[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares fall on escalating Hormuz tensions after peace talks fail; won declines

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed lower Monday amid escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced a blockade following failed peace talks with Iran. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008300320

[2026-04-13 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Special counsel seeks 5-yr sentence for ex-commander over Marine's death

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday sought a five-year prison term for a former Marine commander on charges of negligently causing the death of a young Marine in 2023.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413008400315

[2026-04-13 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Energy Solution chief eyes 50% productivity boost with AI

Snippet: LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung said Monday that the South Korean battery maker aims to boost overall productivity by 50 percent by 2028 through an aggressive artificial intelligence transformation initiative.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716093

[2026-04-13 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Spotlight on LG Guggenheim Award winner

Snippet: A celebratory video for Trevor Paglen, winner of the LG Guggenheim Award, is displayed on an LG screen at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Monday. LG Electronics said the video will run for five weeks, alongside screenings at Times Square in New York and Piccadilly Circus in London. Paglen is the fourth artist to be recognized under the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative, a five-year collaboration to support artists working at the intersection of art and technology.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716092

[2026-04-13 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US blockade risks trapping Korean vessels in dual chokehold at Hormuz

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/10716074

[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea offers US$4-an-hour helpers for solo residents of capital

Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349863/south-korea-offers-us4-hour-helpers-solo-residents-capital?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea offers US$4-an-hour helpers for solo residents of capital

Snippet: The city’s ‘companion service’ aims to help single-person households move house or visit hospital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3349863/south-korea-offers-us4-hour-helpers-solo-residents-capital

[2026-04-13 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea rolls out one-stop site for study, visas and jobs

Snippet: Online admissions webinar runs April 8-19 with 40 universities offering live consultations

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716064

[2026-04-13 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Paldo partners with BTS to launch new ramyeon products in U.S.

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food company Paldo said Monday it has partnered with K-pop supergroup BTS to launch a new line of ramyeon products in the United States next week, as part of its global expansion strategy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007300320

[2026-04-13 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Will Korean investors get rare access to SpaceX IPO?

Snippet: Mirae Asset's $5B bid opens rare window — if regulators allow

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716042

[2026-04-13 15:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Warsaw strengthen defense, supply chain ties amid Middle East tensions

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/10716025

[2026-04-13 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: White porcelain, saved at cost of 15 homes, goes on view at Kansong

Snippet: In 1936, a single piece of Joseon white porcelain fetched the equivalent of 15 houses at an auction in colonial Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716003

[2026-04-13 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea launches renewed search at Muan crash site

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10716002

[2026-04-13 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry minister inspects manufacturing operations amid petrochem supply woes

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Monday inspected manufacturing operations of daily necessities amid concerns over the supply of petrochemical feedstocks due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007000320

[2026-04-13 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Mercedes-Benz Korea introduces new retail system with standardized nationwide pricing

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Mercedes-Benz Korea on Monday introduced a centralized nationwide vehicle sales system that standardizes pricing and integrates various customer channels, marking a shift from its previous dealership-led model.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413007100320

[2026-04-13 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK nominee Shin says ready to respond to excessive FX volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday that authorities stand ready to respond to excessive foreign exchange volatility if needed, though the won's recent weakness does not signal a crisis given South Korea's ample foreign currency reserves and strong economic fundamentals.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413006900320

[2026-04-13 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea trims, refocuses EDCF with W9tr plan

Snippet: South Korea will commit 9 trillion won ($6.05 billion) to the Economic Development Cooperation Fund through 2028, cutting its overall three-year plan while broadening support into policy priority sectors such as AI, digital technology, culture, green energy and supply chains.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715959

[2026-04-13 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gulf states increasingly turn to Korean interceptor missiles after Iran attacks: report

Snippet: South Korea, along with Ukraine, is rapidly emerging as an alternative arms supplier for Gulf states seeking to shore up air defenses after large-scale Iranian attacks, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715958

[2026-04-13 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul expands outdoor library for global visitors

Snippet: Book tours, embassy-led programs to transform Gwanghwamun, Cheonggyecheon and Seoul Plaza into international reading hubs

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715951

[2026-04-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul expands IB program, eyes Korean Baccalaureate

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Monday it had designated 91 additional schools as IB Interested Schools, a preliminary stage in which institutions familiarize themselves with the International Baccalaureate system before applying for candidate status.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715944

[2026-04-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1967 -- The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of tariffs, quotas and subsidies, goes into effect in South Korea. The international accord was formed in 1947 and lasted until 1994, when its functions were taken over by the World Trade Organization.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413002300315

[2026-04-13 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rubbish bag reinforcements: S. Korea secures at least 3 months' supply

Snippet: Fears of a trash bag shortage appear to be settling down in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715930

[2026-04-13 14:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea tops public transport use, but foreign visitor convenience lags

Snippet: South Korea ranks among the highest in public transportation usage among advanced economies, but still faces challenges in accessibility for foreign visitors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715909

[2026-04-13 13:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mexican state Nuevo Leon targets Koreans for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Snippet: Mexico’s Nuevo Leon is targeting Korean travelers and soccer fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting strong connectivity, rising demand and an urban tourism strategy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715900

[2026-04-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK calls for introduction of circuit breakers for crypto exchanges

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The central bank on Monday called for the introduction of mechanisms similar to the bourse operator's circuit breakers for cryptocurrency exchanges, citing the absence of such systems as a key factor behind a recent erroneous payment incident.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005700320

