[2026-07-30 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom

Snippet: The logo of the Samsung Electronics Co. is seen at its office in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/samsung-ai-profit-memory-chips-10c2c548a392988862d8c7bd3f6fae05

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting amid AI spending concerns

Snippet: Seoul shares opened higher Thursday, as investors attempted to buy oversold stocks despite losses on Wall Street amid concerns over artificial intelligence spending and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's policy path.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825285

[2026-07-30 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fed's rate freeze intensifies uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy amid renewed Mideast tensions: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged in a split vote has heightened uncertainty over the future path of U.S. monetary policy, while persistent Middle East tensions continue to pose risks to financial markets, the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730002400320

[2026-07-30 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting amid AI spending concerns

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 8 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001551320

[2026-07-30 10:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The Kknekki story: What Haaland's hair tie teaches about global branding

Snippet: One builds the product. The other builds the brand. How a Korean manufacturer and a Norwegian lifestyle company found success by focusing on what each did best

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825212

[2026-07-30 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: DP set to push for plenary vote on bill scrapping prosecution's direct investigative rights

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday was set to push for the passage of a bill that would strip the prosecution of its direct investigative powers despite protests from the main opposition party.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001800315

[2026-07-30 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting amid AI spending concerns

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Thursday, as investors attempted to buy oversold stocks despite losses on Wall Street amid concerns over artificial intelligence spending and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's policy path.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001500320

[2026-07-30 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares open higher on bargain hunting amid AI spending concerns

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001400320

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [CSOP Asset Management] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How South Korea’s tech rout hit Hong Kong – and why regulators stepped in

Snippet: Following an 80 per cent plunge in a popular SK Hynix leveraged fund, authorities have moved to overhaul rules for some high-risk investments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3362300/how-south-koreas-tech-rout-hit-hong-kong-and-why-regulators-stepped

[2026-07-30 09:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Navy official calls S. Korea's role in RIMPAC 'historic leadership milestone'

Snippet: A senior US Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825110

[2026-07-30 09:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New US Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea

Snippet: New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first US envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10825105

[2026-07-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Paris Opera Ballet's Yun Seo-hoo finds her own color in dance and life

Snippet: A decade after leaving Korea as rising young dancer, Yun returns as a soloist

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824828

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 30)

Snippet: Should the National Assembly speaker champion the ruling party?

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001100315

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on July 30)

Snippet: More North Korean soldiers in Ukraine?Seoul must strengthen traditional alliances, improve military posture

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730001000315

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 30)

Snippet: China's chip offensiveDUV breakthrough, CXMT's IPO signal a new challenge for Korea

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730000900315

[2026-07-30 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on July 30.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730000800315

[2026-07-30 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

Snippet: From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361805/era-defined-ai-can-work-still-be-measured-clock?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-30 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Elon Musk] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In an era defined by AI, can work still be measured by the clock?

Snippet: From Seoul to Taipei, Tokyo to Beijing, Asia is running a 21st century economy on a labour contract designed for the 20th century

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3361805/era-defined-ai-can-work-still-be-measured-clock

[2026-07-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New U.S. Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea on Thurs.

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. envoy to assume the post since President Donald Trump returned to office, sources said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729004100315

[2026-07-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Biz sentiment rebounds in July on strong manufacturing outlook: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment rebounded in July, driven by improved confidence among manufacturers amid robust semiconductor exports, a central bank survey showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010500320

[2026-07-30 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: U.S. Navy official calls S. Korea's role in RIMPAC 'historic leadership milestone'

Snippet: WASHINGTON, July 29 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. Navy official has described South Korea's role in leading combined maritime forces during a multinational exercise as a "historic leadership milestone," as he pointed out a core theme of the exercise -- shared responsibility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260730000600315

[2026-07-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Why do we need the KoBra Project?

