[2026-03-30 20:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Market operator finds 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases over past year

Snippet: South Korea's bourse operator said Monday it had identified 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases in the first year since launching a real-time monitoring system and referred them to authorities for investigation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705955

[2026-03-30 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japanese lawmaker close to Takaichi sanctioned by China for Taiwan ties

Snippet: Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya is interviewed at the parliament in Tokyo, on March 18, 2026. (Ren Onuma/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-china-taiwan-lawmaker-sanctioned-takaichi-dc6ad167ba0bf64a1ace8784961e56a9

[2026-03-30 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China National Silk Museum Opens Major Song Dynasty Exhibition Reconstructing Lives Through Rare Garments

Snippet: HANGZHOU, China, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of March 27, a major exhibition exploring daily life and dress in China's Southern Song Dynasty (1127—1279) opened at the China National Silk Museum, Hangzhou. Titled Unveiling the Wardrobe of the Southern Song Dynasty, the exhibition brings together rare textiles and artifacts to reconstruct the lives of two historical figures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705953

[2026-03-30 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Standard Chartered] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BOCHK reports 5% net profit growth as bad debt exposure in China offsets strong fee income

Snippet: BOCHK’s real estate loans were mainly to state-backed enterprises including Vanke, the latest mainland developer to come under pressure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348398/bochk-reports-5-net-profit-growth-bad-debt-exposure-china-offsets-strong-fee-income

[2026-03-30 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: English proficiency is vital for Hong Kong’s role as a GBA bridge and global innovation hub

Snippet: As Hong Kong deepens its integration into the Greater Bay Area, English proficiency matters even more: it helps Hong Kong preserve its role as a global commercial and innovation centre and act effectively as a bridge between mainland China and the rest of the world.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/native/yp/article/3348405/globally-ready-esuhks-programmes-turn-english-numerous-opportunities

[2026-03-30 20:32 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China won’t supplant Australia in the Pacific anytime soon

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-wont-supplant-australia-in-the-pacific-anytime-soon/

[2026-03-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SCBX, Kakao Bank set up Bank X for Thai virtual bank venture

Snippet: SCBX, the Thai financial group partnered with Korea's Kakao Bank in a virtual banking venture, has set up a new subsidiary that will later serve as the corporate entity for the digital lender.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705933

[2026-03-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Japan head to Wembley ready to show they’re the real deal before World Cup | John Duerden

Snippet: Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu’s side want to make another statement with a first victory over England

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/30/japan-england-wembley-friendly-world-cup-2026

[2026-03-30 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cutting-edge breakthroughs take spotlight

Snippet: BEIJING, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from China Daily:

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705926

[2026-03-30 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Tehran-ro and the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose cooperation over distance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705011

[2026-03-30 19:30 UTC+10:00] [property market] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s property market is well placed to withstand Iran war energy shock

Snippet: While the country’s economy and currency are struggling, Japan’s property fundamentals remain strong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3348353/japans-property-market-well-placed-withstand-iran-war-energy-shock

[2026-03-30 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause

Snippet: BEIJING — Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/air-china-resumes-flights-to-north-korea-after-6-year-pause/2310227

[2026-03-30 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea's top film translator is a three-time sex offender, report says

Snippet: Hwang Seok-hee has subtitled more than 600 Hollywood films, including 'Deadpool' and 'Project Hail Mary'

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705863

[2026-03-30 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Outgoing envoy, Herald CEO eye stronger Korea-Africa ties

Snippet: Outgoing Tanzanian envoy to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young discussed Tanzania-Korea relations and Africa Day cooperation on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705830

[2026-03-30 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Subic Bay] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sailor Tiger Mok made history at sea – after his autopilot failed

Snippet: Mok has been sailing since he was 7, and repped Hong Kong at the 1994 Asian Games before his history-making finish at the Rolex China Sea Race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3348350/hong-kong-sailor-tiger-mok-made-history-sea-after-his-autopilot-failed

[2026-03-30 18:09 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China’s DeepSeek AI chatbot suffers major outage

Snippet: March 30, 2026 18:09 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chinas-deepseek-ai-chatbot-suffers-major-outage/

