Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-02 13:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than 4.4 trillion won ($2.9 billion) in foreign capital has flowed into South Korea's bond market this week, financial authorities said Thursday, as the country began its phased inclusion in a key global government bond index managed by FTSE Russell.
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[2026-04-02 13:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean doctors aboard a flight to the Philippines helped save a passenger who was unable to breathe, one of the physicians said Thursday.
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[2026-04-02 11:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Thursday, following a sharp gain in the previous session, ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled message on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-02 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday as US President Donald Trump hinted that an end to the monthlong war in the Middle East could be near.
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[2026-04-02 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in March from a year earlier, mainly due to a hike in global oil prices caused by prolonged tensions in the Middle East, government data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-02 10:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: On the heels of two consecutive losses, South Korea have dropped three spots to No. 25 in the latest FIFA rankings released Thursday.
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[2026-04-02 10:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea was "not helpful" to the United States, noting the presence of American troops "in harm's way" in the Asian country "right next to a nuclear force," as he highlighted the need for countries to secure the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean players account for three of the top positions in the 2026 rankings of Asia’s best soccer players, underscoring the country’s growing influence in the sport.
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[2026-04-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-02 00:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A Department of Defense employee died mid-flight after a panicked cabin crew forgot to attach her mask to an oxygen tank and failed to provide live-saving instructions on how to use a defibrillator, a lawsuit alleges.
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[2026-04-01 23:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Senior diplomats from South Korea and the United States discussed joint efforts Wednesday to bolster their alliance through various public diplomacy initiatives, ranging from digital communication to people-to-people exchanges, the foreign ministry said.
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[2026-04-01 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pose for a photo before their meeting at presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Kim Do-hun/Yonhap via AP)
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[2026-04-01 19:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Iran war has entered a prolonged phase, reshaping strategic debates far beyond the Middle East. It is no longer a regional conflict but a reference point for broader security discussions. As the Iran war drags on, a growing wave of analysis seeks to draw parallels between Tehran and Pyongyang.
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[2026-04-01 19:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Emergency shipments of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates are on their way to South Korea in line with the countries' recent agreement, the industry ministry said Wednesday, noting Seoul has already received the first batch from the Gulf nation.
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[2026-04-01 18:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the US-Iran conflict.
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[2026-04-01 18:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's sports minister has sent a message of condolence over the death of Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving former member of the International Olympic Committee, the ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 18:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Directors and producers gather in Seoul weeks after the film's historic double win
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[2026-04-01 18:38 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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[2026-04-01 18:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trend of ambushing people with mask of Black rapper condemned as racist, potentially dangerous
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[2026-04-01 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The International Olympic Committee announced on April 1 that former IOC member Chang Ung of North Korea passed away on March 29 at the age of 87.
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[2026-04-01 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prices for ingredients and packaging have risen by as much as 30 per cent since the start of the Iran war
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[2026-04-01 17:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BAT Korea Manufacturing, the local production arm of global tobacco group British American Tobacco, is showcasing how ESG is evolving from one-off giving to sustained, community-focused action.
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[2026-04-01 17:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol received more than 1.2 billion won ($825,000) in inmate funds during roughly eight months of detention, local media reported, citing Justice Ministry data.
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[2026-04-01 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Sejong University drew about 600 foreign students from 43 countries to a career and startup forum in Seoul last week, part of efforts to connect overseas talent with employers as South Korea faces labor shortages.
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[2026-04-01 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ministry announces ban on cognitive instruction for toddlers and tightened regulation for academies, but questions remain over vague definitions and potential easy workarounds
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[2026-04-01 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China, US demand lifts exports despite Middle East risks; Kospi, won rebound
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[2026-04-01 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 17:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Google executives met South Korean regulators on Wednesday to explain planned changes to its app marketplace, including lower commissions and the introduction of alternative payment options.
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[2026-04-01 17:04 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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[2026-04-01 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-04-01 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Volvo Cars said Wednesday it aims to sell 2,000 units annually of its flagship EX90 electric SUV in Korea, as it steps up its push in the premium EV segment.
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[2026-04-01 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-04-01 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Navy will launch a task force dedicated to nuclear-powered submarines starting May 1 as part of efforts to build a personnel training and education system for future operations, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-01 16:05 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants
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[2026-04-01 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: To the Hangeul supporters, it is an act of confidence. To opponents, a passing trend. Gwanghwamun Gate stands waiting.
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[2026-04-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will allow up to two persons accompanying key participants at large international conferences to use dedicated fast-track immigration lanes at airports and seaports starting Wednesday, expanding an existing entry program.
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[2026-04-01 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bangladesh marked its 55th Independence and Martyrs Day in Seoul on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-01 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Fuel surcharges for flights operated by South Korean airlines have surged by as much as threefold from the previous month in April due to the spike in global oil prices, industry watchers said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Education Ministry on Wednesday distributed multilingual guidebooks on sexual violence prevention to international students through support centers nationwide, as the foreign student population continues to grow.
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[2026-04-01 15:39 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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[2026-04-01 15:39 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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[2026-04-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Fear of being embroiled in cyberbullying affects students, teachers and parents alike
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[2026-04-01 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Then North Korea’s IOC representative Chang Ung arrives after a flight from Pyongyang at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Jan. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
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[2026-04-01 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The traditions of Korean ginseng, long associated with health and longevity, and the practice of the traditional martial art taekwondo are now vying for inclusion on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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[2026-04-01 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PMG appoints veteran K-pop producer Samuel Ku to lead Korea office, aiming to launch globally competitive artists
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[2026-04-01 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan has filed criminal complaints against several YouTubers over false claims that oil stored in Ulsan was diverted to North Korea.
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[2026-04-01 13:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean government plans to financially support those adopting dogs that have retired from years of public service, through a subsidization program announced Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 13:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A new policy consultation council of the country's top finance officials kicked off Wednesday in a bid to bolster cooperation among economy-related authorities in devising macroeconomic policies amid heightening global uncertainties, government officials said.
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[2026-04-01 13:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea joined the World Government Bond Index on Wednesday, the finance chief said, expressing hopes that the inclusion will help stabilize the country's foreign exchange and financial markets.
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[2026-04-01 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has applied for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its ginseng culture and is planning a future application for the training culture of its traditional martial art of taekwondo, the heritage authority said Wednesday.
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