[2026-05-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea slams Japan's move to revise key security documents

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday criticized Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it "a brazen challenge to global peace and humanity."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504001000315

[2026-05-04 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top-ranked An Se-young leads S. Korea to badminton world team title

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- World No. 1 An Se-young has led South Korea to its third world women's team badminton title.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000600315

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] S. Korea’s cumulative EV registrations surpass 1m

Snippet: South Korea’s cumulative electric vehicle registrations have surpassed the 1 million mark, with more than 100,000 EVs registered in the first four months of this year, government data showed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730408

[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Eximbank partners with ADB to finance critical minerals supply chain

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank to support critical minerals projects and establish a joint financing platform, the bank said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730388

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 4)

Snippet: Hormuz shock calls for a reset of Korea's energy strategy

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000500320

[2026-05-04 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 4)

Snippet: U.S. troop cuts in GermanyClose discussions between Seoul and Washington essential

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000400320

[2026-05-04 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 4)

Snippet: Reclaiming Labor DayKorea must bridge labor divides while shoring up growth, worker protections

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000300320

[2026-05-04 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 4.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260504000200320

[2026-05-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: OTC derivatives transactions climb to record high in 2025: data

Snippet: SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Transactions of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives rose to the highest level ever last year, helped by greater trading volume and a sharp increase in currency forwards and interest swaps, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003500320

[2026-05-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Security beyond self-reliant defense

Snippet: Global instability is intensifying. The prolonged war in Ukraine, North Korea’s growing military ties with Russia, unrest in the Middle East, and supply-chain threats in the Strait of Hormuz all point to one reality: economic security can no longer be assumed. For Korea, lasting security depends not only on economic growth, defense industrial progress, or technological advancement, but also on recognizing a vital distinction: autonomy is not the same as security.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730369

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/

[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea calls US cyber-crime accusations 'absurd slander'

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/04/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-calls-us-cyber-crime-accusations-absurd-slander/2334427

[2026-05-04 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: SoftBank aims to make data center batteries without lithium, cobalt

Snippet: SoftBank and South Korean-startup Cosmos Lab plan to make the batteries on the former site of Sharp's LCD plant near Osaka. (Source photos by Nikkei)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/softbank-aims-to-make-data-center-batteries-without-lithium-cobalt

[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy

Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy

Snippet: Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3352265/why-5-year-defence-pact-between-north-korea-and-russia-could-make-china-uneasy

[2026-05-03 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Court orders detention of alleged drug supplier to former Philippines-based kingpin

Snippet: Suspect smuggled 22 kg of meth into Korea since 2019, police say

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730426

[2026-05-03 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Arrest warrant issued for key drug supplier to notorious drug kingpin Park Wang-yeol

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Sunday issued an arrest warrant for a key drug supplier to notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol following his repatriation from Thailand last week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003400315

[2026-05-03 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How this Irish pub is helping turn a quiet Seoul neighbourhood into a cultural hotspot

Snippet: Seoul’s Nowon district has never been known for nightlife. Irish-American Brendan Kelly shares how his bar, Kelly’s Pub, is changing that

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3352112/how-irish-pub-helping-turn-quiet-seoul-neighbourhood-cultural-hotspot?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 21:15 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How this Irish pub is helping turn a quiet Seoul neighbourhood into a cultural hotspot

Snippet: Seoul’s Nowon district has never been known for nightlife. Irish-American Brendan Kelly shares how his bar, Kelly’s Pub, is changing that

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3352112/how-irish-pub-helping-turn-quiet-seoul-neighbourhood-cultural-hotspot

[2026-05-03 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lions veteran Choi Hyoung-woo becomes KBO career hits leader

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Choi Hyoung-woo of the Samsung Lions became the all-time hits leader in South Korean baseball with a four-hit effort Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003200315

[2026-05-03 20:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean Earth-observation satellite successfully put into orbit

Snippet: A South Korean Earth-observation satellite has successfully entered low-Earth orbit following its launch from a US space base in California, authorities said Sunday, in a move expected to help bolster Seoul's satellite development capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730405

[2026-05-03 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korean Earth-observation satellite successfully put into orbit

Snippet: (ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002352315

[2026-05-03 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea dismissed on Sunday US accusations that it has engaged in cyber crimes to generate illicit revenues, calling the criticism "absurd slander".

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/03/news/north-korea-calls-us-cyber-crime-accusations-absurd-slander/2334434

[2026-05-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Women artists who trailblazed ‘environments’ revived in Seoul

Snippet: Stepping into a room filled with 136 kilograms of goose feathers felt like walking on clouds. This surreal space at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul is the immersive environment work “Feather Room” by American artist Judy Chicago.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730386

[2026-05-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul Friendship Festival to bring 75 countries to DDP this weekend

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the Seoul Friendship Festival on May 9 and 10 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730384

[2026-05-03 18:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean Earth-observation satellite enters orbit, makes ground contact

Snippet: A South Korean Earth-observation satellite launched from a US space base in California successfully entered low-Earth orbit and made contact with a ground station, authorities said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730382

[2026-05-03 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korean Earth-observation satellite succeeds in communicating with ground station

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503003000315

[2026-05-03 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korean Earth-observation satellite enters orbit after being separated from launch vehicle

