Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-09 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Police are conducting a search at Yeouido Hangang Park in western Seoul after a post online claimed that an explosive device had been planted in the area, sources said Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 18:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea rebuffed Japan's protest over Korea's marine survey near Dokdo, saying Japan's objections were unacceptable.
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[2026-08-09 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The government on Sunday called for better protection for vulnerable outdoor workers and livestock amid the ongoing heat wave, even with the most serious alerts being lifted nationwide.
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[2026-08-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-08-09 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's oceans ministry has recently commissioned a research project aimed at devising strategies to promote the use of a possible arctic shipping route able to handle traffic in 2030, sources said Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Friction between the central government and Seoul City over the possible conversion of a green space in central Seoul is escalating, as the Lee Jae Myung administration readies to announce plans to expand housing supply.
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[2026-08-09 15:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prime Minister Rep. Kim Min-seok is leading by a narrow margin in the ruling Democratic Party leadership race, indicating that the final outcome is likely to hinge on Seoul and the Jeolla provinces.
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[2026-08-09 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The retail sales index at South Korea's discount stores posted the sharpest on-year fall in the second quarter, partly due to the closure or operation suspension of stores at Homeplus Co., which is going through a corporate rehabilitation process, government data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The high school student who was injured while trying to save the victim of a knife attack has officially been recognized as a “person killed or wounded for a righteous cause,” according to Welfare Ministry documents released Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 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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[2026-08-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Free urban valleys within easy reach of public transit draw heat-weary city dwellers
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[2026-08-09 14:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is considering reducing and eventually abolishing the supplementary military service system, as the country faces a shrinking pool of people available for active military service.
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[2026-08-09 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The South Korean government expects the country’s 51.8 million population to shrink by almost a third to 36.2 million by 2072.
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[2026-08-09 13:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Government-backed talks aim to strike a compromise between theaters and streaming platforms
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[2026-08-09 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Economic instability in Korea, normalized singlehood in Japan and material pressures in China, push young people away from romance
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[2026-08-09 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tourism balance hit a record surplus since the COVID-19 pandemic period, thanks to the popularity of the country's pop culture, industry data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans are consuming significantly less kimchi than in the past despite the surge in global popularity of the country's signature side dish, data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Average temperatures across most of South Korea are expected to be lower than last week's record-setting highs, while heavy rain is forecast for the eastern coast and Jeju Island.
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[2026-08-09 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded the highest electricity demand for the year in recent days amid a prolonged heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The national health insurance ran a deficit of nearly 4 trillion won (US$2.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, data showed Sunday, increasing the likelihood of a return to an annual net loss for the first time in six years.
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[2026-08-09 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The project, reportedly titled 'Heckler,' was envisioned as a US expansion of the hit Korean franchise
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[2026-08-09 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- The national police said Sunday they will launch a nationwide crackdown on organized crime and international transgressions in the new week, with a focus on young gangsters turning to fraud and money laundering.
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[2026-08-09 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prices of agricultural goods in South Korea have spiked as the country grapples with a severe heat wave, industry data showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- About seven out of 10 South Koreans regard having at least two children as ideal but many end up having just one due to financial burdens and other factors, a study showed Sunday.
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[2026-08-09 10:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean-English show interpreter shares a behind-the-scenes look at the world of show interpreting, where language, culture and emotion come together in real time
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[2026-08-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- A "fundamental" overhaul of South Korea's military service system is vital for national security and survival, the head of the military manpower agency has said, in the face of a shrinking pool of conscripts amid a demographic cliff.
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[2026-08-09 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: K-Pop group BTS perform during their 'BTS The Comeback Live Arirang' concert in central Seoul on March 21, 2026. © AP
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[2026-08-08 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok won party-member primaries in Incheon and Jeju Island on Saturday, a week after losing to rival Jung Chung-rae, the former ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader, as the party's leadership race enters its middle stage.
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[2026-08-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca said Saturday he was "excited" to go up against the Spanish club Atletico Madrid and their new signing Lee Kang-in in a preseason match in Seoul this weekend, calling the South Korean star a "fantastic" player.
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[2026-08-08 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Atletico Madrid's new South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in said Saturday he is so driven to help his Spanish club win that he will give his "120 percent" for them.
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[2026-08-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Roh Yoon-seo and Lee Chae-min lead My Reason to Die, Nam Joo-hyuk headlines Heartbeat, plus casting for High School Queen and more
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[2026-08-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [K-drama] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Roh Yoon-seo and Lee Chae-min lead My Reason to Die, Nam Joo-hyuk headlines Heartbeat, plus casting for High School Queen and more
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[2026-08-08 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
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[2026-08-08 17:48 UTC+10:00] [2012 London Olympics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
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[2026-08-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Former pianist returned to Korea for her first time conducting in her home country
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[2026-08-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: By Korean Food Promotion Institute
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[2026-08-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ready-to-drink cocktails, flavored soju and exports reshape industry, as domestic shipments fall 17% over a decade
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[2026-08-08 16:42 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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[2026-08-08 16:12 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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[2026-08-08 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Saturday to review government policies that may place young married couples at a disadvantage in housing loans and welfare benefits.
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[2026-08-08 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GOYANG, South Korea, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families, hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire, was held Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families through the sport.
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[2026-08-08 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The number of heat-related illness cases reported in late summer nearly tripled in the past 10 years, government data showed Saturday.
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[2026-08-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1936 - Sohn Ki-jung wins the marathon at the 11th Olympics in Berlin. Sohn, a Korean, ran for Japan, which occupied the Korean Peninsula from 1910-1945.
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[2026-08-08 13:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
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[2026-08-08 13:25 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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[2026-08-08 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The national football association apologized Saturday over allegations that it provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in the country between 2011 and 2012.
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[2026-08-08 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
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[2026-08-08 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Most parts of South Korea were forecast to be sweltering under an extreme heat wave, as blistering heat was expected to continue with daytime highs as high as 37 C, according to the state weather service Saturday.
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