[2026-03-30 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Air Koryo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China steps up North Korea connections as regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights resume

Snippet: Arrival of Air China flight in North Korea comes days after passenger train services between countries were restored

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348370/china-steps-north-korea-connections-regular-beijing-pyongyang-flights-resume

[2026-03-30 17:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI data centers, telecom networks face energy-saving push

Snippet: South Korea’s telecom carriers and fintech firms are tightening energy use as the government calls for conservation amid oil-market volatility, extending the response from office operations to the infrastructure behind mobile networks and online finance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705769

[2026-03-30 17:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul eyes near-W800tr 2027 budget to accelerate AI push

Snippet: South Korea will pursue an expansionary fiscal policy next year to accelerate a major transition centered on artificial intelligence, the government said Monday, with spending potentially approaching 800 trillion won ($529 billion).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705758

[2026-03-30 17:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean culture no longer a trend, but a global lifestyle: survey

Snippet: Korea’s image abroad is converging on culture and innovation rather than geopolitical anxiety, state data finds

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705746

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea steps up IP diplomacy in Southeast Asia with AI focus

Snippet: South Korea is stepping up intellectual property cooperation with Southeast Asia, signing separate agreements with Singapore and Philippines to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence, enforcement and IP commercialization.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705745

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yonsei, Korea University accused of exploiting overseas scholar affiliations to boost rankings

Snippet: Over 11% of articles published in affiliation with Korea University are by foreign national scholars with no on-campus presence: analysis

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705744

[2026-03-30 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: IP ministry to fuel Korea’s next leap: minister

Snippet: Focus shifts from protection to commercialization as government expands IP role

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705743

[2026-03-30 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee marks Day 300 in Jeju, symbol of regional growth, reckoning with state violence

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/10705742

[2026-03-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Swiss Air flies into Seoul with new A350 premium cabin

Snippet: A fully booked Airbus A350 touched down in Seoul Monday morning, making Korea the first country in Asia to welcome Swiss International Air Lines' (SWISS) newest aircraft and its new premium cabin service.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705731

[2026-03-30 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong world’s most dangerous woman, says scholar

Snippet: North Korea specialist Lee Sung-yoon warns against patronizing N. Korean leader’s sister and the country’s de facto No. 2

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705723

[2026-03-30 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor ramps up EV push in China amid US tariff pressure

Snippet: Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705719

[2026-03-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘left-behind aunties’, known as senior girl group, gain popularity for charm, dance skills

Snippet: Lonely, disconnected elderly women find social links, confidence and an army of online fans with their joyous online routines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3347686/china-left-behind-aunties-known-senior-girl-group-gain-popularity-charm-dance-skills

[2026-03-30 16:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea likely sees US ‘strategic flexibility’ as threat, not deterrence gap: 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/10705715

[2026-03-30 16:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Merck opens AI-powered chemistry lab at KAIST

Snippet: Merck Life Science said Monday it has opened the Merck Chemistry Lab at KAIST, further strengthening the partnership between the global chemical powerhouse and Korea’s leading science and technology university.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705712

[2026-03-30 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Fergus Gregg

Snippet: Fergus Gregg is a digital journalist with the ABC Breaking News desk. He joined in 2026 after working at Channel 7, the Mackay Daily Mercury and as a documentary film maker in Japan.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/fergus-gregg/106409876

[2026-03-30 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Display dominates Apple Watch OLED supply after JDI exit

Snippet: LG Display has effectively taken control of the OLED panel market for the Apple Watch after Japan Display Inc. exited the business amid financial struggles and restructuring.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705701

[2026-03-30 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to open semiconductor meister high school in 2027

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Monday it will open Seoul Semiconductor High School in March 2027 as part of its "meister" high school system, as South Korea steps up efforts to train talent for its key chip industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705684

[2026-03-30 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: China reanuda vuelos directos a Corea del Norte tras 6 años

Snippet: Gente hace fila ante el mostrador de Air China para toma un vuelo directo entre Beijing y la capital de Corea del Norte, Pyongyang, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Beijing Capital en Beijing, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/china-norcorea-vuelos-75592369771979f58160d0ec54fce037

[2026-03-30 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unitree's Shanghai listing tests Boston Dynamics: boom or bubble?

