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    [2026-03-29 13:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Free public transit proposed to combat rising costs amid Middle East conflict
    Snippet: Rebuilding Korea Party chair calls for Korean equivalent to Germany's '9 euro ticket' public transport initiative
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704905
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    [2026-03-29 13:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Han River cruise grounds in shallows, prompting passenger evacuation
    Snippet: A sightseeing boat cruising on the Han River in Seoul ran aground Saturday evening, prompting a brief rescue operation.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704892
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    [2026-03-29 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: North Korea conducts engine test for long-range missile
    Snippet: This photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, claps hands as he was re-elected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, during the party’s Congress in Pyongyang, on Feb. 22, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government.
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-kim-missile-engine-test-us-bdc130f08bed4fd569bdd041ce2c67aa
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    [2026-03-29 13:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Defense stocks rise, autos, shipbuilders fall amid Middle East tensions
    Snippet: The market capitalization of defense stocks rose while that of auto and shipbuilding shares fell on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index about a month after US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, bourse data showed Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704886
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    [2026-03-29 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Photo News] Spring blossoms bloom across Korea
    Snippet: Visitors crowd the streets along cherry blossom-lined streams and railway tracks in Jinhae, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, as the nation’s largest spring flower festival draws large numbers from its first weekend.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704884
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    [2026-03-29 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Hyo Joo Kim sets 54-hole LPGA record and builds 4-shot lead over Korda
    Snippet: Spectators are seen reflected on the sunglasses of Hyo Joo Kim, of South Korea, before she hits from the third tee during the final round of the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup golf tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/hyo-joo-kim-phoenix-lpga-nelly-korda-record-556dd55a4a1fb62c87ec81f41c07e65c
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    [2026-03-29 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korean won falls to 4th-lowest monthly level amid foreign outflows
    Snippet: The South Korean currency has fallen sharply to its fourth-lowest level against the US dollar in March amid a foreign selloff on the stock market, financial data showed Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704871
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    [2026-03-29 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Son Heung-min calls on S. Korean teammates to learn from humbling loss to Ivory Coast
    Snippet: With South Korea trying to pick up the pieces after a 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast in their friendly match in England on Saturday, captain Son Heung-min insisted the team must use the occasion as a learning experience.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704869
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    [2026-03-29 12:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea co-sponsors UN resolution on N. Korean human rights
    Snippet: South Korea has joined as a co-sponsor of this year's U.N. resolution on North Korean human rights, the foreign ministry said Saturday, despite earlier expectations that Seoul might skip the move in line with its conciliatory gestures toward Pyongyang.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704866
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    [2026-03-29 11:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies; 5 survivors left
    Snippet: A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, the gender ministry said Saturday, bringing the number of officially registered surviving victims down to five.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704843
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    [2026-03-29 11:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA
    Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a ground test of a high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine using a composite carbon fiber material, saying the test was a part of the North's five-year plan to upgrade its strategic strike capabilities, according to state media Sunday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704827
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    [2026-03-29 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea blanked by Ivory Coast in 1st match of World Cup year
    Snippet: Unlucky on offense and sloppy on defense, South Korea lost to Ivory Coast 4-0 in England on Saturday in their first match of the World Cup year.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704824
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    [2026-03-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Samsung, SK Hynix step up China investments to combat global AI memory shortage
    Snippet: Despite the renewed investments, the trend may be difficult to sustain as China remains under US export controls, say analysts
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3348159/south-korean-chip-giants-step-china-investments-combat-global-ai-memory-shortage
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    [2026-03-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea moves to curb social media algorithms for children
    Snippet: South Korean lawmakers are seeking legal means to limit exposure of "algorithm-driven" content to children as concerns over the influence digital content have on minors grow.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704811
