Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-24 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Renault Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Metropolitan Government to invest in additional facilities for electric powertrain vehicle production at its Busan plant.
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[2026-03-24 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s matchmaking industry sheds stigma, becoming a strategic choice for singles seeking safer paths to marriage
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[2026-03-24 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: When the 2026 Major League Baseball season begins this week, there will be only one South Korean on an Opening Day roster.
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[2026-03-24 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-24 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors 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 24, 2026.
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[2026-03-24 11:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's producer prices rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, driven by higher agricultural costs and rising global oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 11:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday, as investors pin hopes on easing military tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-24 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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.
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[2026-03-24 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets jumped Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
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[2026-03-24 10:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As K-pop supergroup BTS returns from a four-year hiatus with its fifth album, “Arirang,” unauthorized merchandise has begun appearing on Chinese e-commerce platforms, a Korean professor said.
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[2026-03-24 10:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: “The King’s Warden” has become the highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history, surpassing 142.5 billion won ($142.5 million) in cumulative ticket sales.
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[2026-03-24 09:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The United States said Monday that South Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization maintained their self-declared developing country status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment in WTO negotiations.
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[2026-03-24 09:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un formally called South Korea the "most hostile state" and warned of merciless consequences if provoked, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
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[2026-03-24 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Energy systems across ASEAN+3 (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, plus China, Japan, and South Korea) are under increasing strain. Climate shocks are threatening infrastructure and supply. The rapid expansion of AI and digital infrastructure is driving a surge in electricity demand. And geopolitical tensions are adding new volatility to global energy markets.
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[2026-03-24 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: “BTS is so back,” leader RM said as the show opened.
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[2026-03-24 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL - North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported on Monday.
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[2026-03-24 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares in Hybe, the parent company of South Korean boyband BTS, fell 15% on Monday as their much-anticipated comeback in Seoul on Saturday drew a smaller crowd than expected.
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[2026-03-23 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday a summit between her brother and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won't happen if Japan sticks to “its anachronistic” approach.
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[2026-03-23 23:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as chairman of the State Affairs Commission, expressing hope for stronger bilateral relations, the Kremlin said Monday.
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[2026-03-23 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kim Yo Jong, a sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 2, 2019. (Jorge Silva/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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[2026-03-23 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: （德國之聲中文網）韓國電子入境卡（E-Arrival Card）將台灣列為「CHINA （TAIWAN）」的爭議持續受到關注，台灣外交部長林佳龍在22日播出的電視專訪中強調，若韓方在3月31日前未正面回應，台灣將自4月1日起在「台灣電子入國登錄表」中把韓國名稱改為「KOREA（SOUTH）」，以示對等。
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[2026-03-23 21:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's hopes for summit talks, saying Japan must first abandon "anachronistic practices."
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[2026-03-23 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korean foreign minister Cho Hyun asked his Iranian counterpart on Monday to ensure the safety of vessels that remain inside the Strait of Hormuz, his office said.
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[2026-03-23 21:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The defense ministry on Monday named Vice Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul as the new Navy chief, days after the former top officer offered to resign over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in late 2024.
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[2026-03-23 19:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: P&G Korea highlights early leadership training, as firms rethink hiring in AI era
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[2026-03-23 19:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A district government in Incheon said Monday it has decided to shut down a residential care center for the disabled after its chief was accused of having sexually abused 19 women in his care.
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[2026-03-23 19:25 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-03-23 18:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hybe has opened a new pop-up store space at its headquarters in Yongsan, central Seoul, offering fans a dedicated venue to experience its artists’ content, the company said Monday.
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[2026-03-23 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jeonbuk National University has requested a reevaluation after its medical school was placed on a one-year grace period following a nonaccreditation decision by the Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation, despite being granted an increased quota for the 2027 academic year, the Education Ministry said Monday.
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[2026-03-23 18:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean currency hit a fresh 17-year low against the US dollar on Monday, as geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran crisis continued to weigh on investor sentiment and drive demand for hard currency.
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[2026-03-23 17:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tax incentives aim to curb dollar demand, ease won pressure, though safe-haven appeal remains key variable
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[2026-03-23 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China-free defense supply chains open new opportunities for Korean battery makers beyond EV
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[2026-03-23 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell for the second straight month in February, due to a decline in both individual and corporate deposits, central bank data showed Monday.
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[2026-03-23 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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[2026-03-23 17:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Women took up nearly 32 percent of new hires at South Korean research institutes in 2024, rising steadily over the past decade amid government-led efforts to foster female scientists, data showed Monday.
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[2026-03-23 17:05 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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[2026-03-23 16:59 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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[2026-03-23 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Veteran policymaker seen favoring early tightening as Korea grapples with inflation, market volatility
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[2026-03-23 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Nam Deuk-woo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Nine of the 14 people killed in Friday’s factory fire in Daejeon died in a room that did not officially exist
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[2026-03-23 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paris Baguette, a Korean bakery chain operated by SPC Group, has opened a new outlet at Cambodia’s Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia.
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[2026-03-23 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A quiet, introspective mood is reshaping fashion. Dubbed “poetcore,” the trend channels the romantic sensibility of writers into understated silhouettes, while the parallel rise of “text hip” — a Korean trend that reframes reading as a stylish pursuit — is extending literary influence beyond bookshelves and into wardrobes.
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[2026-03-23 15:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean exporters are set to face a sharp rise in carbon-related costs in the European Union starting in 2031, as the bloc phases out free emissions allowances and bolsters its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, according to a new report on Monday
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[2026-03-23 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Genesis BBQ, a Korean fried chicken franchise operator, said Monday it has opened its first South Americann outlet, BBQ Provenza, in Medellin, Colombia, marking a key step in its expansion across the Americas.
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[2026-03-23 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Korean pop band BTS attends the 2019 Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch in West Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 7, 2019.(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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[2026-03-23 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Diplomats and experts in Seoul warned that war in Ukraine is reshaping the global security landscape and raising new risks for the Korean Peninsula, as military ties deepen between Russia and North Korea, at a panel discussion Friday.
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[2026-03-23 14:29 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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[2026-03-23 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, is currently accepting sign-ups for the upcoming Steam Playtest for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad ahead of its launch in Asia.
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[2026-03-23 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Hyundai said Monday it has signed a joint development agreement with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Robotics and US robotics firm Persona AI to develop and commercialize welding humanoid robots for shipyards.
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[2026-03-23 14:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Vision, a Korean provider of video surveillance and security solutions, said Monday it has signed a strategic partnership with US semiconductor firm Ambarella to develop next-generation AI-powered video security technologies.
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[2026-03-23 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: From smart offices to automated utilities, new Seoul education office offers glimpse into future workplaces in public sector
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