Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-19 12:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Merchants at a popular Seoul market have been under fire for charging for water while serving food, which is not conventional in most South Korean restaurants and eateries.
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[2026-04-19 12:48 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-04-19 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korea women’s national soccer team concluded the FIFA Series 2026 without a win after drawing its final match against Zambia.
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[2026-04-19 12:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Police said Sunday they had launched a preliminary investigation into a disability rights group on suspicion of violating protest laws and obstructing traffic, after the group staged guerrilla-style demonstrations that blocked buses during rush hour in central Seoul.
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[2026-04-19 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung stressed the importance of defending democracy Sunday as he marked the anniversary of a 1960 pro-democracy civil uprising that led to the ouster of South Korea's first President Rhee Syng-man.
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[2026-04-19 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details)By Lee Minji
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[2026-04-19 11:28 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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[2026-04-19 10:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Office of National Security at Cheong Wa Dae was set to hold an emergency meeting Sunday after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea.
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[2026-04-19 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan.
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[2026-04-19 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The Office of National Security at Cheong Wa Dae was set to hold an emergency meeting Sunday after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea.
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[2026-04-19 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to depart for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks likely to focus on stabilizing supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, the North’s latest weapons testing activity this year.
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[2026-04-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Yujin Han is a North Korean defector who now runs a matchmaking agency in Seoul. She says defectors like her are looking for "stability" — not looks — in a relationship. Credit: SBS Dateline / Caroline Huang / Getty / Xiaolu Chu
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[2026-04-19 09:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For years, South Korea drew comfort from a familiar belief. China might scale faster, but Korea would stay ahead in the technologies that mattered most: semiconductors, precision manufacturing and secondary batteries.
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[2026-04-19 09:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles, Japan said on Sunday, marking the latest in a flurry of launches by Pyongyang to accelerate efforts to boost its military capabilities.
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[2026-04-19 08:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details throughout, byline)By Lee Minji
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[2026-04-19 08:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: When Seen Aromi's memoir documenting the joys of singlehood hit the shelves in early 2024, it became an instant bestseller.
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[2026-04-19 07:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-19 07:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unspecified ballistic missile eastward on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
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[2026-04-19 07:20 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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[2026-04-19 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The world is experiencing two different wars at the moment, Seoul's industry minister said: the Middle East war and the artificial intelligence (AI) war.
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[2026-04-19 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WELLINGTON — New Zealand rejected on Saturday Beijing’s allegations of “disruptive and irresponsible” military surveillance in Chinese airspace and insisted its maneuvers were part of UN-backed efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea.
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[2026-04-18 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A Russian-installed official in occupied southern Ukraine has held talks with North Korea’s ambassador in Moscow, discussing potential cooperation in agriculture and other sectors, according to statements and media reports.
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[2026-04-18 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday nominated Rep. Wi Seong-gon, a three-term lawmaker, as its candidate for Jeju governor, party officials said.
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[2026-04-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-04-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The landmark 1996 film, which marked the screen debut of then-15-year-old Lee Jung-hyun, will be rereleased on May 14 to mark its 30th anniversary
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[2026-04-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and pianist-conductor Kim Sun-wook will launch a nationwide duo recital tour across 11 cities in May, their first joint appearance in Korea in five years.
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[2026-04-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: What was once a popularity-based vote is now a high-stakes contest shaped by helicopter parenting, customized campaign strategies
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[2026-04-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A short trip from Seoul offers late cherry blossoms, riverside rides and trending local bites.
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[2026-04-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: DNA taken from human remains found within a 1,600-year-old burial complex in southeastern Korea reveals that ancient Korean society largely practiced interbreeding and ritual human sacrifice, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
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[2026-04-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1960 -- A pro-democracy civil uprising breaks out. The movement, spearheaded by students protesting widespread vote rigging in presidential elections by then President Rhee Syng-man, later led to the downfall of the Rhee government, which had ruled the country for 12 years.
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[2026-04-18 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates
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[2026-04-18 14:20 UTC+10:00] [Vinaida] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates
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[2026-04-18 14:19 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-18 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Oh's press conference, other details; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-04-18 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Investigators said Saturday they have questioned an accomplice and nephew of notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol in the Philippines.
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[2026-04-18 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The main opposition People Power Party said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.
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[2026-04-18 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.
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[2026-04-18 11:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.
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[2026-04-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 18.
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[2026-04-18 09:44 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins first baseman Austin Dean has been one of the premier sluggers in South Korean baseball since his arrival in 2023. Over the past three seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Dean smacked 86 home runs and drove in 322 runs -- ranking third and first overall in those categories, respectively, in that span.
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[2026-04-18 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Park Sung-min
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[2026-04-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In the new Korean Prime Video series Absolute Value Of Romance, a high school student who moonlights as a web romance novelist, imagines four young male teachers at her school as the main characters of a new novel. Yes, it’s supposed to be lighthearted and funny.
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[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: “I want to bring fine dining to cafes,” says Sydney chef Jerry Jeong. After more than six years working at high-end restaurants such as Saint Peter, Quay and Korean omakase Matkim, he’s become part of the founding team at new Dawes Point cafe-bakery Jinius.
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[2026-04-18 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's saury haul remains less than 20% of the 2008 peak, prompting efforts to restore the stock. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
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[2026-04-18 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean internet erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was captured safely Friday after a nine-day search that kept the nation on edge and made it a national celebrity.
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[2026-04-18 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to make tangible contributions to ensuring freedom of navigation, his office said.
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[2026-04-17 23:59 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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[2026-04-17 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the public as the elusive animal evaded earlier capture attempts.
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