[2026-03-25 21:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea coach not worried about Son Heung-min's scoring woes

Snippet: Even with his captain Son Heung-min enduring an early-season scoring slump, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo isn't worried.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702754

[2026-03-25 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Ba Shusong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong exchange executive Ba Shusong reported out of public sight

Snippet: An economist, academic and frequent speaker on Hong Kong’s role linking mainland China to the world, Ba left HKEX in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3347879/former-hong-kong-exchange-executive-ba-shusong-reported-out-public-sight

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU BG1 Series: Defining the AI-Native Era of Large-Scale Cleaning

Snippet: SHENZHEN, China, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global intelligent robotics leader, today announced the launch of the PUDU BG1 Series, the world's first AI-native large scrubber-dryer robots. Representing a strategic leap in Pudu's cleaning portfolio, the BG1 series fundamentally redefines the underlying logic of commercial robotics. By transitioning from traditional "automation" to a truly AI-native architecture, the BG1 series provides comprehensive, intelligent floor care for expansive environments, including retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants, and transportation hubs.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702738

[2026-03-25 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SANY Debuts World's First Intelligent Hybrid Pump Truck

Snippet: SHANGHAI, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY recently held a product launch event themed "Usher New Chapter with Intelligent-Electric Innovation" in China, where it introduced the world's first intelligent hybrid pump truck, along with several other new intelligent-electric models. The event drew nearly 600 industry customers, professionals, and media representatives, with online viewership surpassing one million.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702737

[2026-03-25 21:16 UTC+10:00] [Formula One] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Drama amid the deluge: 50 years since James Hunt won F1 world title in Japan

Snippet: Flamboyant Briton won his first and only world championship in dramatic fashion in Japan in the last race of the 1976 season

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/25/drama-amid-the-deluge-50-years-since-james-hunt-won-f1-world-title-in-japan

[2026-03-25 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Ding Xuexiang] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China names Beijing, other city clusters as global tech hubs in self-reliance push

Snippet: Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347816/china-names-beijing-other-city-clusters-global-tech-hubs-self-reliance-push

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are US and China looking for ‘minimum stability’ after going through a ‘rough patch’?

Snippet: Even though Donald Trump has postponed his trip to China, an academic forum heard that both sides still hoped to keep things on an even keel

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347855/are-us-and-china-looking-minimum-stability-after-going-through-rough-patch

[2026-03-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How climate change led to demise of once-thriving Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago

Snippet: New research paints a picture of a culture that struggled to navigate a significant increase in rainfall and slowly disappeared from history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347814/how-climate-change-led-demise-once-thriving-chinese-civilisation-4500-years-ago

[2026-03-25 20:54 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China restricts Manus cofounders from leaving country as it reviews Meta deal – report

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-restricts-manus-cofounders-leaving-country-meta-deal/

[2026-03-25 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Belarus’s leader makes first visit to North Korea in bid to deepen ties

Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has begun his first official visit to North Korea, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries united by their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and accusations of authoritarianism and rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/belaruss-lukashenko-makes-first-visit-to-north-korea-in-bid-to-deepen-ties

[2026-03-25 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China cashes in on Taiwan’s Mideast evacuation fumble

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-cashes-in-on-taiwans-mideast-evacuation-fumble/

[2026-03-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Inc. curbs vehicle, power use on oil spike

Snippet: South Korea’s largest conglomerates are introducing new energy-saving measures in line with government policy, as a surge in oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict increases pressure on Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702719

[2026-03-25 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

Snippet: SEOUL — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/belarus-leader-visits-north-korea-for-first-time/2307170

[2026-03-25 20:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KFCC spotlights social finance as answer to regional decline

Snippet: An international symposium in Seoul cast solidarity finance as a possible answer to regional economic decline as South Korea and other countries grapple with population loss and the risk of local extinction.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702711

[2026-03-25 20:02 UTC+10:00] [European Chamber of Commerce in China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid struggles at home, 80% of Chinese companies in EU plan more investment

Snippet: Chinese firms operating in Europe have very different view to European firms with investments in China, survey finds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347861/amid-struggles-home-80-chinese-companies-eu-plan-more-investment

