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    Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only

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    [2026-03-31 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Declassified documents show N. Korea's strong backlash against growing S. Korea–China ties in mid-1990s
    Snippet: North Korea sharply reacted to growing relations between South Korea and China in the mid-1990s, even threatening to establish formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan in retaliation, declassified dossiers showed Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706779
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    [2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea’s ETF race heats up over SpaceX's blockbuster IPO
    Snippet: Strong Tesla-driven retail appetite fuels race for SpaceX exposure
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706766
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    [2026-03-31 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Impact of Middle East war hits Korea’s medical sector
    Snippet: Oil-linked supply crunch drives up prices of medical consumables, adding pressure on deficit-hit hospitals
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706765
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    [2026-03-31 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: KT names B2B veteran as new CEO, signals AI shift
    Snippet: KT Corp. named Park Yoon-young as its new chief executive officer on Tuesday, marking a leadership change as the telecom giant moves to stabilize management and accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706762
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    [2026-03-31 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul turns down billboard brightness across the city
    Snippet: Brightness guidelines lowered to curb light pollution, visual fatigue
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706756
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    [2026-03-31 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korean fantasy epic with record-breaking deal finds recognition in France
    Snippet: ‘The Bird That Drinks Tears’ shortlisted for French literary prize; set for English release in June
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706744
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    [2026-03-31 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Star translator's alleged criminal past casts shadow over 'Project Hail Mary'
    Snippet: Ryan Gosling's sci-fi hit was cruising toward a strong Korean run when allegations over the man behind its subtitles sparked a backlash
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706721
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    [2026-03-31 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 72-hour performance tests limits of theater in sleepless sound experiment
    Snippet: An unusual performance unfolded in Seoul last weekend — one that drew attention on social media for offering free overnight stays in the Hannam-dong area. “Pavilion 72,” presented by the National Theater Company of Korea, began at 6 p.m. on Thursday and ran continuously for 72 hours until Sunday evening at the Zoom Arts Center in Yongsan-gu.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706717
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    [2026-03-31 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea launches first oil swap program to offset Middle East risks
    Snippet: South Korea is launching its first strategic oil swap program, lending government crude reserves to refiners in exchange for future deliveries of alternative supplies, as tensions in the Middle East threaten key shipping routes.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706695
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    [2026-03-31 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: JTI Korea steps up e-cigarette battle with new Ploom device
    Snippet: JTI Korea, a unit of Japan Tobacco International, is pushing deeper into Korea's competitive tobacco market with the launch of Ploom Aura, its most advanced device yet.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706677
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    [2026-03-31 16:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: AWS to invest W7tr in Korea for AI, cloud expansion
    Snippet: Amazon Web Services Korea said it plans to invest an additional 7 trillion won ($4.6 billion) in South Korea by 2031 to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, while stepping up the use of AI in cybersecurity.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706665
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    [2026-03-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Amorepacific, Viol Medical Sign MOU on Beauty and Medical Devices
    Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amorepacific announced on March 27 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Viol Medical, an energy‑based medical device company, to collaborate in the beauty and medical device sectors. The collaboration aligns with Amorepacific's long‑term strategy to provide holistic beauty solutions that connect skincare with beauty devices.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706643
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    [2026-03-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Paik Jong-won to resume expansion, as 'most allegations cleared'
    Snippet: Paik Jong-won, celebrity chef and CEO of restaurant franchise operator Theborn Korea, has said he will resume business expansion, following the resolution of most allegations raised against the company last year.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706631
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    [2026-03-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: At Korean saunas, strangers become friends through sweat and soaking
    Snippet: Where saunas meet coffee and running, connections become more natural and deeply human, say saunagoers
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706630
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    [2026-03-31 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea’s youngest children see sharpest rise in antidepressant use
    Snippet: Antidepressant use among those under 19 more than doubles in five years
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706629
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    [2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea Ginseng Corp. rebrands as KGC, eyes global growth
    Snippet: Korea Ginseng Corp. said Tuesday it will rebrand as “KGC” in April, marking a strategic shift toward becoming a global health and wellness company.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706626
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    [2026-03-31 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Uzbek deputy minister, Herald pledge deeper Korea-Uzbekistan economic diplomacy
    Snippet: Ilzat Kasymov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young on Tuesday vowed to cooperate in deepening economic ties between Korea and Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706625
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    [2026-03-31 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Center Pompidou Hanwha to open in June with French-Korean curatorship
    Snippet: Centre Pompidou Hanwha will open in June at the 63 Building annex in Yeouido, presenting works from the French museum’s collection alongside a curatorial framework that integrates Korean art history.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706624
