Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-10 22:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean investigation team has concluded that a strike by "unidentified airborne objects" caused the explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week, the foreign ministry said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 22:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae held a working-level meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Sunday, the presidential office said, possibly to discuss the outcome of an investigation into the recent explosion and fire on a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-05-10 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details, minor edits throughout; ADDS more photos; RESTRUCTURES)By Oh Seok-min and Park Bo-ram
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[2026-05-10 21:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Heavier levy returns after four-year suspension as Korea tightens housing curbs
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[2026-05-10 21:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea stole more than 2 trillion won ($1.36 billion) in virtual assets last year, a record haul that came as its hackers broadened attacks from crypto platforms to South Korea's defense, IT and software supply chains.
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[2026-05-10 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From K-pop and K-film to K-beauty and K-food, actor Daniel Dae Kim’s new travel series examines the global rise of South Korean culture
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[2026-05-10 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Daniel Dae Kim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From K-pop and K-film to K-beauty and K-food, actor Daniel Dae Kim’s new travel series examines the global rise of South Korean culture
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[2026-05-10 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-10 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-10 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS lead paras; ADDS more details in paras 3-4, 9)
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[2026-05-10 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-10 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more info in para 2)
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[2026-05-10 20:08 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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[2026-05-10 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean investigation team has concluded that "an external attack" caused the explosion and fire aboard a South Korean-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz last week, the foreign ministry said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-10 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country's steep demographic decline.
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[2026-05-10 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Artificial intelligence-generated videos featuring personified fruits caught in affairs and broken relationships are drawing millions of views on Korean social media, turning bizarre melodrama into one of the latest short-form trends.
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[2026-05-10 18:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul’s luxury hotels have once again raised prices for their signature apple mango bingsu, with this summer’s shaved ice desserts now ranging from around 95,000 won to as high as 149,000 won ($65-102) — enough to rival the price of a hotel buffet or even a one-night stay at some hotels.
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[2026-05-10 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sumi Jo opens up on great moments in her 40-year career, her new album Continuum, and why she signed with K-pop label SM Entertainment
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[2026-05-10 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Sumi Jo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sumi Jo opens up on great moments in her 40-year career, her new album Continuum, and why she signed with K-pop label SM Entertainment
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[2026-05-10 18:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Park Chan-gu, a former special adviser on political affairs to Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, officially took office Thursday as the vice mayor for political affairs, city officials said.
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[2026-05-10 17:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Skims released its Jelly Shoe this summer, and Korean shoppers can now buy the 89,500 won ($61) style on the brand's official site.
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[2026-05-10 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-05-10 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-05-10 16:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A seven-member team of South Korean officials has completed an on-site investigation into a recent explosion and fire aboard an HMM-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, and the results are under review, a presidential official said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 16:33 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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[2026-05-10 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US investment bank raises its 12-month Kospi target to 9,000, citing durable chip earnings, AI demand and improving shareholder returns
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[2026-05-10 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index extends its record-breaking rally, investor enthusiasm is spilling into bookstores.
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[2026-05-10 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- A seven-member team of South Korean officials has completed an on-site investigation into a recent explosion and fire aboard an HMM-operated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, and the results are under review, a presidential official said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Named after Korea’s Hantan River, Korean doctor dedicated his life to uncovering and combating the disease
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[2026-05-10 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean activist has left for the Gaza Strip despite a government travel ban on the territory in the second such incident this year, officials said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN JUAN, La Union —Under the scorching heat of the sun on Sunday, South Korean Joo Dae Yeong let everyone know why he’s the MPTC Tour of Luzon defending champ.
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[2026-05-10 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Airbnb is offering discounted stays in Korea to the K-pop boy group Seventeen's official fan club Carat in partnership with Hybe.
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[2026-05-10 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Sunday it has signed an agreement with aerospace manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to jointly develop advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
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[2026-05-10 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik plans to visit the Netherlands and Kenya this week for talks on cooperation in semiconductors and other sectors, his office said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The 2027 Asian Cup hosts Saudi Arabia will compete in an all-Arab Group A following the draw in Riyadh.
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[2026-05-10 15:26 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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[2026-05-10 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean retailers have made the most of the early May holiday period, as their sales soared with a massive flock of foreign tourists visiting the country.
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[2026-05-10 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Garden of Gratitute recognizes the sacrifices that helped shape modern Korea
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[2026-05-10 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bonus fight tests pride of working for one of Korea’s most coveted employers
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[2026-05-10 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1937 -- The Japanese colonial regime orders 100,000 Koreans to move to Manchuria in northeastern China in an attempt to make it easier for Japan to invade China and to weaken Korea's independence movement. The descendants of those Koreans, living in villages named after their hometowns, are now Chinese nationals.
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[2026-05-10 14:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana Financial Group and Kyung Hee University are partnering to nurture young entrepreneurs outside Seoul as part of a government-led push to support regional startups.
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[2026-05-10 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 2,777 schools abroad operate Korean language classes as of end-2025, Education Ministry data shows
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[2026-05-10 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean activist has left for the Gaza Strip despite a government travel ban on the territory in the second such incident this year, officials said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean low-cost carriers have cut 900 round-trip flights, and introduced unpaid leave and other emergency measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices, industry officials said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday that South Korea and the United States face "no major issues" in accelerating the transfer of wartime operational control, stressing that the allies have made "significant progress" in meeting the conditions agreed upon by the two sides for the transition.
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[2026-05-10 13:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Guangzhe Chen says fund bridges Korean expertise with emerging market needs
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[2026-05-10 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan has met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other senior American officials to discuss strategic investment projects and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in energy, shipbuilding and other key sectors, the industry ministry said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: INCHEON, May 10 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Sunday that South Korea and the United States face "no major issues" in accelerating the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON), stressing that the allies have made "significant progress" in meeting the conditions agreed upon by the two sides for the transition.
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[2026-05-10 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean low-cost carriers have cut 900 round-trip flights, and introduced unpaid leave and other emergency measures as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices, industry officials said Sunday.
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