[2026-03-25 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on

Snippet: China’s Cosco Shipping Lines has also reopened Middle East bookings, signalling a tentative return while warning instability may still disrupt services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347860/china-owned-vessel-secures-rare-strait-hormuz-transit-iran-war-grinds

[2026-03-25 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Belarusian President Lukashenko arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in North Korea’s capital on Wednesday, where he is expected to hold talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-belarus-kim-jong-un-lukashenko-7b96ba10d853afbb4aa3cfe9f91f208f

[2026-03-25 19:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GM Korea puts exit talk to rest with $600m investment

Snippet: Funds to upgrade plants, reinforce small SUV export hub

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702690

[2026-03-25 19:40 UTC+10:00] [Auckland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man extradited from Singapore to New Zealand faces rape, home invasion charges

Snippet: Zhang Xuesong is accused of raping and strangling the victim and reportedly fled to China, and later Singapore, following the break-in

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3347853/man-extradited-singapore-new-zealand-faces-rape-home-invasion-charges

[2026-03-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [KKR] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a global private-credit meltdown would hit China hard

Snippet: It could leave emerging economies scrambling for financing just as their repayment obligations to Chinese lenders mount

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347602/why-global-private-credit-meltdown-would-hit-china-hard

[2026-03-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Huons partners with Sanofi to enter vaccine market

Snippet: Huons said Wednesday it has signed a distribution and co-promotion agreement with Sanofi Korea, marking its entry into the vaccine market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702649

[2026-03-25 19:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Romanian Embassy appoints Seoul Venture Univ. president as honorary consul to boost tech ties

Snippet: Seoul Venture University President Kang Jun-mo was appointed honorary consul of Romania in Korea on Wednesday, in a move the Romanian Embassy said would help expand industrial and technological cooperation with South Chungcheong Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702641

[2026-03-25 18:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Unveils Top Asian Markets Prioritizing Kitchens in Travel Stay

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data reveals insights into the travel preferences of Asian markets with a ranking of travelers who prioritize having a kitchen in their accommodations. Leading the pack are Taiwanese travelers, with 14% of their accommodation searches on Agoda including the kitchen filter.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702633

[2026-03-25 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: MSI 2026 to be held in Daejeon this June

Snippet: Mid-season League of Legends showdown to run for two weeks in South Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702632

[2026-03-25 18:36 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Iran’s US radar strike exposes China’s South China Sea gap

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/irans-us-radar-strike-exposes-chinas-south-china-sea-gap/

[2026-03-25 18:30 UTC+10:00] [buybacks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Global buy-backs hit record but mainland China, Hong Kong see declines: Capital Group

Snippet: The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3347826/global-buy-backs-hit-record-mainland-china-hong-kong-see-declines-capital-group

[2026-03-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - March 26, 2010: Cheonan sinks off west coast

Snippet: A 1,200-ton South Korean Navy vessel, the Cheonan, sank off the country’s west coast near the maritime border with North Korea on March 26, 2010, killing 46 of the 104 sailors on board. The remaining 58 crew members were rescued. The ship broke in two following a powerful explosion in its stern and sank rapidly, sending shockwaves through the military and public.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702616

[2026-03-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior Japanese minister expresses regret over army officer’s arrest at Chinese embassy

Snippet: Beijing said incident in which a man is accused of breaking in with a knife reflects the growth of ‘rampant far-right ideology’ in Japan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347833/senior-japanese-minister-expresses-regret-over-army-officers-arrest-chinese-embassy

[2026-03-25 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

Snippet: South Korea stepped up its emergency economic planning on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" from a Middle East conflict that has shown no sign of abating.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/25/south-korea-iran-oil-shock-middle-east-conflict.html

[2026-03-25 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Snow joke: capturing a land without colour – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenBecomingFor six months out of 12, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, is subject to arctic winds and continuous snowstorms. Elizabeth Sanjuan visited this harsh, haunting yet beautiful landscape over four winters, and her new book, Silent Snow, features 40 images of this quiet, symbolic space.All photographs by Elizabeth Sanjuan.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/mar/25/silent-snow-hokkaido-by-elizabeth-sanjuan

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korean lawmakers urge Iran to ensure safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

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/10702588

[2026-03-25 17:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea plans over 5% budget increase, largest rise in years

