Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only

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[2026-03-18 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK bioscience Secures Funding to Advance RSV Preventive Antibody Development with RIGHT Foundation Support
Snippet: INCHEON, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK bioscience announced on 18 that it has entered into a funding agreement with the Research Investment for Global Health Technology Foundation (RIGHT Foundation) to receive financial support for early clinical development of its RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) preventive monoclonal antibody candidate, RSM01.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697498
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[2026-03-18 23:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: PM discusses AI hub cooperation with Swiss president
Snippet: Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is visiting Switzerland, held phone talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday to discuss South Korea's bid to host a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), Kim's office said.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697493
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[2026-03-18 22:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: S. Korea, China industry ministers hold first talks in 4 yrs, discuss supply chains
Snippet: Industry ministers of South Korea and China held talks Wednesday to discuss ways to stabilize supply chains amid heightening geopolitical uncertainties and promote bilateral cooperation in advanced industries, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697488
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[2026-03-18 22:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Top diplomats of S. Korea, Indonesia hold phone talks ahead of Prabowo's state visit
Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on Wednesday, Cho's office said, as the two countries prepare for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to South Korea later this month.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697487
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[2026-03-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Regulator seeks to ban 'split listing,' create 2-tier Kosdaq market
Snippet: South Korea's financial regulator said Wednesday that it will move to ban "split listing" by conglomerates here, which have long been blamed for hurting shareholder value, and create a two-tier system for the tech-laden Kosdaq market.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697484
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[2026-03-18 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Title: Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to reach Women’s Asian Cup final
Snippet: Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-south-korea-australia-asian-cup-soccer-af6394ae871ae382e5ea8f99541bfaf7
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[2026-03-18 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia
Snippet: SYDNEY — Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/japan-beats-south-korea-4-1-to-set-up-womens-asian-cup-final-against-australia/2302627
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[2026-03-18 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Mad Concrete Dreams] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: HBO Max K-drama Mad Concrete Dreams: Ha Jung-woo leads tale on Korea’s housing nightmare
Snippet: Mad Concrete Dreams, starring Ha Jung-woo, explores South Korea’s all-too-familiar property woes through a darkly comic thriller
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3346897/hbo-max-k-drama-mad-concrete-dreams-ha-jung-woo-leads-tale-koreas-housing-nightmare
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[2026-03-18 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: 'East meets West': KPop Demon Hunters brings global fans to Seoul's sites
Snippet: SEOUL — Australian visitor Nhung Nguyen made the hike up steep steps to a stunning Seoul park precisely because of its star turn in mega-hit "KPop Demon Hunters."
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/east-meets-west-kpop-demon-hunters-brings-global-fans-to-seouls-sites/2302532
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[2026-03-18 21:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Kyobo Life nears banking entry with SBI Savings Bank deal
Snippet: Life insurer advances broader finance ambitions with planned purchase of Korea’s leading savings bank
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697470
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[2026-03-18 19:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: ECCK wary of labor legal fog despite bullish Korea outlook
Snippet: Lack of clarity in prolabor legislation dims investment outlook even as business cooperation thrives, ECCK chair says
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697444
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[2026-03-18 19:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Bill drafted to attract more skilled foreign workers
Snippet: A South Korean lawmaker drafted a bill Wednesday aimed at attracting more young immigrants to South Korea and placing South Korea's youth immigration-related functions under the jurisdiction of the Justice Ministry.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697442
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[2026-03-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul’s AI secretary to meet AMD CEO Lisa Su
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/10697422
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[2026-03-18 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Title: Live: Matildas to learn final opponent as South Korea and Japan face off in Sydney
Snippet: The second spot in the final of the Women's Asian Cup goes on the line as South Korea and Japan lock horns at Stadium Australia, 24 hours after the Matildas downed China to secure their place in Saturday's decider.
