Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For all its structural challenges, China offers something the West no longer seems to: policy continuity and a sense of stability
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[2026-04-01 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Iran war has entered a prolonged phase, reshaping strategic debates far beyond the Middle East. It is no longer a regional conflict but a reference point for broader security discussions. As the Iran war drags on, a growing wave of analysis seeks to draw parallels between Tehran and Pyongyang.
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[2026-04-01 19:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Emergency shipments of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates are on their way to South Korea in line with the countries' recent agreement, the industry ministry said Wednesday, noting Seoul has already received the first batch from the Gulf nation.
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[2026-04-01 18:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's sports minister has sent a message of condolence over the death of Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving former member of the International Olympic Committee, the ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 18:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 18:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trend of ambushing people with mask of Black rapper condemned as racist, potentially dangerous
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[2026-04-01 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war
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[2026-04-01 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The International Olympic Committee announced on April 1 that former IOC member Chang Ung of North Korea passed away on March 29 at the age of 87.
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[2026-04-01 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Ganfeng Lithium] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Executives project an ‘explosive growth’ in energy storage, with Chinese firms extending their lead amid AI and data centre demand
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[2026-04-01 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — CHINA came, competed and conquered with host Tagaytay City and the Philippines emerging as co-big winners in the 45th Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Cycling Championships and 14th Asian Para Track Cycling Championships that ended Tuesday.
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[2026-04-01 17:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BAT Korea Manufacturing, the local production arm of global tobacco group British American Tobacco, is showcasing how ESG is evolving from one-off giving to sustained, community-focused action.
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[2026-04-01 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Chinese artificial intelligence company Knowledge Atlas Technology JSC, better known as Zhipu, surged as much as 35% on Wednesday, after posting strong revenue growth in its first earnings report.
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[2026-04-01 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Sejong University drew about 600 foreign students from 43 countries to a career and startup forum in Seoul last week, part of efforts to connect overseas talent with employers as South Korea faces labor shortages.
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[2026-04-01 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ministry announces ban on cognitive instruction for toddlers and tightened regulation for academies, but questions remain over vague definitions and potential easy workarounds
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[2026-04-01 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China, US demand lifts exports despite Middle East risks; Kospi, won rebound
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[2026-04-01 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese firms emerge as preferred partners as African nations seek bigger returns on critical mineral extraction
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[2026-04-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mainland diners seek out eating outlets which block the prying eyes of strangers; offer complete isolation to enjoy ‘private moments’
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[2026-04-01 16:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: OLED price premium over Chinese mini-LED may drop to just 10%
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[2026-04-01 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Large Japanese manufacturers indicated their highest level of business optimism in over four years, despite uncertainties brought about from the Iran war.
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[2026-04-01 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Volvo Cars said Wednesday it aims to sell 2,000 units annually of its flagship EX90 electric SUV in Korea, as it steps up its push in the premium EV segment.
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[2026-04-01 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Navy will launch a task force dedicated to nuclear-powered submarines starting May 1 as part of efforts to build a personnel training and education system for future operations, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-01 16:05 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
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[2026-04-01 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: To the Hangeul supporters, it is an act of confidence. To opponents, a passing trend. Gwanghwamun Gate stands waiting.
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[2026-04-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will allow up to two persons accompanying key participants at large international conferences to use dedicated fast-track immigration lanes at airports and seaports starting Wednesday, expanding an existing entry program.
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[2026-04-01 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Education Ministry on Wednesday distributed multilingual guidebooks on sexual violence prevention to international students through support centers nationwide, as the foreign student population continues to grow.
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[2026-04-01 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Then North Korea’s IOC representative Chang Ung arrives after a flight from Pyongyang at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Jan. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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[2026-04-01 15:02 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ethylene glycol plant in Xinjiang is equipped with tech that includes green electricity coupling, carbon capture and storage
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[2026-04-01 14:40 UTC+10:00] [tax increases] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to increase defence spending to 2 per cent of Japan’s gross domestic product
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[2026-04-01 13:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-01 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-01 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PMG appoints veteran K-pop producer Samuel Ku to lead Korea office, aiming to launch globally competitive artists
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[2026-04-01 13:26 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Late last year, the administration of Donald Trump released the National Security Strategy 2025, a document that carries a distinctly manifesto-like character. It reaffirms the maintenance of overwhelming U.S. military power and nuclear deterrence, prioritizes next-generation missile defense under the Golden Dome initiative and places the defense of Taiwan at the top of U.S.
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[2026-04-01 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan has filed criminal complaints against several YouTubers over false claims that oil stored in Ulsan was diverted to North Korea.
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[2026-04-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index chart at a securities firm Monday, March 23, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-04-01 13:14 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japan's banking industry will begin sharing data on fraudulent accounts from April 2027 to curb scam-related losses, Masahiko Kato, new chairperson of the Japanese Bankers Association, said in a recent interview.
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[2026-04-01 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.
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[2026-04-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese state media seized on the breach as proof of Japan’s militarism and ‘rampant far-right ideology’
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[2026-04-01 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China is building new high-speed rail lines that dive underneath major waterways, providing fast services without disrupting shipping traffic
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[2026-04-01 12:58 UTC+10:00] [residential development] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Result marks mainland Chinese property developer’s second consecutive full-year loss
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[2026-04-01 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has applied for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its ginseng culture and is planning a future application for the training culture of its traditional martial art of taekwondo, the heritage authority said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Needham's question] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By insisting on the superiority of its own standards of judgment and experience, Western dominance distorts the realities of other societies
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[2026-04-01 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: All 12 peace-themed walking routes near the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas will open for this year's program, the government announced Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's monthly exports breached the $80 billion mark for the first time ever in March, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year earlier on the back of record shipments of semiconductors, government data showed Wednesday.
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