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    Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only

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    [2026-04-17 15:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Thai star Billkin to hold first solo concert in Seoul in June
    Snippet: Singer-actor returns to Korea after two years as part of global tour
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719769
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    [2026-04-17 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korean tanker navigates Red Sea amid Hormuz blockade
    Snippet: A South Korea-owned vessel has departed from the Red Sea, the first Korean ship to use it as an alternative route to transport crude oil amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719763
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    [2026-04-17 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee hails S. Korean oil tanker exiting Red Sea
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday shared a news report that a South Korean oil tanker exited the Red Sea, marking the first shipment of crude oil to the nation since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417005600315
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    [2026-04-17 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: FM Cho vows efforts to secure alternative naphtha supply routes amid Mideast crisis
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Friday vowed every effort to secure alternative routes for naphtha imports amid supply disruptions triggered by the Middle East crisis, as he held a meeting with local petrochemical industry officials, the foreign ministry said.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417005700315
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    [2026-04-17 15:19 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Elusive wolf that captivated a nation caught after nine days on the run
    Snippet: Seoul: A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon has been recaptured after being on the run for nine days, bringing to an end a saga that forced an elementary school to close, spawned a meme coin and involved a search party of more than 100 people.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/elusive-wolf-that-captivated-a-nation-caught-after-nine-days-on-the-run-20260417-p5zot6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-17 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Enhypen’s Jungwon named ambassador for ‘Seoul International Garden Show’
    Snippet: Singer to promote citywide festival through campaigns, events, digital content
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719728
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    [2026-04-17 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul steps up efforts to secure oil, naphtha from North Africa amid Middle East disruptions
    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.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719722
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    [2026-04-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Daewoo E&C bolsters Japan ties for global energy push
    Snippet: Korean builder logs $71b in 481 overseas projects in 50 countries since founding
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719716
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    [2026-04-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Today in Korean history
    Snippet: 1974 -- South Korea and Uganda establish diplomatic ties.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001600315
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    [2026-04-17 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Finance Minister eyes Korea as UN AI hub
    Snippet: Koo Yun-cheol says AI push can address growth and imbalances as Seoul seeks to host global agencies' AI units
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719710
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    [2026-04-17 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: South Koreans breath sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
    Snippet: Escaped wolf captured and returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-neukgu-escaped-wolf-zoo-daejeon-0be55231d825579bbb33c9d1ae3fca91
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    [2026-04-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul appoints new envoys to UK, Dominican Republic, Bahrain
    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.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719702
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    [2026-04-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korean mum faces child abuse charges for feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old baby
    Snippet: The case went viral after the mother posted a photo on social media and admitted to giving her infant son some of the ‘tteokguk’ broth
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350407/south-korean-mum-faces-child-abuse-charges-feeding-rice-cake-soup-2-month-old-baby?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-17 14:36 UTC+10:00] [tteokguk] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korean mum faces child abuse charges for feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old baby
    Snippet: The case went viral after the mother posted a photo on social media and admitted to giving her infant son some of the ‘tteokguk’ broth
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350407/south-korean-mum-faces-child-abuse-charges-feeding-rice-cake-soup-2-month-old-baby
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    [2026-04-17 14:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lotte Duty Free returns to Incheon Airport after three years
    Snippet: Lotte Duty Free said Friday it has resumed operations at Incheon Airport after three years, launching stores in the DF1 zone.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719691
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    [2026-04-17 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Asian stocks lower and oil falls on ceasefire hopes
    Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-trump-oil-iran-war-50e10bf2aa9b0b658c51e17db3eb3b13
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    [2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
    Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war
    Snippet: Buyers from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have helped push May sales to over 60 million barrels, the highest in three years
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350394/us-oil-floats-top-asia-looks-middle-eastern-alternatives-amid-iran-war
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    [2026-04-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Seoul says it explained to U.S. background of unification minister's remarks on N. Korea's nuclear facility in Kusong
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has explained to the United States that Unification Minister Chung Dong-young identified North Korea's Kusong region as the third location housing a uranium enrichment facility based on publicly available information, officials said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417005200315
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    [2026-04-17 12:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Photo News] Dunkin goes big with 1.4-liter bucket coffee
    Snippet: Dunkin on Friday announced the Korean launch of its 1.4-liter giant bucket drinks. The mammoth beverage was first introduced in the US in February. Giant bucket drinks will initially be sold at Dunkin stores in Cheongdam, Gangnam and Seoul Station, with plans to introduce it at other stores nationwide in phases.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719661
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    [2026-04-17 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: PM calls for tighter crackdowns on illegal drugs
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Friday for tightening crackdowns on illegal drugs, saying criminal activities involving their smuggling and abuse are threatening people's safety and everyday lives.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417004900315
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    [2026-04-17 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: All 34 Hong Sang-soo films to screen in Seoul retrospective
    Snippet: Korea's national film archive marks Hong's 30-year career with chronological screenings
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719643
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    [2026-04-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Seoul shares down late Fri. morning on profit-taking amid hopes for peace in Mideast
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Friday morning as investors took profits following a recent rally, despite rising optimism over peace in the Middle East.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417004800320
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    [2026-04-17 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee's approval rating edges down to 66 pct
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating inched down slightly for the first time in three weeks to 66 percent, a poll showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417004700315
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    [2026-04-17 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Business outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey
