[2026-04-03 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Imported car sales jump 34.6 pct in March on strong EV demand

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose 34.6 percent in March from a year earlier, supported by more working days and robust demand for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403003200320

[2026-04-03 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean currency rises amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Friday, rebounding from a steep decline in the previous session, as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of progress amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403003000320

[2026-04-03 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Chairman Kwang Mo Koo Visits U.S. ESS Hub 'Vertech,' Emphasizing Leadership in AI-Era Energy Infrastructure

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwang Mo Koo, Chairman and CEO of LG Corp., recently visited the United States to review the Group's future growth strategies, focusing on energy infrastructure as a backbone of the AI era.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709206

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean Air, France's Exotrail sign MOU for orbit transfer vehicle development

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French aerospace company Exotrail to jointly develop an orbit transfer vehicle (OTV).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002700320

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea joins Britain-led ministerial meeting on Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined dozens of other countries for a Britain-led top diplomats' meeting to discuss ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz free and open, as concerns deepen over Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway amid the spiraling Middle East crisis.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002800315

[2026-04-03 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Twins reliever trying to capitalize on chance to pitch in key spots

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins reliever Woo Kang-hoon worked hard during spring training to finally establish himself in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) six years after getting drafted out of high school. But the 23-year-old wasn't sure what kind of opportunity he would receive.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002600315

[2026-04-03 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim vows to advance ties with Vietnam in reply to Vietnamese president

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to advance his nation's ties with Vietnam in a reply to Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, state media reported Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002300315

[2026-04-03 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709187

[2026-04-03 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Food exports up 4% in Q1 on popularity of ramyeon, fruits

Snippet: South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709184

[2026-04-03 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares open higher amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002500320

[2026-04-03 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Food exports up 4 pct in Q1 on popularity of ramyeon, fruits

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002000320

[2026-04-03 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't to prepare more measures to ease consumption strain amid Mideast tensions: finance chief

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The government will introduce additional measures to address potential constraints on consumption stemming from recent energy-saving efforts amid the Middle East crisis, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002100320

[2026-04-03 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of an LP version of their "Arirang" album, BigHit Music said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403002400315

[2026-04-03 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean investment projects in US to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior US official

Snippet: A senior official of US President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709148

[2026-04-03 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026

Snippet: BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship solutions at the trade show taking place from 8 – 10 July 2026 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709144

[2026-04-03 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Done tweaking, Tigers ace Naile focusing on execution in 3rd KBO season

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers starter James Naile dominated the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in his first season in 2024 with the sweeper, a variant of the slider with substantial horizontal movement. His wasn't the first sweeper thrown in the South Korean league but it was by far the most effective.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001400315

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee, Macron set for summit to deepen bilateral cooperation

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold summit talks on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies, energy and coordination on international issues.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001500315

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Cherry blossom concerts and cozy crafts

Snippet: Cherry blossoms set the stage for a lively atmosphere in Yeouido this weekend, where an outdoor concert series brings music to the banks of the Han River. On the other side of the city, near Seoul Forest, a quiet cafe in Seongdong-gu pairs coffee with knitting, offering an oasis of calming in the city.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708701

[2026-04-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Festivals, sights across Korea

Snippet: Set along Yangjaecheon, the Yangjae Art Salon is a multi-arts festival that blends nature, performance and local culture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708627

[2026-04-03 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects service facilities set to open at new housing area in Pyongyang

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected various service facilities set to open at a new housing district in Pyongyang, including car repair, pet and hair shops, touting them as a valuable foundation for a "socialist civilization," state media said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403001300315

[2026-04-03 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim visits museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has given a "field guidance" at the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations under construction, honoring the North's fallen soldiers who were killed in support of Russia in the war against ⁠Ukraine, state media said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000500315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 3)

Snippet: Trump's warning and Korea's looming burden

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000900315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 3)

Snippet: Energy supply shortage hits home: Trump tells countries that need energy from Hormuz Strait to 'take care of that passage'

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000800315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on April 3)

Snippet: Fragility of a milestone: Korea's export strength confronts currency volatility, geopolitical risk from Middle East

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000700315

[2026-04-03 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 3.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000600315

[2026-04-03 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign reserves log sharpest drop in about year in March amid weaker won: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves posted their sharpest monthly decline in about a year in March amid a stronger dollar and authorities' efforts to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402009800320

[2026-04-03 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean investment projects in U.S. to be unveiled 'over coming weeks': senior U.S. official

Snippet: WASHINGTON, April 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior official of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260403000400315

[2026-04-03 04:34 UTC+10:00] [Emmanuel Macron] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘You have to be serious’: Macron criticises Trump’s mixed messages about Nato and Iran

Snippet: Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/02/you-have-to-be-serious-macron-criticises-trumps-mixed-messages-about-nato-and-iran

[2026-04-03 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gaudio Lab Makes NAB Show Debut, Unveiling AI-Powered Content Localization Platform "Gaudio Studio Pro"

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading AI audio technology company, today announced its participation in NAB Show 2026, taking place April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NAB Show is the world's largest event for the media, entertainment, and broadcast technology industry. Gaudio Lab will showcase Gaudio Studio Pro (GSP), its AI-powered content localization platform, at the AI Innovation Pavilion in West Hall (Booth W2300I).