[2026-04-13 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AB6IX to host concert marking 7th year

Snippet: AB6IX will host concerts in Seoul on May 23-24, announced agency Brand New Music Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715886

[2026-04-13 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PPP leader to meet U.S. lawmakers, Trump administration officials in Washington

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) plans to meet with U.S. lawmakers and Trump administration officials during his weeklong trip to the United States, a PPP lawmaker said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413006000315

[2026-04-13 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gmarket, SSG, Lotte told to improve access for visually impaired users

Snippet: Major online shopping platforms must provide screen reader compatibility for visually impaired users, South Korea’s Supreme Court said in a recent ruling.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715884

[2026-04-13 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda Reveals Taiwanese and South Koreans are Asia's Top Travel Shoppers

Snippet: SINGAPORE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data unveils which Asian travelers have shopping top-of-mind when planning trips. Topping the ranking are travelers from Taiwan and South Korea, with nearly one in four (23%) respondents from each market saying shopping motivated their trips. Travelers from the Philippines (22%), Malaysia (20%) and Japan (15%) round out the top five, with Thailand (14%), Indonesia (12%), India (8%) and Vietnam (7%) completing the ranking.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715868

[2026-04-13 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BOK chief nominee Shin vows to sell foreign assets amid controversy

Snippet: Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea governor nominee, said Monday he has already sold a significant portion of his foreign currency-denominated financial assets and plans to further reduce his exposure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715866

[2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: India, S. Korea hold consular talks

Snippet: India and South Korea held their third round of consular consultations in Seoul on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715813

[2026-04-13 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares down late Mon. morning as failed peace talks fuel concerns over prolonged war in Mideast

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded lower late Monday morning as investor concerns grew over a prolonged conflict in the Middle East after the U.S.-Iran peace talks failed to make progress, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005800320

[2026-04-13 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM pays respects to 2 killed firefighters in Wando

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Monday paid his respects to two firefighters killed in a warehouse fire the previous day in the southwestern county of Wando.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413005600315

[2026-04-13 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BOK chief nominee Shin vows to sell foreign assets amid controversy

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, the Bank of Korea (BOK) governor nominee, said Monday he has already sold a significant portion of his foreign currency-denominated financial assets and plans to further reduce his exposure.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413004300320

[2026-04-13 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to test AI-based smart city tech in Southeast Asia

Snippet: South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence in five Southeast Asian countries, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms' global expansions, the land ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715779

[2026-04-13 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Pro-N. Korea paper claims reliance on U.S.-led order risks national interests amid Mideast war

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- A pro-North Korea newspaper based in Japan on Monday called for countries to distance themselves from the United States in a bid to defend their national interests amid the U.S.-Iran war and Tehran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413004400315

[2026-04-13 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Illit to drop Korean version of Japanese anime song

Snippet: Illit's Korean-language version of “Bubee,” the opening song used for Japanese animation "Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly," is set to release Monday evening.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715745

[2026-04-13 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't, ruling party to announce plan to reduce car insurance premium after curbs on public vehicles

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government agreed Monday to announce a plan next week to reduce car insurance premiums as an odd-even rule for public vehicles has been implemented to curb demand from rising oil prices from the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003900315

[2026-04-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to test AI-based smart city tech in Southeast Asia

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) in five Southeast Asian countries, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms' global expansions, the land ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003100320

[2026-04-13 11:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to expand FTA with emerging markets to diversify supply chains: finance chief

Snippet: South Korea aims to expand its free trade agreement network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715725

[2026-04-13 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to expand FTA with emerging markets to diversify supply chains: finance chief

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to expand its free trade agreement (FTA) network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003700320

[2026-04-13 11:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Energy targets 50% productivity gain by 2028 on AI push

Snippet: LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Monday it aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through artificial intelligence transformation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715694

[2026-04-13 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'Salmokji' debuts atop weekend box office chart

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The horror thriller "Salmokji: Whispering Water" led the box office, drawing over 530,000 moviegoers in its opening weekend, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003600315

[2026-04-13 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: NCT's Taeyong to drop collaboration single with Anderson .Paak

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- NCT member Taeyong will release a new single, "Rock Solid," featuring American pop star Anderson .Paak on Friday, his agency SM Entertainment said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003500315

[2026-04-13 11:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Exports up 36.7% during first 10 days of April on robust chip demand

Snippet: South Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of April, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10715645

[2026-04-13 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean currency slides amid failed U.S.-Iran talks, Hormuz blockade

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened markedly against the U.S. dollar Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes peace talks with Iran failed to make a breakthrough.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003400320

[2026-04-13 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea includes foreign residents with ‘close ties’ to citizens in state relief plan

Snippet: The limited inclusion of non-citizens in state relief programmes has been a recurring source of controversy in the country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349827/south-korea-includes-foreign-residents-close-ties-citizens-state-relief-plan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-13 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of the Interior and Safety] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea includes foreign residents with ‘close ties’ to citizens in state relief plan

Snippet: The limited inclusion of non-citizens in state relief programmes has been a recurring source of controversy in the country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3349827/south-korea-includes-foreign-residents-close-ties-citizens-state-relief-plan

[2026-04-13 10:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LG Energy targets 50 pct productivity gain by 2028 on AI push

Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Monday it aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through artificial intelligence transformation (AX).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260413003300320

[2026-04-13 10:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Here's what your smartphone says about you in Korea’s dating scene

Snippet: Galaxy or iPhone: Subtle cue to size up a match

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10710822