Snippet: China’s first humanoid robot IPO offers reality check on valuations ahead of Boston Dynamics’ Nasdaq push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705663

[2026-03-30 16:06 UTC+10:00] [Art Sonje Centre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s first major LGBTQ art exhibition lets queer artists have their voices heard

Snippet: ‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348084/south-koreas-first-major-lgbtq-art-exhibition-lets-queer-artists-have-their-voices-heard

[2026-03-30 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign Ministry says Ukraine support remains humanitarian amid Moscow warning

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/10705654

[2026-03-30 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Belarus to open mission in Pyongyang: 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/10705653

[2026-03-30 15:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Liberal heavyweight announces Daegu mayor bid

Snippet: Liberal heavyweight Kim Boo-kyum on Monday formalized his bid for Daegu mayor, a conservative stronghold, as the Democratic Party of Korea envisions a dominating victory in the upcoming June local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705645

[2026-03-30 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Air China resumes direct flights to Pyongyang

Snippet: People line up in front of an Air China’s counter for a direct flight between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyan, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing Monday, March 30, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/air-china-flight-north-korea-tourism-83457241c49f3db4047f973d3f11396f

[2026-03-30 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [팟캐스트] (779) 한국 로봇 경쟁력은 ‘손’… 휴머노이드 승부처는 정밀 조작 기술

Snippet: Humanoid race with China may be won by the hand, not on foot

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705638

[2026-03-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Observes Blooming Interest in Last-Minute Travel for Japan's Cherry Blossom Season

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the arrival of Japan's enchanting cherry blossom season, digital travel platform Agoda notes a 36% rise in domestic accommodation searches for prime blossom-viewing destinations. This increase, observed in February for check-ins during the peak blooming period from mid- to late March, suggests that many travelers prefer to finalize their plans closer to the bloom dates to ensure they capture the full splendor of the blossoms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705604

[2026-03-30 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Asian currencies weaken against dollar amid market volatility

Snippet: Asian currencies remained under pressure against the US dollar, with South Korea’s won weakening to about 1,515 per dollar, near its lowest levels in years.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/asian-currencies-weaken-against-dollar-amid-market-volatility

[2026-03-30 14:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares decline as oil prices soar amid the war in Iran, echoing last week's Wall Street drop

Snippet: Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-1aef947ecb395c3bb97fcdb5ed3826f1

[2026-03-30 13:59 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing sanctions Japanese lawmaker for ‘colluding with Taiwan independence forces’

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry issues statement on Monday, stating Keiji Furuya was ‘seriously violating the one-China principle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348343/beijing-sanctions-japanese-lawmaker-colluding-taiwan-independence-forces

[2026-03-30 13:47 UTC+10:00] [Song Tao] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader to visit mainland China to aid ‘peaceful’ relations: Beijing

Snippet: Cheng Li-wun invited to visit Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Beijing next month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348342/taiwans-kuomintang-leader-visit-mainland-china-aid-peaceful-relations-beijing

[2026-03-30 13:45 UTC+10:00] [Hangzhou Diagens Biotechnology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese company to use AI-powered chromosome testing to boost profits and fast track IVF

Snippet: China’s falling fertility rate sees spike in demand for assisted reproduction as biotech firm raises US$101 million after Hong Kong listing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3348335/chinese-company-use-ai-powered-chromosome-testing-boost-profits-and-fast-track-ivf

[2026-03-30 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Navigating autism in Hong Kong

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesNavigating autism in Hong KongAmid mounting challenges for Hong Kong’s rising autistic population, the South China Morning Post examines how the city can mobilise stronger support to turn systemic hurdles into opportunities for inclusion. Updated: 30 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]Hong Kong’s autism support services are fragmented. Can the private sector help?Experts say services are fragmented and under-resourced, leaving patients facing long waits for affordable public support.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/series/3348341/navigating-autism-hong-kong

[2026-03-30 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Transport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions

Snippet: South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/30/australia-jet-fuel-crisis-south-korea-china-restrictions

[2026-03-30 13:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports

Snippet: China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705530