    Snippet: South Korea's manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719598
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    [2026-04-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties
    Snippet: South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719582
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    [2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Biz outlook for manufacturing sector remains pessimistic in Q2: survey
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's manufacturing sector is expected to remain sluggish in the second quarter, a survey showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003200320
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    [2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003400320
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    [2026-04-17 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Genesis tops Auto Bild reader survey as best car brand
    Snippet: Genesis, the luxury brand of South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group, said Friday it was named “Best Brand Overall” in a readers’ survey conducted by German automotive magazine Auto Bild.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719527
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    [2026-04-17 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry
    Snippet: Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719524
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    [2026-04-17 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: TXT sweeps charts in Korea, Japan with 8th EP
    Snippet: Tomorrow X Together’s eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns” is enjoying chart success at home and in Japan, according to label Big Hit Music.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719521
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    [2026-04-17 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict
    Snippet: A senior South Korean diplomat has discussed with top officials in Algeria and Libya the possibility of securing crude oil and naphtha supplies amid the Middle East conflict, the foreign ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719515
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    [2026-04-17 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Economic policy expert appointed as new S. Korean ambassador to Britain
    Snippet: A former head of a state-affiliated economic policy think tank was appointed as the new South Korean ambassador to Britain, the foreign ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719484
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    [2026-04-17 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Rising oil prices weighing on consumer, business sentiment: finance ministry
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Escalating geopolitical tensions linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict are posing risks of inflation and greater downside pressure on the South Korean economy, the finance ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003000320
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    [2026-04-17 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' surpasses 1 mln admissions
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" has surpassed 1 million admissions, continuing its box office reign, data showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417003100315
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    [2026-04-17 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: After stroke, Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
    Snippet: South Korean pianist Lee Hun demonstrates how to play the piano after an interview in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/korea-onehanded-pianist-stroke-4aa4d4ebf27c4cf68e25e470e116b44d
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    [2026-04-17 10:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul shares start lower on profit-taking amid Mideast peace hopes
    Snippet: South Korean stocks opened lower Friday on profit-taking following a recent rally amid optimism over easing tensions in the Middle East.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719438
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    [2026-04-17 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Economic policy expert appointed as new S. Korean ambassador to Britain
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A former head of a state-affiliated economic policy think tank was appointed as the new South Korean ambassador to Britain, the foreign ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002400315
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    [2026-04-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: South Korea's runaway wolf finally captured after nine-day search
    Snippet: Neukgu, the two-year-old wolf who broke loose from a South Korean zoo and captured the nation's attention, has finally been captured following a nine-day long search.
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn08p8nzejko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-04-17 10:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lotte Chemical pivots to new growth areas amid petrochemical slump
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Chemical Corp., the chemical arm of South Korea's Lotte Group, said Friday it will prioritize new growth engines while restructuring its core petrochemical operations amid a prolonged industry downturn.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002300320
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    [2026-04-17 10:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Finance minister stresses commitment to making S. Korea global AI hub
    Snippet: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Thursday underscored his commitment to making South Korea a global hub for artificial intelligence, pointing to international organizations' plans to install their key AI platforms in the Asian country.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719412
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    [2026-04-17 10:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: IMF official says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities
    Snippet: An official at the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that South Korea has "substantial" energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10719394
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    [2026-04-17 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Seoul shares start lower on profit-taking amid Mideast peace hopes
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Friday on profit-taking following a recent rally amid optimism over easing tensions in the Middle East.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001500320
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    [2026-04-17 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea explores crude oil, naphtha supply with Algeria, Libya amid Mideast conflict
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- A senior South Korean diplomat has discussed with top officials in Algeria and Libya the possibility of securing crude oil and naphtha supplies amid the Middle East conflict, the foreign ministry said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417002200315
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    [2026-04-17 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (Yonhap Interview) Giants starter Beasley rides sweeper to early KBO success: 'I trust myself more than anything'
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Having previously pitched in Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Lotte Giants right-hander Jeremy Beasley arrived in South Korea with no shortage of self-confidence.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001800315
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    [2026-04-17 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Gov't eyes releasing public urea stockpile this month amid supply woes: finance chief
    Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The government aims to release public urea and urea solution reserves late this month to respond proactively to supply shortages caused by the Middle Eastern crisis, the finance minister said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260417001300320
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    [2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes
    Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: North Korea’s Kim ramps up show of force as US war on Iran raises stakes
    Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s increased appearances at military drills show his confidence in Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence, analysts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350305/north-koreas-kim-ramps-show-force-us-war-iran-raises-stakes
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    [2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Packages and promotions
    Snippet: Heritage meets luxury at Le Meridien Seoul Myeongdong
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718188
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    [2026-04-17 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Festivals, sights across Korea
    Snippet: Seoul Spring Festival
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10718130
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