[2026-07-25 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Boryeong Mud Festival gets off to a messy start in South Korea

Snippet: A participant plays in a mud pool during the Boryeong mud festival near a beach in Boryeong, South Korea, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/south-korea-mud-festival-photos-19bd65df4fd7caf8d8a4806cc66fd9cb

[2026-07-25 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Minor Rebuilding Korea Party elects new leader

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The minor Rebuilding Korea Party on Saturday elected Rep. Shin Jang-sik as its new leader after former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, who founded and led the party, stepped down last month following the June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725002700320

[2026-07-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-drama casting news about Jung Ho-yeon, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Jin-wook, Im Yoon-ah and more

Snippet: Squid Game’s Jung Ho-yeon is eyeing a role in Netflix show Outback while Kim Young-kwang may lead romcom Queen of Taming with Lee Joo-myoung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3361674/k-drama-casting-news-about-jung-ho-yeon-kim-young-kwang-lee-jin-wook-im-yoon-ah-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 18:15 UTC+10:00] [K-drama] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-drama casting news about Jung Ho-yeon, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Jin-wook, Im Yoon-ah and more

Snippet: Squid Game’s Jung Ho-yeon is eyeing a role in Netflix show Outback while Kim Young-kwang may lead romcom Queen of Taming with Lee Joo-myoung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3361674/k-drama-casting-news-about-jung-ho-yeon-kim-young-kwang-lee-jin-wook-im-yoon-ah-and-more

[2026-07-25 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) More S. Korean tidal flats gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details, photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724010551315

[2026-07-25 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Artists with disabilities put technology in pursuit of the senses

Snippet: In a compact gallery a short walk from Seoul Station, a strand of light circles an oval room. Step into its path and the space answers with sound. Linger, and the tones you set off drift into the ones left by whoever crossed the beam before you, so that strangers end up in a chord none of them planned.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10820043

[2026-07-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Can Hangang Park revive Seoul's fading nightlife?

Snippet: Seoul links free camping, DJ parties and delivery to boost the night economy along the Han River

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818046

[2026-07-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Coffee-less coffee and chocolates without cocoa ― survival and politics of North Korea subsitute economy

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817814

[2026-07-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Packages and promotions

Snippet: Andaz Seoul pairs breakfast, bingsu in summer package

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817807

[2026-07-25 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The week in photos: July 18-24, 2026

Snippet: 'DYNAMITE'. South Korean boy band BTS perform during the Halftime Show of the FIFA World Cup finals between Argentina and Spain at New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/the-week-in-photos-july-18-24-2026/

[2026-07-25 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Some 52,000 visit 'K-Heritage House' during UNESCO session in Busan

Snippet: More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase South Korea's heritage, to mark the country's first hosting of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session under way in the southeastern city of Busan, data showed Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10820012

[2026-07-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, US tech giants forge $950 billion in chip partnerships: Cheong Wa Dae

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819973

[2026-07-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Nvidia locks down memory supply from SK Hynix as part of $500 billion AI deal

Snippet: Nvidia said it's secured AI memory supply from South Korea's SK Hynix, as the chipmaker tries to lock in a key component for its advanced processors and systems.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/25/nvidia-locks-down-memory-from-sk-hynix-as-part-of-500-billion-ai-deal.html

[2026-07-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1950 -- About 300 South Korean civilian refugees are killed by retreating U.S. troops at Nogun-ri, a village in central South Korea, during the early weeks of the Korean War. In 1999, after repeated denials, the U.S. government under then President Bill Clinton acknowledged that the massacre took place and expressed deep regret, offering a set of reconciliation measures -- a US$1 million monument and a $780,000 scholarship fund -- that have yet to be carried out.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001000315

[2026-07-25 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) S. Korean, global tech firms agree on US$950 bln cooperation projects: official

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 5-6)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001153315

[2026-07-25 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Some 52,000 visit 'K-Heritage House' during UNESCO session in Busan

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- More than 52,000 people have visited a large-scale pavilion built to showcase South Korea's heritage, to mark the country's first hosting of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee session under way in the southeastern city of Busan, data showed Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725002200315

[2026-07-25 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korean, global tech firms agree on US$950 bln cooperation projects: official

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES paras 1-6)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001152315

[2026-07-25 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korean firms, global tech giants agree on US$950 bln cooperation projects: official

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/AEN20260725002100315

[2026-07-25 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Naver gets $10 bln investment from Nvidia, Brookfield

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp., the country's leading internet portal operator, has received a combined US$10 billion investment commitment from Nvidia and U.S. private equity firm Brookfield to finance its project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data center here.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725002000320

[2026-07-25 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) More S. Korean tidal flats gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with background information on newly listed Korean tidal flats, quotes from KHS chief in paras 8-17; ADDS short for advisory body in 5th para, photos)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724010500315

[2026-07-25 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: More S. Korean tidal flats gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided Saturday to expand the boundaries of South Korea's tidal flats on its World Heritage List.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724007700315

[2026-07-25 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) More S. Korean tidal flats gain UNESCO World Heritage status

Snippet: A tidal flat in Tando Bay in Muan, South Jeolla Province, is seen in this photo provided by the World Heritage Promotion Team of Korean Tidal Flats. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724007600315

