Topic: Asia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-09 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) said Wednesday it will begin operating an after-market trading session starting next Monday, allowing investors to buy or sell stocks in real-time for four hours after regular trading hours.
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[2026-09-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Beijing’s bid to stop US AI dominance to impact of China-Nepal floods, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-09-09 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Asian water tower] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Beijing’s bid to stop US AI dominance to impact of China-Nepal floods, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting
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[2026-09-09 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- After South Korea suffered a 29-19 defeat to Japan in the women's handball final at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, star attacker Ryu Eun-hee became so inconsolable that she could barely speak with media afterward.
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[2026-09-09 17:02 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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[2026-09-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s experience could ‘drive a major upgrade’ of the philanthropic landscape, experts tell Jockey Club forum
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[2026-09-09 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s experience could ‘drive a major upgrade’ of the philanthropic landscape, experts tell Jockey Club forum
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[2026-09-09 16:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HIT Forum speakers urge patient reform while warning MSCI upgrade could bring unexpected trade-offs
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[2026-09-09 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HIT Forum speakers highlight governance, consistent policy, industrial strength as keys to a lasting Korea premium
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[2026-09-09 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: &Team's story began in Japan, not Korea. Launched there in 2022 as Hybe’s first localized global act, the group was built with a distinctly Japanese base. Now, as it sets its sights on a broader global audience, the K-pop market it once viewed from the outside is becoming an increasingly important part of its ambitions.
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[2026-09-09 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
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[2026-09-09 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to reclaim its Asian women's handball supremacy at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the national team head coach said Wednesday, with the host country Japan likely standing in the way.
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[2026-09-09 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strong corporate earnings may cushion stocks, though US rate and oil risks threaten to weigh on sentiment, according to a leading asset manager
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[2026-09-09 16:28 UTC+10:00] [China Asset Management] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Strong corporate earnings may cushion stocks, though US rate and oil risks threaten to weigh on sentiment, according to a leading asset manager
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[2026-09-09 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will raise the terror alert starting later this week in the run-up to the inaugural summit between South Korea and five Central Asian nations set for next week, officials said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Nepal is demanding “climate justice” and $20m in compensation after the recent devastating floods in the country and China’s Tibet region, which led to the deaths and disappearances of thousands of people.
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[2026-09-09 16:16 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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[2026-09-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Survey puts 'fair' royal palace admission fee at $7, royal tombs at $5.40
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[2026-09-09 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Gender Ministry is considering filing a criminal complaint against Google over the exposure of personal information contained in requests to remove digital sex crime content from its search results.
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[2026-09-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Wednesday unveiled detailed plans to strengthen cooperation with African nations in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies through initiatives, such as the K-AI Package, alongside measures to improve infrastructure across the continent.
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[2026-09-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Overall user base grows 35% as businesses integrate AI deeper into operations
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[2026-09-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Japan Meteorological Agency] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There is no dedicated athletes’ village, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels
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[2026-09-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Study finds 50 companies had fully, partially or planned to scale AI, tech which could slash drug discovery costs by US$26 billion globally
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[2026-09-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [artificial intelligence] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Study finds 50 companies had fully, partially or planned to scale AI, tech which could slash drug discovery costs by US$26 billion globally
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[2026-09-09 15:52 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: While scientists are working to pin down the exact mechanism behind last month’s deadly mudslide in Nepal, they say that climate change had a role in the ice-rock avalanche that resulted in massive flooding.
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[2026-09-09 15:50 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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[2026-09-09 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Board-backed Baek In-kyoo defeats Young Poong-MBK nominee as minority shareholders decide pivotal vote
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[2026-09-09 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-09-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Alexander Treves calls for stronger governance, tangible shareholder returns, gains beyond chips
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[2026-09-09 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Officials compare approaches to working-level autonomy, accountability, AI in personnel management
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[2026-09-09 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman and CEO James Kim urged Seoul to close the gap between global investor interest and actual capital inflows, saying at The Korea Herald's 2026 HIT Forum on Tuesday that Korea has never had a stronger hand to play as a global financial hub.
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[2026-09-09 15:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SK Innovation E&S said Wednesday it was bringing together young entrepreneurs from Korea and Indonesia in Busan through a six-day program focused on startup development and climate technology.
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[2026-09-09 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A car drives along a flooded road following heavy rain with a banner for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in the background in Nagoya, central Japan, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Natsumi Yasumoto/Kyodo News via AP)
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[2026-09-09 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Global credit appraisers have offered positive assessments of South Korea's 2027 budget proposal, the government said Wednesday, stressing overseas institutions have recognized Seoul's efforts to improve fiscal health and pursue long-term growth.
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[2026-09-09 15:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. held the first-ever “Run with K-Food” promotional booth at the world-renowned Jungfrau Marathon in Switzerland last week.
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[2026-09-09 15:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea defender Lee Han-beom made his Champions League debut Tuesday, playing the full match in Club Brugge's 3-2 home loss to Aston Villa.
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[2026-09-09 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young said South Korea should focus not only on attracting foreign investment but also on creating the conditions needed for global capital to stay in the market.
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[2026-09-09 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Exchange Chairman Jeong Eun-bo said the KRX will push ahead with longer trading hours and a shorter stock settlement cycle as part of efforts to improve foreign investor access and strengthen the global competitiveness of South Korea’s capital market.
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[2026-09-09 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's women's basketball team failed to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after a lopsided loss to Germany in a playoff game.
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[2026-09-09 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Africa can draw on their complementary strengths for mutual benefit in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, the head of an Africa-based multilateral development bank said Wednesday, expressing hope for closer cooperation.
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[2026-09-09 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tung, who oversaw the 1997 return of the city to Chinese rule, resigned as city leader in 2005 on health grounds and last appeared in public in 2021.
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[2026-09-09 15:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lee In-hyung says NPS must turn new shareholder rights into lasting corporate change
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[2026-09-09 15:11 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-09-09 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will not attend Japan's memorial ceremony for victims of wartime forced labor at the Sado mine complex for the third consecutive year, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-09-09 15:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Case highlights paradox in which acquittal can mean foreign defendants must stay in Korea, facing detention risks, visa complications, prosecutorial appeals
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[2026-09-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fundraising and out-licensing deals in China grow, so does demand for monkeys and other primates for testing
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[2026-09-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As fundraising and out-licensing deals in China grow, so does demand for monkeys and other primates for testing
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[2026-09-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1934 -- A massive flood hits the southern part of Korea, leaving 800 people dead.
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[2026-09-09 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) said Wednesday it will close a night trading session of derivatives on Sept. 23, a day before the Chuseok holiday begins.
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[2026-09-09 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Philippines pushes defense co-production, stronger resilience amid shared focus on South China Sea security
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