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    [2026-03-31 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: South Korea proposes over $17 billion in additional budget to ease energy costs as Iran war rages on
    Snippet: South Korea on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget worth 26.2 trillion won (about $17.1 billion) to ease the burden of rising energy prices on households and industries as the Middle east conflict has created a supply crunch.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/31/south-korea-budget-energy-costs-iran-war-.html
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    [2026-03-31 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG Electronics mandates AI training for executives
    Snippet: LG Electronics put every Korea-based executive through a two-day AI transformation program at its Digital Park campus in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, as the company moves to integrate artificial intelligence into all its operations.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706615
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    [2026-03-31 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Oil steadies and Asian stocks are mostly lower on mixed signs on Iran
    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, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stock-markets-war-oil-trump-iran-84a7c46b51b3583f743c8da6a40d36ac
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    [2026-03-31 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul could invoke emergency fiscal orders over Mideast energy crisis: Lee
    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/10706591
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    [2026-03-31 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: UN adopts N. Korea human rights resolution for 24th year
    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/10706587
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    [2026-03-31 15:33 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Bin bag panic grips South Korea as huge Iran war crisis budget agreed
    Snippet: The won is at a 17-year low, parliament is in damage control mode and shop shelves are being stripped clean of plastic bags
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3348485/bin-bag-panic-grips-south-korea-huge-iran-war-crisis-budget-agreed
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    [2026-03-31 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Gov't proposes W26.2tr extra budget, including W4.8tr for cash handouts, to cushion Mideast impact
    Snippet: The Seoul government on Tuesday proposed a supplementary budget of 26.2 trillion won ($17.1 billion) largely aimed at cushioning the impact of surging fuel prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that will include cash handouts for about 70 percent of the population.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706553
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    [2026-03-31 13:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea to spend W434b for scientific survey, research on Dokdo
    Snippet: South Korea plans to spend 433.9 billion won ($285 million) through 2030 to expand scientific survey and other research projects on the easternmost islets of Dokdo, officials said Tuesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706493
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    [2026-03-31 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BOK chief nominee Shin plays down ‘hawk’ label, stresses flexibility
    Snippet: South Korea’s central bank chief nominee Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday downplayed concerns over a more hawkish monetary stance, stressing the need for flexibility in responding to economic conditions rather than adhering to rigid policy labels.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706392
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    [2026-03-31 13:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BOK chief nominee says FX risks in S. Korea limited amid ample dollar liquidity
    Snippet: Shin Hyun-song, nominee for governor of the Bank of Korea, said Tuesday there are no major concerns over the current level of the local currency, emphasizing that dollar liquidity remains ample.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706374
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    [2026-03-31 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Late British Army Lt. Col. named Korean War hero of April
    Snippet: The veterans ministry on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. Col. James Power Carne as the Korean War hero of April in recognition of his service during the 1950-53 war.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706360
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    [2026-03-31 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korean won hits fresh 17-year low over oil supply concerns
    Snippet: The South Korean won opened lower against the US dollar Tuesday, hitting its weakest level in 17 years, as the escalating Middle East conflict fueled fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies and broader economic impacts.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706302
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    [2026-03-31 12:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seventeen to host fan meetings in June
    Snippet: Seventeen will host two fan meetups this summer in Incheon, agency Pledis Entertainment announced Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706297
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    [2026-03-31 11:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 2 Korean trainee seafarers return home from Hormuz Strait; 175 remain onboard
    Snippet: Two South Korean maritime trainees have returned home Tuesday after disembarking from a vessel stranded for about a month in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping ruote disrupted by the ongoing Middle East conflict, local reports said.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706187
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    [2026-03-31 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea to take on Austria at full strength: coach
    Snippet: South Korea will face Austria in their next men's football friendly match at full strength, with a couple of key attackers ready to roll after being limited in their previous contest, head coach Hong Myung-bo said.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706157
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    [2026-03-31 10:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on N. Korea's human rights
    Snippet: The UN Human Rights Council has adopted this year's UN resolution on North Korea's human rights situation, co-sponsored by South Korea and 49 other nations.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10706088
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    [2026-03-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Graphic News] National park visitors rebound
    Snippet: The number of visitors at South Korea’s national parks continued to rise in 2025, extending the post-COVID recovery trend.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705934
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    [2026-03-31 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘BTS: The Return’ on Netflix, A Documentary Look At The Boy Band As They Plan Their Big Comeback
    Snippet: Back in 2022, one of the biggest bands on the planet was forced to pull the plug. But with their mandatory service in the South Korean military concluded, BTS – RM, J-Hope, Suga, Jung Kook, V, Jimin, and Jin – are back in action, and prepping a new record aimed at their ARMY fanbase the world over.
    Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/30/bts-the-return-netflix-review/
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    [2026-03-31 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Moscow Times
    Title: South Korea Revives Naphtha Imports From Russia Amid Looming Shortage
    Snippet: South Korea has purchased Russian naphtha for the first time in four years as disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz force refiners to seek alternative supplies.
    Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/30/south-korea-revives-naphtha-imports-from-russia-amid-looming-shortage-a92375
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    [2026-03-31 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Guardian Australia
    Title: The nightmarish sounds of Squid Game composer Jung Jae-il: ‘Having no identity very much defines my identity’
    Snippet: Korean composer behind Netflix’s most-watched series on world tour celebrating calculated imperfection in his scores
    Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/31/squid-game-composer-jung-jae-il
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    [2026-03-31 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: CNBC
    Title: Samsung-backed AI chip firm Rebellions raises $400 million ahead of IPO
    Snippet: South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions said Monday it has raised $400 million as it looks to expand into the U.S. market ahead of a public listing.
    Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/30/ai-chip-startup-rebellions-raises-400-million-ipo.html
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    [2026-03-30 22:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 60 S. Korean workers evacuate from Iraq amid war in Middle East
    Snippet: A total of 60 South Korean corporate workers based in Iraq had been evacuated to safety amid the continuing war in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705988
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    [2026-03-30 22:15 UTC+10:00] [Zsolt-Tihamer Visontay] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: 22-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim wows the Hong Kong Arts Festival
    Snippet: The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3348389/22-year-old-pianist-yunchan-lim-wows-hong-kong-arts-festival
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    [2026-03-30 21:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul seeks to calm rush to buy rubbish bags over Mideast war
    Snippet: South Korea's energy minister sought Monday to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags after sales in Seoul jumped nearly fivefold due to energy supply concerns sparked by the Middle East war.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705961
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    [2026-03-30 20:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG Chem secures 27,000 tons of Russian naphtha
    Snippet: LG Chem, South Korea's leading chemical company, has secured 27,000 tons of naphtha from Russia amid a potential supply shortage caused by the war in the Middle East, the industry ministry and business circles said Monday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705958
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    [2026-03-30 20:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Market operator finds 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases over past year
    Snippet: South Korea's bourse operator said Monday it had identified 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases in the first year since launching a real-time monitoring system and referred them to authorities for investigation.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705955
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    [2026-03-30 20:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: SCBX, Kakao Bank set up Bank X for Thai virtual bank venture
    Snippet: SCBX, the Thai financial group partnered with Korea's Kakao Bank in a virtual banking venture, has set up a new subsidiary that will later serve as the corporate entity for the digital lender.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705933
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    [2026-03-30 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Exclusive] Lee Soo-man likely to meet Macron in Seoul: source
    Snippet: CTGA’s collaboration with SACEM has helped connect K-pop mogul to France’s music industry and leadership
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705913
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    [2026-03-30 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Man-Ki Kim] Tehran-ro and the Strait of Hormuz
    Snippet: In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose cooperation over distance.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705011
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    [2026-03-30 19:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Best places to enjoy spring in Seoul
    Snippet: Spring is settling over Seoul, bringing warmer breezes, longer days and streets lined with blossoms.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705904
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    [2026-03-30 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Air China resumes flights to North Korea after 6-year pause
    Snippet: BEIJING — Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/air-china-resumes-flights-to-north-korea-after-6-year-pause/2310227
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    [2026-03-30 18:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BTS’ ‘Swim’ sets sail on Han River cruise experience
    Snippet: As BTS’ new track “Swim” echoed across the Han River, a cruise ship slicing through the river became the center of a unique fan experience, blending music, visuals and memorable shared moments among fans under Seoul’s spring night sky.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705876
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