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10709014

[2026-04-02 23:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Twins starter Wells leans into self-belief for 1st win of KBO season

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- After his team's top two starters submitted subpar outings to begin the new season over the weekend, new LG Twins pitcher Lachlan Wells pitched a strong game Thursday to put the defending Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) champions back on track.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010700315

[2026-04-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Twins edge out Tigers for 2nd straight win in KBO

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- After losing their first three games of the season, the LG Twins have now won two straight games.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010600315

[2026-04-02 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: Korea Pavilion Concludes Successful Showcase at JEC World 2026, Secures $450,000 in Export Deals and Expands Global Partnerships

Snippet: PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the agency strengthened the global presence of Korea's carbon materials and advanced application technologies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708990

[2026-04-02 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB penalizes taxi driver in Cebu for alleged overcharging of K-pop artist

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered the impounding of a taxi unit and the filing of criminal charges against the driver and operator accused of overcharging a South Korean K-pop artist in Cebu.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/news/ltfrb-penalizes-taxi-driver-in-cebu-for-alleged-overcharging-of-k-pop-artist/2313534

[2026-04-02 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: FM Cho stresses cooperation on safe passage of Strait of Hormuz in phone talks with Japanese counterpart

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, on Thursday, and vowed close cooperation and communication on peace in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010500320

[2026-04-02 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Cheong Wa Dae expresses hope of restoring peace in Middle East following Trump's war speech

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae expressed hope Thursday for the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a pullback from involvement in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010400315

[2026-04-02 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit

Snippet: SEOUL — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/02/world/french-president-macron-lands-in-south-korea-after-japan-visit/2313215

[2026-04-02 20:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul voices hope for swift Mideast stability after Trump’s Iran speech: 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/10708950

[2026-04-02 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee reaffirms commitment to regain wartime command in meeting with U.S. lawmakers

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with a delegation of U.S. lawmakers Thursday and reaffirmed his commitment to regain wartime operational control from Washington as part of a push to take on a greater share of the defense burden on the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010200315

[2026-04-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee meets with US senators, discusses Middle East, OPCON, alliance roles

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/10708948

[2026-04-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [K-pop] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The US is no longer the go-to place’: How Korean culture is taking Latin America by storm

Snippet: Everything Korean – from K-pop and skincare to food and clothing – is booming in popularity in Chile, Mexico and Brazil

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/02/how-korean-culture-is-taking-latin-america-by-storm

[2026-04-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to host dinner for France's Macron ahead of summit

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to host a dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to mark his state visit and present symbolic gifts aimed at further deepening bilateral ties, Cheong Wa Dae said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402009700315

[2026-04-02 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Macron arrives in South Korea after Japan visit, touts Europe’s ‘predictability’

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday, after travelling from Japan where he praised Europe’s “predictability” in remarks seen as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump over the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/macron-arrives-south-korea-after-japan-visit-touts-europes

[2026-04-02 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tigers manager breathes sigh of relief after star player avoids injury

Snippet: SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho felt his heart drop Wednesday night when his prized third baseman Kim Do-yeong went down to the ground in apparent pain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260402010000315

[2026-04-02 19:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unidentified body, possibly N. Korean, found near inter-Korean border

Snippet: An unidentified body believed to be that of a man was found in the Imjin River in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708919

[2026-04-02 19:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea turns to US oil as Trump pushes allies

Snippet: South Korea is ramping up imports of US crude as the government and refiners move to secure alternative supplies amid concerns over potential disruptions from the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump urging allies to buy American oil.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708910

[2026-04-02 19:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Indonesia expand forest, wildfire cooperation amid climate risks

Snippet: The Korea Forest Service said Thursday it has signed a framework agreement on forestry cooperation and a separate memorandum of understanding on wildfire management and post-fire restoration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708896

[2026-04-02 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nam June Paik Estate returns to Seoul, signals shift in ties with Korean art world

Snippet: Video art pioneer Paik Nam-june's first ever work in the medium has arrived in Seoul for the exhibition “Nam June Paik: Rewind / Repeat.”

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708871

[2026-04-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Online sex trade targeting foreign tourists uncovered in Seoul crackdown

Snippet: South Korean police said Thursday they cracked down on 95 prostitution and other illicit establishments in Seoul in the first quarter, including venues that allegedly marketed sex services to foreign tourists through online platforms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708859

[2026-04-02 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean activist attempting to enter Gaza again, Seoul orders passport surrender

Snippet: A South Korean activist who had previously been detained in an Israeli prison for boarding a Gaza-bound aid ship has sparked controversy as she again attempts to visit the Palestinian enclave, news reports said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708821

[2026-04-02 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks drop nearly 4.5% amid dashed hope for swift end to Middle East war

Snippet: Seoul stocks fell sharply Thursday, as US President Donald Trump's renewed threat of strikes against Iran rattled investor sentiment and pushed up global oil prices. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10708814