[2026-07-25 13:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea's UNESCO-listed tidal flats expanded with 4 new sites

Snippet: UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Saturday approved the expansion of South Korea's "getbol," or tidal flats, adding four new coastal areas to the World Heritage List during its annual session in Busan.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819934

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s AI power dinner over fish and chips

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819920

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea

Snippet: While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361767/putting-k-back-k-pop-how-rescene-charmed-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [EXID] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop: how Rescene charmed South Korea

Snippet: While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3361767/putting-k-back-k-pop-how-rescene-charmed-south-korea

[2026-07-25 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo in last 7 paras)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001151315

[2026-07-25 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia, SK to announce $500 billion partnership, Jensen Huang says

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819890

[2026-07-25 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Lee meets OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs, calls for greater roles in S. Korea's AI investment projects

Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000451315

[2026-07-25 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top S. Korean biz chiefs meet with Nvidia, global tech leaders

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Chiefs of South Korean big tech companies, such as Samsung Electronics, met with Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvida Corp., Friday to discuss cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and other fields.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001200320

[2026-07-25 11:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Extreme heat to hit southeastern Korea

Snippet: Sweltering heat will continue across the country Saturday, with heat wave advisories and warnings in effect in most regions, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819867

[2026-07-25 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee’s San Francisco declaration casts Korea as hub for building, using and sharing AI

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819860

[2026-07-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s own Maga movement has a hold on its right wing | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Will the party of Yoon Suk-yeol turn over a new leaf or continue to push far-right conspiracies?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/world/3361766/south-koreas-own-maga-movement-has-hold-its-right-wing

[2026-07-25 10:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive unveiled a series of large cooperation projects with South Korean tech firms, including a US$500 billion business partnership with SK Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819850

[2026-07-25 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee declares vision to make S. Korea leader in AI supply chain

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung declared a vision Friday to make South Korea a trustworthy production base and supply partner for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, vowing to lead the country into a key global player in the AI supply chain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725001100315

[2026-07-25 10:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nvidia chief says will announce $500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a $500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819847

[2026-07-25 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Nvidia chief pledges massive investment, cooperation with S. Korea in meeting with Lee

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info from 3rd para)By Park Boram

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000751315

[2026-07-25 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 25.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000900315

[2026-07-25 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nvidia chief says will announce US$500 bln partnership with SK Group in meeting with Lee

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting with Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang on Friday, during which the tech executive said his company will announce a US$500 billion business partnership with South Korea's SK Group.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000700315

[2026-07-25 09:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls on Anthropic CEO to scale up AI investment in Korea

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819800

[2026-07-25 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Heroes slugger Davidson not changing approach after joining last-place team

Snippet: SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Back on June 26, Matt Davidson played an emotional final game for the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The American first baseman had been told only a couple of days earlier that this would be his last game with the Dinos, and Davidson made the occasion a memorable one by going 2-for-4 with three RBIs.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724006800315

[2026-07-25 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries

Snippet: South Korea's huge delivery industry, powered by thousands of warehouse workers and riders, is under scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6dgz7e4m8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee meets Anthropic CEO Amodei, seeks support for S. Korea's AI sector

Snippet: SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic PBC, on Friday and asked for his special attention to South Korea's AI sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260725000400315

[2026-07-25 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Jenny Shin leads the Women's Scottish Open by 5 strokes after two rounds

Snippet: TROON, Scotland (AP) — South Korea’s Jenny Shin led the Women’s Scottish Open by five strokes after two rounds at Dundonald Links on Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/women-scottish-open-lpga-shin-second-round-cb3fe8f92ecbee2aadfed648870b7ac9

[2026-07-25 04:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: UN human rights chief sees pushback in bid for a new term

Snippet: U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk speaks to the media during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/turk-human-rights-chief-united-nations-61dc91622d141da0aba689e6436ea47c

[2026-07-25 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean tycoon ordered to pay $644M to ex-wife

Snippet: SEOUL — A South Korean court ordered an artificial intelligence (AI) chip-manufacturing tycoon on Friday to make a trimmed $644-million divorce payment to his former wife.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/25/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-tycoon-ordered-to-pay-644m-to-ex-wife/2391209

[2026-07-25 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Justice minister said to offer to resign amid move to scrap prosecution's right to supplementary investigations

Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho he was said to have offered to resign, according to political sources Friday, amid a move by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to scrap the prosecution's right to supplementary investigations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724012400320

[2026-07-25 00:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: AI billionaire who left wife for younger lover ordered to pay $645M in South Korea’s ‘divorce of the century’

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/24/business/ai-billionaire-who-left-wife-for-younger-lover-ordered-to-pay-645m-in-south-koreas-divorce-of-the-century/

[2026-07-24 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korea confronts 'growth without jobs' as chip profits surge

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is going with the chairmen of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to San Francisco on [DATE] for meetings with global tech leaders. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/south-korea-confronts-growth-without-jobs-as-chip-profits-surge

[2026-07-24 22:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK Eternix shares surge on AI power demand hopes

Snippet: Shares of SK Eternix, an energy unit of SK Group, have more than doubled over the past month as investors bet that AI-driven power demand will boost South Korea's renewable energy sector.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10819747