Snippet: (ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002351315

[2026-05-03 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea's Earth-observation satellite separated from launch vehicle, enters orbit

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002900315

[2026-05-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Exclusive] S. Korean Embassy accused of mismanagement at K-Culture event in Pakistan

Snippet: Visitors claim event officials misled them to believe event was canceled; embassy denies allegations

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730366

[2026-05-03 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean Earth-observation satellite launched from U.S. base

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean Earth-observation satellite has been launched into low-Earth orbit from a U.S. base.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002300315

[2026-05-03 17:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: An Se-young leads S. Korea to world team championship final

Snippet: Led by An Se-young, the South Korea's women's badminton team defeated Indonesia to advance to the final of the world team championships.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730360

[2026-05-03 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Half of Korean workers say employment dropped related to AI tech

Snippet: Just over half of Korean workers said that use of artificial intelligence led to their companies hiring less people than before, but just a small portion of them said AI technology has reduced their personal workload, according to a survey by a civic group on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730359

[2026-05-03 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nearly 120,000 people receive over 2 mln won in monthly pensions: data

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Almost 120,000 people in South Korea currently receive a monthly payment of over 2 million won (US$1,359.32), data from the state-run pension agency showed Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002200320

[2026-05-03 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Elections are a month away. What's at stake?

Snippet: South Korea's political parties are getting into high gear with the June 3 local and parliamentary byelections now less than a month away.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730339

[2026-05-03 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Biologics labor union set to resume talks with management on Monday

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, has agreed to return to the negotiation table this week, a corporate official said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002100320

[2026-05-03 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s takeaway from China’s robotics surge

Snippet: State backing, talent scale and integrated supply chains drive China’s lead

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730330

[2026-05-03 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean banking veteran named World Bank risk director

Snippet: The World Bank Group has appointed a South Korean banking veteran as its director of market and counterparty risk, the Finance Ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730328

[2026-05-03 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea likely to keep juvenile criminal age at 14

Snippet: Despite public support, panel cites lack of deterrence evidence and risks to rehabilitation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730321

[2026-05-03 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Indian TV to get first Korean webtoon adaptation with 'Love Always'

Snippet: Kross Pictures expands into series with a youth-restoring romance based on popular webtoon 'To Live or Not'

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730318

[2026-05-03 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Court upholds discipline against bus drivers who refused holiday work

Snippet: A court recently ruled in favor of an Incheon public bus operator's discipline of drivers who, demanding paid holiday leave, refused to work on public holidays, legal circles said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730317

[2026-05-03 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to inject 560 bln won into S. Korean AI startup Upstage

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Financial authorities said Sunday they approved a 560 billion-won (US$380.6 million) investment in Upstage Co., a local artificial intelligence (AI) startup, marking the second direct investment by the Korea National Growth Fund.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503002000320

[2026-05-03 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Enhypen launches ‘Blood Saga’ tour as six-member group in Seoul

Snippet: Enhypen opened its new world tour “Blood Saga” with immersive, narrative-driven concerts at Kspo Dome in southern Seoul over the weekend, marking its first major performance as a six-member group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730310

[2026-05-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Devil wears Samsung AI

Snippet: Samsung Electronics promotes its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo on an outdoor screen in Myeong-dong, Seoul, as part of a global campaign tied to "The Devil Wears Prada 2." The ad features a coffee spill on red fabric — a nod to the film — before the garment is cleaned using the washer-dryer’s “AI Custom+” feature, which automatically optimizes washing and drying settings.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730308

[2026-05-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1899 -- Streetcar services begin between Dongdaemun, once the main eastern gate of a wall surrounding Seoul, and Heunghwamun, the front gate of Gyeonghui Palace in the central part of the city.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503000400320

[2026-05-03 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - May 4, 2006: KT establishes Dokdo phone line

Snippet: KT, South Korea's largest fixed-line and broadband service operator, established the first private telephone line on the Dokdo islets in the East Sea. The landline telephone was installed at the home of Kim Seong-do, who resided Dokdo's Seodo. The islets are extremely remote and difficult to wire. Before the line launch, communication there relied on radio or limited government channels.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10730306

[2026-05-03 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Tour event in Korea reaches thrilling end, but ball row threatens to overshadow win

Snippet: In-hoi Hur is in contention to win GS Caltex Maekyung Open on Sunday, but has been belatedly punished for playing wrong ball a day earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3352253/asian-tour-event-korea-reaches-thrilling-end-ball-row-threatens-overshadow-win?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-03 14:47 UTC+10:00] [scorecard] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Tour event in Korea reaches thrilling end, but ball row threatens to overshadow win

Snippet: In-hoi Hur is in contention to win GS Caltex Maekyung Open on Sunday, but has been belatedly punished for playing wrong ball a day earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3352253/asian-tour-event-korea-reaches-thrilling-end-ball-row-threatens-overshadow-win

[2026-05-03 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean appointed as new director of risks at World Bank Group

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean has been appointed as the new director of market and counterparty risk at the World Bank Group (WBG), the finance ministry said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503001900320

[2026-05-03 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LAFC's Son Heung-min takes MLS lead with 8th assist

Snippet: SEOUL, May 3 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) has grabbed the Major League Soccer (MLS) lead with his eighth assist of the season in a draw with San Diego FC.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260503001800315