[2026-08-06 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japanese influencer in Seoul livestreams own suicide

Snippet: A Japanese woman in her 20s died in an apparent suicide during a social media livestream, police said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832862

[2026-08-06 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Arrest warrants sought for 4 student activists over alleged infiltration into U.S. air base

Snippet: PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have requested arrest warrants for four student activists for allegedly trespassing on a U.S. air base in South Korea earlier this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003600315

[2026-08-06 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares extend losses late Thurs. morning on tech slump

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks fell sharply late Thursday morning as investors dumped large-cap tech shares following a rise in the previous sessions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003700320

[2026-08-06 12:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Katseye stores to pop up in Seoul, Tokyo for 3rd EP

Snippet: Katseye is planning to open pop-up stores for its upcoming EP in Seoul and Tokyo, according to Hybe X Geffen Records on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832824

[2026-08-06 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Stronger than ever’: Finance chief rejects ‘uninvestable’ Korea claim

Snippet: Koo cites solid fundamentals, stabilizing markets after Bloomberg column questions investment appeal

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832817

[2026-08-06 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 90 listed firms to spend 7.4 tln won in cash dividends in July

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- A total of 90 listed firms decided to spend 7.4 trillion won (US$5.2 billion) in cash dividends last month, data showed Thursday, as part of their efforts to boost shareholder returns.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003500320

[2026-08-06 12:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US renews warning against travel to N. Korea, citing 'serious' risk of arrest, detention

Snippet: The US State Department on Wednesday reiterated its warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea "for any reason," citing the "serious risk" of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832789

[2026-08-06 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Conservatives slam Lee over remarks linking military academy to coups

Snippet: Conservative politicians criticized President Lee Jae Myung over remarks made Wednesday on the Korea Military Academy, accusing him of portraying its graduates as potential traitors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832785

[2026-08-06 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. renews warning against travel to N. Korea, citing 'serious' risk of arrest, detention

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday reiterated its warning for Americans not to travel to North Korea "for any reason," citing the "serious risk" of arrest and long-term detention in the reclusive state.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003300315

[2026-08-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: T'way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways following acquisition

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean budget carrier T'way Air said Thursday it has rebranded as Trinity Airways, following its acquisition by leisure conglomerate Sono Trinity Group.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002600320

[2026-08-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Czech Republic agree to expand air routes

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Czech Republic have agreed to increase bilateral passenger air traffic rights to up to 10 flights per week, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003100320

[2026-08-06 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification minister defends N. Korea policy after Lee's call for caution

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Thursday his ministry's push for peaceful coexistence with North Korea remains unchanged, after President Lee Jae Myung cast a cautious stance about the ministry's initiative.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002700315

[2026-08-06 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Police raid Korea Football Association over controversial appointment of ex-head coach Hong

Snippet: Police raided offices of the national football federation on Thursday over allegations of irregularities in the 2024 appointment of former men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832725

[2026-08-06 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police raid Korea Football Association over controversial appointment of ex-head coach Hong

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Police raided offices of the national football federation on Thursday over allegations of irregularities in the 2024 appointment of former men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003200315

[2026-08-06 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 6-7, 12, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000751320

[2026-08-06 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister voices confidence in economy, vows efforts to stabilize stock market

Snippet: South Korea's finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country's economy, saying it is achieving "unprecedented" results on the back of solid growth and exports.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832703

[2026-08-06 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No. of S. Koreans imprisoned overseas up 25 pct in 4 yrs: lawmaker

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Korean citizens imprisoned overseas has jumped more than 25 percent over the past four years, a ruling party lawmaker said Thursday, citing data from the foreign ministry.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806003000315

[2026-08-06 11:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean animation 'Long Long Night' to screen at Toronto film fest

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Korean animation "Long Long Night," an adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same title, has been invited to screen at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the film's distributor said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002900315

[2026-08-06 11:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister voices confidence in economy, vows efforts to stabilize stock market

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country's economy, saying it is achieving "unprecedented" results on the back of solid growth and exports.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002500320

[2026-08-06 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX activates sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp decline

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Thursday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) after the index fell sharply, led by tech losses.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002300320

[2026-08-06 11:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'The Odyssey' draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office

Snippet: Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box office, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832644

[2026-08-06 11:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Bourse operator issues sell-side sidecar on KOSPI's sharp decline

Snippet: (2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002200320

[2026-08-06 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'The Odyssey' draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box office, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806002400315

[2026-08-06 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung to launch 3 Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in S. Korea on Fri.

Snippet: Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup in South Korea later this week, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832604

[2026-08-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Apple's App Store generated 38 tln won in revenue in S. Korea in 2025: report

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Apple's App Store generated over 38 trillion won (US$26.8 billion) in revenue last year in South Korea, more than doubling from five years earlier, an industry report showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001900320

[2026-08-06 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung to launch 3 Galaxy Z foldable smartphones in S. Korea on Fri.