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/south-korea-vs-japan-live-blog-womens-asian-cup/106469438
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[2026-03-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Korea, Taiwan chip sectors most exposed to helium shortage amid Middle East war: Fitch
Snippet: South Korea and Taiwan face the highest risk as they source most of their helium from Qatar, while Japan is seen as relatively stable, Fitch says
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3347005/korea-taiwan-chip-sectors-most-exposed-helium-shortage-amid-middle-east-war-fitch
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[2026-03-18 19:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: No Chinese bleached chicken feet entered Korea: ministry
Snippet: South Korea’s food safety authorities said no imports of Chinese chicken feet linked to a recent hygiene controversy have entered the country, seeking to reassure consumers after reports of chemical bleaching at processing plants.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697409
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[2026-03-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: AMD CEO deepens ties with Samsung, Naver in AI infrastructure push
Snippet: Talks cover AI chips, memory and cloud infrastructure as Su makes her first Korea visit since taking office in 2014
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697284
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[2026-03-18 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert
Snippet: SEOUL — Second-hand BTS light sticks were selling for up to six times the original price ahead of the K-pop megagroup's huge comeback concert this weekend, an online reseller showed Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/entertainment-lifestyle/bts-light-stick-prices-surge-ahead-of-comeback-concert/2302459
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[2026-03-18 18:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul stocks jump over 5% on chip rally
Snippet: South Korean stocks surged more than 5 percent Wednesday, on a semiconductor rally boosted by the ongoing US chip giant Nvidia's global artificial intelligence conference. The Korean won strengthened against the US dollar.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697379
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[2026-03-18 18:15 UTC+10:00] [Soju artist] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Drinking soju in South Korea? This English guide will teach you the rules you may not know
Snippet: ‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346853/drinking-soju-south-korea-english-guide-will-teach-you-rules-you-may-not-know
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[2026-03-18 17:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Damien Hirst questions fragility of reason, desire at Seoul show
Snippet: No matter how far science advances or how firmly one clings to rationality, death remains beyond human control.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697326
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[2026-03-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul raises oil alert level as Middle East tensions threaten supply
Snippet: Government to import total 24 million barrels of oil from UAE
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697315
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[2026-03-18 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Ourhome brings BTS’ favorite meals to Incheon Airport
Snippet: Ourhome, F&B partner for “BTS The City Arirang Seoul,” will showcase a special BTS-themed menu at their branded spaces in Incheon airport.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697289
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[2026-03-18 17:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: K-pop fan activists make National Geographic's changemakers list
Snippet: The two co-founders of the climate advocacy group Kpop4planet have been named to National Geographic’s 33 list for 2026, marking the first time a Korean has been included in the annual recognition of global changemakers.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697275
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[2026-03-18 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Photo News] ‘To the Greater Value,’ HDC Group marks 50th anniversary
Snippet: HDC Group on Wednesday unveiled its new slogan, "To the Greater Value," as the Korean construction conglomerate marked its 50th anniversary. HDC Group Chairman Chung Mong-gyu noted the company's role in developing Korean cities and infrastructure, and underlined a new vision for the next 50 years that will incorporate energy and artificial intelligence.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697274
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[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Nol Universe targets tour, activity business as new growth pillar
Snippet: The way Koreans plan overseas trips has shifted, with less weight on where they go and more on what they will actually experience when they get there. Nol Universe, South Korea's leading travel booking platform, is making a direct play for that change, betting its tour and activity business as the category for its next phase of growth.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697271
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[2026-03-18 17:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Offshore Korea ETFs make waves with strong returns
Snippet: Samsung Electronics, SK hynix-heavy ETFs draw strong inflows as investors bet on AI-driven semiconductor growth
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697268
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[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee pushes capital market overhaul to turn ‘K- Discount’ into ‘K-Premium’
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/10697257
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[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Korea rolls out W1.5tr aid as Mideast turmoil hits supply chains
Snippet: Naphtha gets temporary economic security status as Seoul moves to curb energy disruption
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697255
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[2026-03-18 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: What foreign voters should know about Korea’s local elections
Snippet: Thousands of foreign residents in South Korea will be eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections, a little-known right that comes with strict legal responsibilities.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697247
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[2026-03-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Cultural heritage mobilizes as BTS return draws global attention
Snippet: From Arirang-themed merchandise to BTS filming map at Gyeongbokgung, Seoul braces for influx of visitors
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697238
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[2026-03-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: North Korea earns billions from Russia through troops, arms: report
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/10697206
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[2026-03-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Is North Korea ready for a female leader?
