Transport promises high pay and lots of benefits regardless of experience, gender, or education in the critically understaffed transport sector. (Photo by Mike Birt)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/help-wanted-japan
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    [2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: ‘He’d walk into the Wallabies’: Japan benefit from Australian-raised talent
    Snippet: It is now a common occurrence: the Wallabies running out for a Test match and finding one or two Australian-raised players in the opposing team.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/he-d-walk-into-the-wallabies-japan-benefit-from-australian-raised-talent-20260802-p60kmb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Women's British Open on second playoff hole
    Snippet: Shiho Kuwaki, of Japan, drives off the 3rd tee during the fourth round of the Women’s British Open golf championship in Lytham St Annes, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/womens-british-open-kuwaki-henseleit-playoff-7e022ab08504bf6a2ec3611ced4a658e
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    [2026-08-03 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Women's British Open champions
    Snippet: 2001 Se-ri Pak, South Korea
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/yani-tseng-jiyai-shin-south-korea-united-states-golf-0989d16251cb315a99ad617f522555e1
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    [2026-08-03 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: NTT, Toyota lead record year for Japan capex with AI, factory investments
    Snippet: An NTT Data Group data center in Japan. (NTT Global Data Centers Japan)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/ntt-toyota-lead-record-year-for-japan-capex-with-ai-factory-investments
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .
    Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.
    Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.
    Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.
    Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 3 Augustloading
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-08-03
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    [2026-08-03 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The National (UAE)
    Title: Kazakhstan's billion-dollar rare earths push faces familiar obstacles | The National
    Snippet: Kazakhstan’s efforts to attract foreign investment in its rare earth ambitions face a series of challenges as the country seeks to position itself as a viable alternative to China in the supply chain.
    Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/02/kazakhstans-billion-dollar-rare-earths-push-faces-familiar-obstacles/
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    [2026-08-03 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch
    Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362724/hong-kong-csrc-deepen-financial-ties-ahead-first-yuan-bond-futures-launch?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-03 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch
    Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362724/hong-kong-csrc-deepen-financial-ties-ahead-first-yuan-bond-futures-launch
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    [2026-08-03 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: Japan, US carried out joint forex intervention Friday for 1st time since 2011
    Snippet: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. (Source photos by Reuters, Nikkei)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/japan-us-carried-out-joint-forex-intervention-friday-for-1st-time-since-2011
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    [2026-08-02 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s forex regulator pledges to open up market, tighten capital oversight
    Snippet: SAFE will expand forex market access and monitor cross-border capital flows while PBOC will push panda bonds and offshore yuan market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362716/chinas-forex-regulator-pledges-open-market-tighten-capital-oversight?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s forex regulator pledges to open up market, tighten capital oversight
    Snippet: SAFE will expand forex market access and monitor cross-border capital flows while PBOC will push panda bonds and offshore yuan market
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3362716/chinas-forex-regulator-pledges-open-market-tighten-capital-oversight
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    [2026-08-02 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Al Jazeera
    Title: South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally
    Snippet: South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since national weather records began more than a century ago, as an intense heatwave grips the country, the latest in a year of climate extremes that have caused droughts, wildfires, floods and powerful storms around the globe.
    Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/2/south-korea-has-hottest-day-on-record-amid-extreme-weather-globally
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    [2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Fields Medal] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
    Snippet: Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362551/discouraged-university-maths-star-wang-hong-spurs-chinese-education-debate
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    [2026-08-02 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: ‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
    Snippet: Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3362551/discouraged-university-maths-star-wang-hong-spurs-chinese-education-debate?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: ASEAN: The last place where serious diplomacy still happens
    Snippet: By Ladislav Zemánek, non-resident research fellow at China-CEE Institute and expert of the Valdai Discussion Club
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643671-asean-diplomacy-still-happens/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-08-02 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
    Snippet: A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362707/7-face-arrest-after-inner-mongolia-fatal-blast-report-exposes-string-failings?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 20:57 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
    Snippet: A report into the explosion that killed 10 people said poor maintenance and a lack of proper oversight had contributed to the accident
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362707/7-face-arrest-after-inner-mongolia-fatal-blast-report-exposes-string-failings
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    [2026-08-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
    Snippet: Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362700/beijing-warns-manila-powerful-south-china-sea-toolbox-ready-head-blow?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
    Snippet: Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362700/beijing-warns-manila-powerful-south-china-sea-toolbox-ready-head-blow
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    [2026-08-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: Stock market turmoil sheds stark light on the opaque AI economy
    Snippet: Investors scramble to make sense of a shock Chinese challenge to the dominance of western chipmakers
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/02/stock-market-turmoil-nvidia-china-light-ai-economy
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    [2026-08-02 18:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: New US ambassador begins mission with hotteok, hymns
    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/10828287
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    [2026-08-02 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (3rd LD) Temperatures soar to record 42.5 C in southeast
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures soared to a record high of 42.5 C in the southeastern city of Yangsan on Sunday, as a scorching heat wave continues to grip South Korea, the state weather agency said.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260802000753315
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
    Snippet: While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362693/turkey-putting-pressure-china-africas-infrastructure-market?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?
    Snippet: While Beijing is beating out Western players for major construction projects on the continent, it is not without competition
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3362693/turkey-putting-pressure-china-africas-infrastructure-market
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
    Snippet: New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362676/gendered-sacrifice-ancient-politics-dna-lifts-shroud-early-chinese-civilisation?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA lifts shroud on early Chinese civilisation
    Snippet: New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3362676/gendered-sacrifice-ancient-politics-dna-lifts-shroud-early-chinese-civilisation
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
    Snippet: Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362546/china-sees-flurry-commercial-property-deals-investors-sniff-out-bargains?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Commercial property transactions] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargains
    Snippet: Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3362546/china-sees-flurry-commercial-property-deals-investors-sniff-out-bargains
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    [2026-08-02 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
    Snippet: Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362695/china-floods-large-parts-country-remain-alert-gansu-province-death-toll-rises?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 16:58 UTC+10:00] [Sichuan] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll rises
    Snippet: Heavy rainfall is expected in many provinces over the coming days, with the authorities braced for the possible arrival of Typhoon Dolphin
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3362695/china-floods-large-parts-country-remain-alert-gansu-province-death-toll-rises
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    [2026-08-02 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea braces for prolonged heat wave as typhoon adds uncertainty
    Snippet: South Korea’s record-breaking heat wave is expected to persist, raising the risk of more heat-related illnesses as weather authorities monitor a powerful typhoon moving across the western Pacific.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828226
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    [2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
    Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362689/filipino-housekeepers-mop-growing-demand-across-japan?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [Hyogo] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
    Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362689/filipino-housekeepers-mop-growing-demand-across-japan
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    [2026-08-02 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 'The Odyssey' hits Korea; so do the scalpers
    Snippet: Imax seats are listed at up to five times face value as movie tickets sit outside the country's sweeping new resale ban taking effect this month
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828203
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    [2026-08-02 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C
    Snippet: SEOUL — South Korea registered on Sunday its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, according to the state weather agency.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/world/south-korea-records-its-highest-ever-temperature-of-425c/2396485
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    [2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stones
    Snippet: McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362687/south-korean-mcdonalds-axes-popular-corn-burger-after-customers-bite-stones?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-02 15:33 UTC+10:00] [McDonald's Korea] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korean McDonald’s axes popular corn burger after customers bite into stones
    Snippet: McDonald’s Korea said the seasonal menu, created to support local farmers, used about 25 tonnes of corn from Chungju
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362687/south-korean-mcdonalds-axes-popular-corn-burger-after-customers-bite-stones
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    [2026-08-02 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Matica Bio zeroes in on bridging global biotech with Korea
    Snippet: Initiative seeks to simplify investigator-initiated trials in Korea while leveraging US manufacturing and Korean clinical expertise
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828168
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    [2026-08-02 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Man found dead in hot car as temperature hits 35 C
    Snippet: A man in his 50s was found dead inside a hot car in central South Korea amid a heat wave, with police suspecting heatstroke.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10828162
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