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    [2026-03-29 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: US lawmakers plan to visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi
    Snippet: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., leaves after a closed door briefing on the Iran war before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/congress-taiwan-china-japan-south-korea-trump-eb546b420ab4968275996c3acc7c2a4d
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    [2026-03-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: ‘ABC’ takes on a new meaning in South Korean politics
    Snippet: The "ABC theory" is fanning internal strife within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, dividing supporters of the party and President Lee Jae Myung.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703678
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    [2026-03-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Hangeul defines Korean identity: Kim Jin-myung
    Snippet: Bestselling author on why he turned to King Sejong and Hangeul in his latest 'The Land of Sejong'
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703575
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    [2026-03-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea rolls out spring travel discounts to boost regional tourism
    Snippet: South Korea is betting on spring travel to revive local tourism, rolling out one of its most expansive domestic travel campaigns, complete with steep transport discounts, hotel deals and cash-back incentives.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703303
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    [2026-03-28 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: All 5 games sell out to begin 2026 KBO season
    Snippet: All five games on the first day of the 2026 South Korean baseball season Saturday were played in front of sellout crowds, as the league's quest for yet another attendance record got off to a rousing start.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704736
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    [2026-03-28 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo found dead at 44
    Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, known for his roles in television dramas such as “Miss Monte-Cristo” and “Private Lives,” has died at the age of 44, his agency confirmed Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/south-korean-actor-lee-sang-bo-found-dead-at-44/2309722
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    [2026-03-28 13:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Number of foreign students in S. Korea surpasses 310,000 for 1st time
    Snippet: The number of foreign students studying in South Korea has surpassed 310,000 for the first time, government data showed Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704668
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    [2026-03-28 12:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea, Ukraine FMs agree to handle issue of N. Korean POWs in line with humanitarian principles
    Snippet: The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles, Seoul's foreign ministry said Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704661
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    [2026-03-28 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Coach stresses quick transitions in pre-World Cup friendly vs. Ivory Coast
    Snippet: South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo will look for his players to make quick transitions in their pre-World Cup friendly match against Ivory Coast near London this weekend.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704657
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    [2026-03-28 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: N. Korea's Kim says ties with China put on 'new high stage' in message to Xi
    Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assessed relations between North Korea and China as being put on a "new high stage" in his message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704655
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    [2026-03-28 12:30 UTC+10:00] [waterboarding] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Death of South Korean ‘torture expert’ reopens authoritarian era wounds
    Snippet: Lee Geun-an, who was notorious for using methods such as ‘chicken roasting’ and water torture on victims, did not regret his past
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3348204/death-south-korean-torture-expert-reopens-authoritarian-era-wounds
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    [2026-03-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Painter Eunnam Hong explores identity through haunting self-portraits
    Snippet: The New York-based Korean artist cites filmmakers Wong Kar-wai, John Cassavetes and Hong Sang-soo, and painter Elizabeth Peyton as inspirations
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3348104/painter-eunnam-hong-explores-identity-through-haunting-self-portraits
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    [2026-03-28 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘BTS: The Comeback Live: ARIRANG’ on Netflix, Where The K-Pop Kings Re-Assemble With A Worldwide Event
    Snippet: Three years, five months, six days, a period of seconds…for the ARMY and anyone BTS curious, the Netflix event BTS: The Comeback Live: ARIRANG brings a long pop music hiatus to a close. Going live on Saturday, March 21st, 8pm Seoul, South Korea time – bright and early here in America – BTS brings out a set that features highlights from their brand-new album (ARIRANG was released March 20th) and a full round of greetings from all seven members of
    Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/27/bts-the-comeback-live-arirang-netflix-review/
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    [2026-03-28 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: RT News
    Title: Key Russian ally to open embassy in North Korea
    Snippet: Belarus has announced plans to open an embassy in North Korea following talks between President Alexander Lukashenko and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. The two leaders signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, aiming for deeper coordination at a time of “global transformation.”
    Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/636440-belarus-to-open-embassy-north-korea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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    [2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: COS stages first runway show in Seoul
    Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/cos-stages-first-runway-show-in-seoul/2309219
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    [2026-03-27 21:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Reporters from 30 countries to attend World Journalists Conference in Korea
    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/10704553
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    [2026-03-27 19:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee stresses ‘peace’ at West Sea memorial, avoids mention of North Korea
    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/10704524
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    [2026-03-27 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Miyeokguk, seaweed soup for birthdays and recovery
    Snippet: By Korean Food Promotion Institute
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704515
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    [2026-03-27 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul stocks end tad lower amid mixed signals on Iran war
    Snippet: South Korean stocks closed a tad lower Friday after paring most of their earlier losses amid the United States' mixed signals on its war against Iran and eased concerns over the chipmaking industry. The local currency lost ground against the greenback.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704468
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    [2026-03-27 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Pentagon skips release of troop review, raising USFK concerns, but immediate impact unlikely
    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/10704453
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    [2026-03-27 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Conservative floor leader slams Seoul’s North Korea policy, calls for minister’s removal
    Snippet: A senior conservative lawmaker on Friday criticized the Lee Jae Myung administration’s North Korea policy, arguing it emboldens Pyongyang and calling for the immediate removal of the unification minister.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704452
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    [2026-03-27 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Man behind airport bomb scares ordered to pay compensation
    Snippet: A man in his 30s who is serving prison time for making false terrorism warnings against five major South Korean airports has been ordered to pay 29.3 million won ($20,000) to the state to compensate for related losses, court officials said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704390
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    [2026-03-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: History museum for pre-teens opens in Seoul
    Snippet: Seoul Children's Museum of History, promoting itself as "the first museum for tweens (age 8-12), opened to the public on Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704280
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    [2026-03-27 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Incheon Airport celebrates 25 years, targets 100m annual passengers
    Snippet: Incheon Airport set its goal to push toward 100 million annual passengers, as it marks its 25th anniversary this week.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704330
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    [2026-03-27 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 13% of Korean adults don't exercise at all: survey
    Snippet: Nearly 13 percent of adults in South Korea did no exercise whatsoever in 2025, up by more than 50 percent compared to the previous year, a survey showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704285
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    [2026-03-27 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Outrage grows over AI videos mocking Korean independence hero Ahn Jung-geun
    Snippet: Public outrage has intensified following the emergence of TikTok videos that use artificial intelligence to mock Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704281
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    [2026-03-27 13:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul officials advise against taking cars to the Seoul Sports Complex this weekend
    Snippet: Area around Jamsil sports arenas expecting 60,000 people, with opening of 2026 baseball season, basketball regular season games
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704244
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    [2026-03-27 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea joins France-hosted 35-nation military chiefs' meeting on Hormuz: officials
    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/10704154
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    [2026-03-27 13:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: NK, Belarus leaders exchange assault rifle, gold coin at summit
    Snippet: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko presented North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with an assault rifle at their summit on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704151
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    [2026-03-27 13:08 UTC+10:00] [Alexander Lukashenko] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: North Korea and Belarus sign friendship treaty on Lukashenko’s first visit
    Snippet: Kim Jong-un and Alexander Lukashenko formalise ties in Pyongyang, agree to cooperate in an array of fields
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/diplomacy/article/3348067/north-korea-and-belarus-sign-friendship-treaty-lukashenkos-first-visit
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    [2026-03-27 12:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Trade minister leads WTO reform talks, discusses trade issues with member states at MC-14
    Snippet: South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo led discussions on the World Trade Organization's needed reform amid growing uncertainties in the global trade environment during the ongoing WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon, his office said Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704091
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    [2026-03-27 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: China's Xi sends congratulatory letter to N. Korea's Kim on reelection as president of state affairs: KCNA
    Snippet: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as president of the State Affairs Commission, the North's state media reported Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704085
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    [2026-03-27 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Disabled activists stage 'bus-boarding' protest in central Seoul
    Snippet: A disability rights advocacy group staged a surprise "bus-boarding" protest in central Seoul during the morning rush hour Friday, causing partial road closures and severe traffic congestion.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704030
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    [2026-03-27 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul stocks open sharply lower on renewed Mideast tensions
    Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply lower on Friday on increased risk-off sentiment following renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703991
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    [2026-03-27 11:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: N. Korea, Belarus hold summit, sign friendship treaty: KCNA
    Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held summit talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang and signed a treaty on friendship and cooperation, the North's state media reported Friday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703960
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    [2026-03-27 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: New York Post
    Title: Veterans tear apart heiress’s boyfriend after eagle-eyed experts spot problem with his Navy record
    Snippet: Military veterans are sounding off about a Democratic congressional candidate who they say inflated his Navy record and used a deceased Korea War vet’s gravesite as a campaign prop.
    Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/us-news/veterans-blast-ca-dem-candidate-who-exaggerated-navy-record/
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