Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only

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[2026-04-20 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: These Are The Countries Building The Most Nuclear Power
Snippet: China is set to become the world’s dominant nuclear power producer.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/these-are-countries-building-most-nuclear-power
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[2026-04-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees benefits of Thai rivalry despite missing out on final
Snippet: Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350695/hong-kong-womens-7s-team-coach-sees-benefits-thai-rivalry-despite-missing-out-final?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [rugby] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong women’s 7s team coach sees benefits of Thai rivalry despite missing out on final
Snippet: Andy Vilk says their close matches bring out ‘the best of both teams’, will help prepare for the Asian Games rugby in Japan in six months
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350695/hong-kong-womens-7s-team-coach-sees-benefits-thai-rivalry-despite-missing-out-final
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[2026-04-20 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: South Korea's Lee Jae Myung and India's Modi aim to double trade by 2030
Snippet: India Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, after the signing of memorandum of understanding and agreements between their countries in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-south-korea-trade-shipbuilding-defense-ai-8453d27375d5013d095c9b5febcfbdfc
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[2026-04-20 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea, India agree to cooperate on energy supply chains amid Mideast war
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details throughout; CHANGES headline, lead, photos)By Kim Eun-jung
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420001552315
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[2026-04-20 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Title: Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Snippet: A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off northern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet).
Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/20/powerful-7-4-earthquake-strikes-northern-japan-tsunami-warning-issued
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[2026-04-20 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee and Modi aim to double trade by 2030, bolster strategic ties
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/10721474
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[2026-04-20 19:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Audi bets on new A6 to drive Korea growth
Snippet: CEO underscores Korea's strategic importance, says A6 to anchor rebound
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721466
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[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350718/china-presses-imf-quota-reform-better-surveillance-advanced-economies?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
Snippet: PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3350718/china-presses-imf-quota-reform-better-surveillance-advanced-economies
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[2026-04-20 19:01 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
Snippet: Tokyo: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas, where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (9.84 feet) were expected.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/major-7-5-magnitude-quake-hits-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issued-20260420-p5zpjw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Title: China calls for ‘concerted’ industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Snippet: China has called for "concerted efforts" to ease its solar power industry's severe overcapacity crisis, as part of Beijing's campaign to end a fierce price war.
Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/china-solar-production-energy-iran-war.html
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[2026-04-20 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Ruling party announces 1st parliamentary by-election candidate
Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea announced its first parliamentary by-election candidate on Monday as it gears up to reclaim some dozen seats to be vacated as lawmakers leave their posts for the local election race.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721455
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[2026-04-20 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Global climate leaders gather in Yeosu for Green Transformation Week
Snippet: South Korea launched its first-ever Green Transformation Week on Monday, serving as a major international event integrating global climate and energy discussions, at the Yeosu World Expo site in South Jeolla Province from April 20 to 25.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721453
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[2026-04-20 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea opens Korea Pavilion at Malaysia’s DSA 2026
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721452
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[2026-04-20 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts: think tank
Snippet: Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350706/hong-kong-well-positioned-attract-global-capital-amid-geopolitical-shifts-think-tank?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 18:50 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts: think tank
Snippet: Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3350706/hong-kong-well-positioned-attract-global-capital-amid-geopolitical-shifts-think-tank
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[2026-04-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Major 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
Snippet: An earthquake ‌with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off ​the northeastern coast of ​Japan on Monday afternoon, ⁠the Japan Meteorological ​Agency said.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/major-7-4-magnitude-quake-hits-off-japan-tsunami-warning-issued/
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[2026-04-20 18:47 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Asia Times
Title: Consensus shifting on China-style industrial policy
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/04/consensus-shifting-on-china-style-industrial-policy/
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[2026-04-20 18:39 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
Snippet: People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magniture occurred off the coast of Sanriku
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/20/japan-tsunami-earthquake-sanriku-latest-news-updates
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[2026-04-20 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Japan braces for tsunami after strong quake shakes east coast
Snippet: A magnitude-7.5 earthquake has struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan, the country's meteorological agency (JMA) says.