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/10702587

[2026-03-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader thanks Putin, vows to ‘always be with Moscow’

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/10702580

[2026-03-25 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KF-21 will drive Seoul's defense ambitions, carry peace beyond borders, says Lee

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/10702528

[2026-03-25 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Should free subway rides for senior citizens be limited? Debate resurfaces amid rising costs

Snippet: The debate over scaling back free subway rides for South Korea's senior citizens has returned to the policy agenda after President Lee Jae Myung asked ministers to examine limits on the benefit during rush hours.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702523

[2026-03-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China yam with human ‘fingernails’, 260 free meals, lottery win after lifetime of playing

Snippet: Yam with digits like a man stuns internet, car buyer maxes out on showroom freebies, jackpot win leaves man all set for retirement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347681/china-yam-human-fingernails-260-free-meals-lottery-win-after-lifetime-playing

[2026-03-25 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: SB19 set for Japan’s Summer Sonic

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off announcing their participation in Lollapalooza, Filipino P-pop group SB19 is expanding its global tour slate, confirming they will perform at Japan’s Summer Sonic 2026 this August.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/sb19-set-for-japans-summer-sonic/2307044

[2026-03-25 16:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: EU scientist: Korea key to AI research push in life sciences

Snippet: AI seen as key to tackling aging, chronic disease challenges

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702481

[2026-03-25 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Water ghosts are calling in 'Salmokji: Whispering Water'

Snippet: Director Lee Sang-min and cast bring Korea's favorite supernatural menace to the big screen

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702474

[2026-03-25 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: FM Cho heads to G7 meeting as Seoul navigates Hormuz pressure

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/10702467

[2026-03-25 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer goods factories cut output as Iran war sends costs soaring

Snippet: Some Chinese producers are already feeling ‘intense’ strain as the conflict sends energy, logistics and raw material costs soaring

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347808/chinas-consumer-goods-factories-cut-output-iran-war-sends-costs-soaring

[2026-03-25 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New Navy chief pledges stronger, high tech naval power

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/10702455

[2026-03-25 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cambodian man deported from US to Eswatini is being repatriated

Snippet: FILE -Matsapha Correctional Complex is seen in Matsapha, near Mbabane, Eswatini, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-deported-trump-us-eswatini-cambodia-dc6e217e6abf34a05dad314bd8c272f9

[2026-03-25 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yahoo Japan parent-backed fund to become top shareholder of Kakao Games

Snippet: W300b deal to fund global expansion, Kakao to retain No. 2 stake

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702450

[2026-03-25 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AmCham urges reforms to position Korea as global financial hub

Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Wednesday it has released a special report outlining policy recommendations to boost regulatory competitiveness and support the country’s ambition to become a global financial center.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702440

[2026-03-25 15:48 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: The West should learn from Japan how to stand up to China

Snippet: China’s recent decision to target Japanese companies with export controls on critical minerals and “dual‑use” technologies isn’t just an escalation in Beijing’s dispute with Tokyo. This is a moment of truth for democracies that still hope to compartmentalize economic engagement with China from geopolitical security realities.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/25/japan/japan-shows-how-stand-up-to-china/

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Renault chief to visit Korea for talks with LG Energy Solution

Snippet: French carmaker Renault Group chief Francois Provost is set to visit South Korea in April, where he will likely hold talks with LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung to deepen the two companies’ cooperation in electric vehicle batteries.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702416

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Drone company executives indicted over flights into North Korea

Snippet: South Korean prosecutors indicted three executives of a drone manufacturing company on charges of sending uncrewed aerial vehicles into North Korea multiple times, allegedly heightening inter-Korean tensions, authorities said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702414

[2026-03-25 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Shorter showers, no street lights: How Asia is responding to the energy crisis

Snippet: Limits on private-sector vehicle petrol use in South Korea remain voluntary but could be reviewed, its government says. (AFP: Jung Yeon-je)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/asia-response-to-fuel-shortages-in-middle-east-war/106494482

[2026-03-25 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: China says disputes must be resolved through dialogue

Snippet: China’s foreign ministry called for dialogue to resolve tensions in the Middle East, urging parties to begin peace talks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/china-says-disputes-must-be-resolved-through-dialogue