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it will launch its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup in South Korea later this week, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001800320

[2026-08-06 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics wins 2 awards at int'l chip conference

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday it has won two awards at an annual international semiconductor conference in recognition of its next-generation memory technologies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001600320

[2026-08-06 10:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares start sharply lower on tech losses amid Hormuz hopes

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, driven by losses in some big technology companies on Wall Street amid signs of progress on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832498

[2026-08-06 10:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kakao Q2 net profit down by nearly 90%

Snippet: South Korean internet tech giant Kakao Corp. saw its net profit fall sharply in the second quarter, but posted the highest quarterly operating profit and sales, the company said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832474

[2026-08-06 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares start sharply lower on tech losses amid Hormuz hopes

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 2, 6-10)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001251320

[2026-08-06 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Vice veterans minister to visit U.S. for int'l forum on veterans policies, exchanges

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Vice Veterans Minister Kang Yun-jin will visit the United States this week to attend a South Korea-hosted international forum on veterans policies and exchanges, including honoring the 1950-53 Korean War veterans, the ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001100315

[2026-08-06 10:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports

Snippet: South Korea's current account surplus continued its all-time high record-breaking streak in June, driven by strong exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832442

[2026-08-06 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares start sharply lower on tech losses amid Hormuz hopes

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, driven by losses in some big technology companies on Wall Street amid signs of progress on the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001200320

[2026-08-06 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares start sharply lower on tech losses amid Hormuz hopes

Snippet: (2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806001000320

[2026-08-06 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: 4 carmakers to recall over 512,000 vehicles due to faulty parts

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp., Stellantis and Honda will voluntarily recall more than 512,000 vehicles in South Korea to fix defective components, the transport ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000800320

[2026-08-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June on strong chip exports

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's current account surplus continued its all-time high record-breaking streak in June, driven by strong exports of semiconductors, central bank data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000700320

[2026-08-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea posts record-high current account surplus again in June: BOK

Snippet: (2nd LD) New U.S. Amb. Steel vows efforts to ensure alliance with S. Korea as 'linchpin' of peace

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000600320

[2026-08-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea’s fruit exports hit record high in H1: customs agency

Snippet: South Korea’s fruit exports reached a record high in the first half of 2026, customs data showed, driven by global demand for premium products and improved shipping.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832062

[2026-08-06 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 6)

Snippet: Korea's AI ambitions face talent exodusA World Bank report shows South Korea is losing elite AI researchers even as it pours massive public and private investment into becoming a global AI power

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000500320

[2026-08-06 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 6)

Snippet: Silence cannot be solutionLee must clarify stance on constitutional revision for power extension

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000400320

[2026-08-06 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 6)

Snippet: Wrong prescriptionGovernment's tax overhaul punishes owners of high-priced single homes

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000300320

[2026-08-06 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Aug. 6.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260806000200320

[2026-08-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] A three-year window for the ROK-US alliance

Snippet: After a year and a half without a US ambassador in Seoul, Michelle Steel has arrived to take up the post. Her appointment is especially welcome because the ROK-US alliance is at a pivotal moment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10832087

[2026-08-06 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Citadel Soars 6% In July Thanks To Situational Awareness Firesale Liquidation

Snippet: Some have speculated that one of the most proximal catalysts behind the collapse of Leopold Aschenbrenner's $45 billion and epically misnamed Situational Awareness hedge fund, besides his use of batshit insane Total Return Swap leverage that would make an average Korean momentum-chasing degen blush with envy, was Citadel's vocal warning early last week that the Fed would/should hike rates, a contrarian appeal which, while not taken seriously by any Fed watcher, may have spooked markets to the necessary and sufficient

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/citadel-soars-6-july-thanks-situational-awareness-firesale-liquidation

[2026-08-06 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan stock rally tempered by volatile South Korea market

Snippet: Both the Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and South Korea's KOSPI gained sharply on Aug. 5. (Source photos by Nikkei and AP)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/equities/japan-stock-rally-tempered-by-volatile-south-korea-market

[2026-08-06 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament

Snippet: SEOUL — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of transforming into “a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/06/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-warns-of-military-options-over-japan-rearmament/2399025

[2026-08-06 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Team K League goalkeeper savors 'fun, happy' day on pitch vs. Man City

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- In the second half of Team K League's loss to Manchester City in a friendly match Wednesday, reserve goalkeeper Gu Sung-yun enjoyed an unlikely star turn on his home turf.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805010400315

[2026-08-06 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: New Man City coach Maresca appreciates players' effort in his 1st win

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- New Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca thanked his players for their hard work on this hot Wednesday night in Seoul, as they awarded him his first victory with the Premier League club with a 3-1 preseason victory over a team of South Korean league All-Stars.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805010300315

[2026-08-05 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Record-breaking heat, absence of stars lead to small crowd in Man City match in Seoul

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- A combination of record-breaking heat wave and notable absences conspired to keep fans away for Manchester City's preseason friendly match in Seoul on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260805010200315

[2026-08-05 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Fans fainting at a baseball park. Lions dying at a zoo. Awoman taking shelterin a car found dead. A doctor advising people to eatdog meatto promote stamina.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/05/world/record-heat-wave-impacts-people-and-animals-in-japan-and-korean-peninsula/2399118