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/tsunami-warning-as-strong-quake-shakes-japans-honshu/106585578
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[2026-04-20 18:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Title: Tsunami alert after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan
Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-tsunami-alert-powerful-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-sanriku-coast/bdd4896e-6e92-4db7-a23a-3b5f5c3fdc8e
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[2026-04-20 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Title: Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
Snippet: Upper-5 temblor strikes Aomori; Hokkaido, Iwate coasts under tsunami alert
Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/natural-disasters/strong-earthquake-hits-northern-japan-triggering-tsunami-warnings
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[2026-04-20 18:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Title: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-earthquake-april-20-2026/
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[2026-04-20 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued
Snippet: TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-earthquake-tsunami-0746aebae49fc6cc37e20836ca37d570
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[2026-04-20 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.4 quake hits northeast
Snippet: The epicentre was off the Sanriku Coast
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350707/tsunami-warning-issued-japan-after-magnitude-74-quake-hits-northeast?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Tsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.4 quake hits northeast
Snippet: The epicentre was off the Sanriku Coast
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350707/tsunami-warning-issued-japan-after-magnitude-74-quake-hits-northeast
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[2026-04-20 18:11 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Title: Supernova crash victim ‘taken far too soon’, loved ones say
Snippet: Volkan Aksoy had big dreams for the future, a love for movies and TV shows, and planned to travel to Japan with friends from high school this year.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/supernova-crash-victim-taken-far-too-soon-loved-ones-say-20260420-p5zpik.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: FTC probes 2 major retailers over distribution law compliance
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into two major retailers over alleged violations of the country's large-scale distribution law, industry sources said Monday.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420010200320
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[2026-04-20 18:07 UTC+10:00] [JAPAN] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Powerful quake triggers tsunami warning for Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido
Snippet: A tsunami warning — with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters — was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido in northern Japan after a quake struck off the coast of Iwate.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/20/japan/earthquake-tsunami-warning/
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits northeast Japan
Snippet: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/magnitude-7-4-earthquake-hits-northeast-japan/106585552
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Tsunami warning as magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits north-east Japan
Snippet: The earthquake hit off the coast of Japan's Honshu. (ABC News)
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/magnitude-7-earthquake-hits-northeast-japan/106585552
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350703/chinas-trade-iran-gulf-states-plunges-strait-hormuz-crisis-hits-energy-flows?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 18:06 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
Snippet: But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350703/chinas-trade-iran-gulf-states-plunges-strait-hormuz-crisis-hits-energy-flows
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[2026-04-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: South Korea's Lee in India for talks on shipping, AI
Snippet: NEW DELHI, India — India gave a red-carpet welcome for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in New Delhi on Monday, with shipbuilding and artificial intelligence high on the agenda for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/south-koreas-lee-in-india-for-talks-on-shipping-ai/2323686
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[2026-04-20 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test — KCNA
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea —North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/20/news/north-korea-uses-cluster-bombs-in-latest-missile-test-kcna/2323687
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[2026-04-20 17:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Photo News] Protests expose divide over disability care
Snippet: Deep divisions over care policy for the disabled were on display in Seoul on Monday, as rival groups held separate protests during events marking Korea's Day of People with Disabilities.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721374
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[2026-04-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship
Snippet: China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the US of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging relevant parties to abide by the ceasefire agreement in a responsible manner.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-voices-concern-over-us-seizure-iranian-cargo-ship
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[2026-04-20 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Parliament adopts confirmation hearing report for BOK chief nominee
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Monday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor-designate Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his official appointment.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420009200315
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[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350694/vietnam-and-philippines-trust-japan-why-doesnt-indonesia?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 17:02 UTC+10:00] [South China Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?
Snippet: Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350694/vietnam-and-philippines-trust-japan-why-doesnt-indonesia
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[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after warning from Iranian adviser?
Snippet: Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350691/malacca-strait-risk-hormuz-chain-reaction-after-warning-iranian-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-04-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Mojtaba Khamenei] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after warning from Iranian adviser?
Snippet: Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350691/malacca-strait-risk-hormuz-chain-reaction-after-warning-iranian-adviser
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[2026-04-20 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea Foundation hosts Korean language Olympiad in Moscow
Snippet: The Korea Foundation is hosting the ninth All-Russian Student Olympiad for the Korean Language for two days starting Monday at the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721304
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[2026-04-20 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Title: (LEAD) IKEA Korea to add 3 outlets by 2027, launch next-day delivery service
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS CEO's comments in paras 10, 12)
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420005751320
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[2026-04-20 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: No details finalized for China FM Wang Yi's visit to S. Korea: foreign ministry
Snippet: SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- No details have been arranged for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's expected visit to South Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday, while noting the two countries continue to maintain strategic communication.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260420008200315
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[2026-04-20 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kim Jong-un centralizes foreign policy lines under unified command: report
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721266
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[2026-04-20 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Shin Hyun-song clears Assembly hurdle to take BOK helm
Snippet: The National Assembly on Monday adopted the confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his appointment after days of delay.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721260
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[2026-04-20 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee pledges closer coordination with India on Hormuz, supply chains
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/10721254
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[2026-04-20 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Concerns grow over South Korea-US intelligence rift after minister's North Korea nuclear remarks
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/10721243
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