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit to Brazil could become a turning point in relations between Korea and Brazil. Yet history offers a cautionary lesson. Despite more than six decades of diplomatic relations, the two countries have never fully translated their enormous complementary strengths into sustained strategic cooperation. Geography, limited mutual knowledge, different economic structures and competing diplomatic priorities have kept the relationship well below its potential.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824721

[2026-07-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Lee Jong-Wha] Korea bets on industrial policy

Snippet: Around the world, governments are again using the tools of industrial policy — subsidies, tax incentives, public finance, trade measures and strategic regulation — to shape their economies. South Korea is no exception. President Lee Jae Myung’s government has launched an ambitious strategy to promote semiconductors, AI infrastructure, robotics and other frontier industries to bolster future growth and competitiveness.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824720

[2026-07-30 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI boom seen bringing short-term inflation pain, little GDP gain in US

Snippet: While U.S. data center construction is pushing up semiconductor prices, South Korean exporters like SK Hynix have reaped the benefits of the AI boom. (Source photos by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/ai-boom-seen-bringing-short-term-inflation-pain-little-gdp-gain-in-us

[2026-07-29 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from 4th para, new photo)By Kang Yoon-seung

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729011151320

[2026-07-29 22:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824888

[2026-07-29 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Financial authorities eye cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs in individual portfolios

Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729011100320

[2026-07-29 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rise Despite Oil Spike And Ongoing Korean Collapse, Ahead Of Fed, Meta And Microsoft

Snippet: US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing sharp overnight losses, with tech flipping from laggard to leader and reversing (for now) a chip rout overnight which saw SK Hynix plunge

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rise-despite-oil-spike-and-ongoing-korean-collapse-ahead-fed-meta-and-microsoft

[2026-07-29 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: From Momentum To Mayhem: Korean 'Plunge Protectors' Meet As Leverage Unwind Sparks Chaos

Snippet: 'Leverage goes both ways...'

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/momentum-mayhem-korean-plunge-protectors-meet-leverage-unwind-sparks-chaos

[2026-07-29 21:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources

Snippet: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824871

[2026-07-29 21:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hospital left with W840m bill after treating unconscious patient for 6 years

Snippet: A South Korean hospital that had treated an unconscious Chinese patient for more than six years was left with over 800 million won ($550,000) in unpaid medical bills after the patient died, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824867

[2026-07-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans

Snippet: ‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3362243/korea-plans-coachella-style-giant-k-pop-festival-bring-200000-global-fans?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [K-pop tourism] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Korea plans Coachella-style giant K-pop festival to bring in 200,000 global fans

Snippet: ‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3362243/korea-plans-coachella-style-giant-k-pop-festival-bring-200000-global-fans

[2026-07-29 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources

Snippet: SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010900320

[2026-07-29 21:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car

Snippet: 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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824862

[2026-07-29 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Strong Group taps Navarro for Jones Cup bid

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.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/sports/strong-group-taps-navarro-for-jones-cup-bid/2393842

[2026-07-29 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010351320

[2026-07-29 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010800320

[2026-07-29 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean Cup has Southeast Asia teams ramping up early 2030 World Cup preparations

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.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/29/sports/asean-cup-has-southeast-asia-teams-ramping-up-early-2030-world-cup-preparations/2393783

[2026-07-29 19:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824825

[2026-07-29 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010400315

[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [Stock markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues

Snippet: Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershot investors’ expectations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/29/asian-chip-firms-shares-plunge-ai-sell-off-stock-markets

[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Four Seoul bars make Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Zest again Korea's best

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824797

[2026-07-29 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1

Snippet: Overseas card spending tops 10 trillion won for first time

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824796

[2026-07-29 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: No S. Korean casualties reported so far in Japan earthquake: foreign ministry

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010300320

[2026-07-29 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Victim and perpetrator of sexual harassment end up at same Coast Guard workplace

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824781

[2026-07-29 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean stocks plunge, erasing AI rally gains as chip selloff deepens

Snippet: Stock in SK Hynix dropped on July 29 despite the South Korean company announcing robust earnings earlier in the day. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/south-korean-stocks-plunge-erasing-ai-rally-gains-as-chip-selloff-deepens

[2026-07-29 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Navy's participation in RIMPAC serves as 'valuable' chance for improving command capabilities: admiral

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.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260729010100315

[2026-07-29 18:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: DP leadership candidate says National Assembly speaker was 'baited by journalists'

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."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10824759