Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-29 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Former Korean Basketball League forward William Navarro is set to reinforce Strong Group Athletics in its bid fir a third straight William Jones Cup championship set from Aug. 8 to 23 in Taipei.
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[2026-07-29 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras)
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[2026-07-29 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in his car, sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — Preparations for the next men's World Cup have already begun for teams in Southeast Asia, just weeks after Spain clinched the 2026 title.
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[2026-07-29 19:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
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[2026-07-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan's ancient Asuka-Fujiwara capitals and France's Normandy D-Day landing beaches.
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[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershot investors’ expectations
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[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Four Seoul bars earned places on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest ranked No. 2 and named the Best Bar in Korea.
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[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time
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[2026-07-29 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- No South Korean casualties have been reported from an earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Coast Guard came under controversy Wednesday for allowing one of its members to return to his original workplace after being transferred for sexual harassment, resulting in him working at the same station as his victim.
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[2026-07-29 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Stock in SK Hynix dropped on July 29 despite the South Korean company announcing robust earnings earlier in the day. © Reuters
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[2026-07-29 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Navy's participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise has been a "valuable" opportunity to strengthen its capability to lead and execute combined maritime operations, a Navy admiral said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 18:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: National Assembly Speaker Rep. Cho Jeong-sik was "baited" by journalists, Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae said Wednesday, adding that he would advise the speaker "to do better."
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[2026-07-29 18:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean game developer eyes long-term IP expansion with user generated-content initiatives and upcoming new titles
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[2026-07-29 18:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been stripped of his attorney's license after the Supreme Court upheld his seven-year prison sentence.
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[2026-07-29 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A court on Wednesday granted JTBC an additional month to continue negotiations with its creditors on restructuring plans amid the local broadcaster's liquidity crisis.
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[2026-07-29 18:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Police have decided not to pursue an underage dating charge against actor Kim Soo-hyun over his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron, sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul shares plunged by nearly 6 percent Wednesday following a nearly 11 percent crash the previous session as investors dumped semiconductor stocks amid growing skepticism over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will generate sufficient returns.
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[2026-07-29 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Wednesday issued a public notice of a draft bill on nuclear-powered submarines, as South Korea pushes to build the key vessels in cooperation with the United States.
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[2026-07-29 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
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[2026-07-29 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened to a nearly five-month high against the U.S. dollar Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 9 paras)
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[2026-07-29 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: South Korea's finance minister apologized on Wednesday after retail investors racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.
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[2026-07-29 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-based securities (ABSs) in South Korea climbed sharply in the first half due to a rise in the issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean national team forward Choi Jun-yong announced Wednesday he will try to reach the world's top basketball league.
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[2026-07-29 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, photo; UPDATES throughout with more details; ADDS byline)By Kang Jae-eun
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[2026-07-29 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares plunged by nearly 6 percent Wednesday following a nearly 11 percent crash the previous session as investors dumped semiconductor stocks amid growing skepticism over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence (AI) will generate sufficient returns.
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[2026-07-29 16:33 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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[2026-07-29 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- POSCO International, the trading and energy arm of POSCO Group, said Wednesday it has signed a preliminary agreement with an Australian mining company to strengthen the rare earth supply chain.
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[2026-07-29 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- An Army unit has been conducting guard operations along the western front lines without live ammunition loaded, military sources said Wednesday, sparking concerns over lax military readiness and security posture.
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[2026-07-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A bill aimed at stripping the prosecution of its supplementary investigative authority was referred to a parliamentary agenda coordination committee Wednesday amid disagreements between rival parties.
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[2026-07-29 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Analysts see little systemic risk but warn policy shifts could hinder market re-rating
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[2026-07-29 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tighter entry barriers risk shifting retail capital offshore while leaving volatility concerns unresolved at home
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[2026-07-29 15:51 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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[2026-07-29 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday it will not submit any music for consideration at next year's Grammy Awards, a move widely seen as a protest against the creation of a new "Asian pop" category that critics say risks segregating non-Western artists.
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[2026-07-29 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 16 funds launched at market’s peak, amplifying moves in Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Kospi
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[2026-07-29 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding businesses, said Wednesday its second-quarter operating profit jumped 72.5 percent from a year earlier driven by expanded sales of high-priced vessels, including liquefied natural gas carriers.
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[2026-07-29 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreign visitors to Seoul in the first half of this year increased by more than 20 percent from the same period last year, while their credit card spending in the city surged by more than 50 percent, data from the city government showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean biopharmaceutical firm expects to complete Phase 1 clinical trials for two of its antibody-drug conjugate candidates by end of 2026
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[2026-07-29 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Renault Korea said Wednesday that its Grand Koleos Gasoline 2.0 Turbo 4WD has been selected for the National Police Agency’s multipurpose patrol vehicle program.
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[2026-07-29 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch said Wednesday it is entering Singapore through a master franchise agreement with FairPrice Group, the country’s largest retailer, as it seeks a springboard into Southeast Asia and the global halal market.
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[2026-07-29 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency issued a heat wave warning for most parts of Seoul on Wednesday, marking the capital's second alert of its kind this summer.
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[2026-07-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has launched a training program for Korean-language teachers across Russia that uses learning materials based on beloved aspects of Korean culture, food, music and entertainment, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-29 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A high-level official from NASA visited Seoul on Wednesday to share the U.S. space agency's ambitious plan to build a lunar surface base at record speed.
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[2026-07-29 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Sidelined since the middle of July with a foot injury, badminton star An Se-young said Wednesday she is almost back to full health and will be ready for next month's world championships.
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[2026-07-29 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has ruled out seeking a second term following a potential revision of the Constitution, his chief of staff said Wednesday after the parliamentary speaker made remarks interpreted as leaving the possibility open.
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[2026-07-29 15:22 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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[2026-07-29 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superband BTS has reentered the U.S. Billboard's singles chart at No. 33 with "Normal," a track from its fifth studio album "Arirang."
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[2026-07-29 15:04 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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