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.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697205
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[2026-03-18 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Calls mount for integration of Korea’s airport operators
Snippet: Korea Airport Corp.’s labor union underscores need to revive regional airports
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697200
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[2026-03-18 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Compose Coffee rolls out BTS-themed drinks
Snippet: Compose Coffee said it will unveil two collaboration drinks on Friday as part of "BTS The City Arirang Seoul," a project celebrating the comeback of K-pop group BTS.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697190
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[2026-03-18 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SK Bioscience expands global health push, securing funding for RSV antibody
Snippet: Korean vaccine-maker to receive W4b from RIGHT Foundation
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697174
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[2026-03-18 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: 30% of teens struggle to read for more than 10 minutes: survey
Snippet: More than 3 in 10 high school students in South Korea reported having struggles to read long texts, according to a recent survey.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697158
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[2026-03-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul wins ‘No. 1 priority’ for UAE oil, secures 18 million more barrels
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/10697145
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[2026-03-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for March 20-22
Snippet: Enjoy a refined Korean menu at Mosu Hong Kong at M+, European comfort food at Dedica, and a decadent Italian dinner at LucAle’s new Sai Ying Pun home
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3346962/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-march-20-22
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[2026-03-18 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: LS Electric to invest $168M to expand US switchgear capacity
Snippet: LS Electric said Wednesday it will invest $168 million to expand its switchgear manufacturing capacity in the US, as the Korean power equipment maker seeks to bolster its footprint across the North American market.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697140
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[2026-03-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: South Korea thanks Qatar and Saudi Arabia for evacuation assistance
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude to the leaders of Qatar and Saudi Arabia for their support in helping South Korean nationals safely evacuate from the Middle East amid recent regional tensions.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697126
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[2026-03-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul thanks Japan for assistance in evacuating nationals from Middle East
Snippet: South Korea has expressed appreciation to Japan for its assistance in evacuating Korean nationals from the Middle East amid ongoing regional instability.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697125
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[2026-03-18 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Vietnamese trio caught setting up ecstasy lab in Korea after learning how to make it via ChatGPT
Snippet: Three Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drug precursors into South Korea via air cargo and manufacturing MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, customs authorities said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697118
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[2026-03-18 13:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Daewoo E&C to launch Summit luxury apartments in key Seoul, Gwacheon projects
Snippet: Daewoo Engineering & Construction plans to introduce its high-end residential brand Summit in several major redevelopment projects in Seoul and Gwacheon this year, the company said Wednesday.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697045
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[2026-03-18 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: SHIMA SEIKI Joins the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CLO Virtual Fashion, the global leader in digital garment solutions and developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, announced today that SHIMA SEIKI, the leading knitting solutions provider and developer of APEXFiz Design software, has officially joined the CLO Ecosystem Partnership Program (EPP).
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697005
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[2026-03-18 13:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Lee thanks Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for support in evacuating S. Koreans from Middle East
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, with the US-Israel war with Iran destabilizing the region.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696981
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[2026-03-18 12:07 UTC+10:00] [Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite semi-final heartache
Snippet: Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday
Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346948/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-says-team-right-track-despite-semi-final-heartache
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[2026-03-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: [Graphic News] Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent
Snippet: Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696762
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[2026-03-18 11:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Seoul shares open sharply higher on tech boost
Snippet: South Korean shares kicked off nearly 3 percent higher Wednesday, driven by sharp gains in blue chip tech shares, despite continuing uncertainties in the Middle East.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696811
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[2026-03-18 11:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Trump says US no longer needs assistance from NATO allies, S. Korea or Japan to secure Strait of Hormuz
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs naval assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "military success" in ongoing operations against Iran.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696735
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