[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

[2026-03-18 10:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to raise terror alert ahead of BTS comeback

Snippet: The government announced Wednesday it will raise its terror alert near the venue for boy band BTS' concert marking their comeback in a preemptive safety measure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696679

[2026-03-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent

Snippet: Nearly 70 percent of South Korean companies plan to recruit artificial intelligence personnel this year, but many are struggling to find candidates who can contribute immediately, according to a recent survey by developer growth platform Grepp.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696523

[2026-03-18 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tesla to buy $4.3 billion of LG Energy battery cells from disbanded GM plant

Snippet: Tesla is expanding ties with South Korea's LG Energy Solution, striking a deal to buy $4.3 billion worth of battery cells for energy storage systems that will be made in Lansing, Michigan.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/17/tesla-to-buy-4-point-3-billion-lg-energy-battery-cells-made-in-michigan.html

[2026-03-18 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea's new legislature to convene March 22

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Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/world/asia-oceania/north-koreas-new-legislature-to-convene-march-22/2301549

[2026-03-18 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trevor Paglen Selected as the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award Recipient

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG and Guggenheim New York proudly announce Trevor Paglen as the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award recipient. Paglen is the fourth artist to be recognized as part of the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative, a five-year, multifaceted collaboration designed to research, honor, and promote artists working at the intersection of art and technology.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696571

[2026-03-18 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: S.H. Kim faces return to South Korea even if he qualifies for Masters

Snippet: S.H. Kim of South Korea walks to the 17th tee during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Ponte Bedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kim-korea-military-players-championship-yellamaraju-a911d652165f52857667a40fd201ca1d

[2026-03-18 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Yabut, Song seize PGT Q-School lead with 67s

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Ivan Yabut and Korean Lee Song delivered matching five-under 67s to seize early control of the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School, overcoming tricky conditions at Splendido Taal Golf Club on Tuesday and opening a three-shot lead over the field in Laurel, Batangas.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/yabut-song-seize-pgt-q-school-lead-with-67s/2301875

[2026-03-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China leads world in anti-drone patents with US and South Korea far behind, law firm finds

Snippet: Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3346874/china-leads-world-anti-drone-patents-us-and-south-korea-far-behind-law-firm-finds

[2026-03-17 23:21 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup semi-final: Australia’s Kerr scores stunner to knock out holders China

Snippet: Matildas captain strikes winner from an ‌acute angle to send hosts into the final where they will face Japan or South Korea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3346915/womens-asian-cup-semi-final-australias-kerr-scores-stunner-knock-out-holders-china

[2026-03-17 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: O'food Sponsors Korean Speech Contest at University of Toronto

Snippet: - About 450 Participants Attend University of Toronto Speech Contest- O'food Provides K-Food Products to Promote Korean Language and Culture

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696536

[2026-03-17 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran’s Mexico Embassy says Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches

Snippet: Irans’s players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup, June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fifa-world-cup-iran-us-mexico-43f56d6047fb340672dbe64583214228

[2026-03-17 22:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean Air extends Dubai flight suspension until April 19 over Middle East tensions

Snippet: Korean Air Co. said Tuesday it will extend the suspension of its Incheon-Dubai flights through April 19 due to ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696528

[2026-03-17 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Phantom Lawyer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-drama Phantom Lawyer: Yoo Yeon-seok represents deceased clients in jaunty legal comedy

Snippet: Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom star in this new Korean drama about a lawyer who unwillingly takes on the cases of ghost clients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3346826/k-drama-phantom-lawyer-yoo-yeon-seok-represents-deceased-clients-jaunty-legal-comedy

[2026-03-17 20:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee orders review of vehicle curbs as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions

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/10696484

[2026-03-17 20:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kumho Tire rolls out premium SUV tire in global push

Snippet: South Korean tire maker Kumho Tire on Tuesday launched the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tire tailored for sport utility vehicles, as part of its push to deepen its foothold in the global SUV and electric vehicle market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696431

[2026-03-17 19:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Students returning from Middle East get one-stop education support

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Tuesday it will provide psychological support, child care services and guidance on South Korea’s education system for students and parents returning from the Middle East following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696469

[2026-03-17 19:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Oh Se-hoon joins Seoul mayoral race

Snippet: Four-term mayor reverses stance amid party concessions, vows to drive innovation from Seoul

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696459

[2026-03-17 19:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Satellite images suggest THAAD capabilities remain in South Korea

Snippet: Satellite imagery showing components of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system have emerged, indicating that the missile defense system likely remains operational, despite reports that some assets were redeployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696427

[2026-03-17 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS say they're 'just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig

Snippet: SEOUL — K-pop megastars BTS still see themselves as "country kids from South Korea," according to a trailer for a new documentary released Tuesday ahead of their huge comeback concert this weekend.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/entertainment-lifestyle/bts-say-theyre-just-country-kids-ahead-of-comeback-mega-gig/2301409

[2026-03-17 17:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul's classical April: Two festivals, a month without intermission

Snippet: Seoul Arts Center Orchestra Festival and Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music return to fill April calendar

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696337

[2026-03-17 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Can South Korea afford to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz?

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/10696325

[2026-03-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: China link roils Korea Zinc control battle

Snippet: CIC’s stake in MBK fund draws scrutiny as Korea Zinc pushes US-aligned supply chains

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696322

[2026-03-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Foreign Minister ambiguous on US warship request

Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday avoided a direct answer over whether Seoul had received a request from Washington to deploy a South Korean warship to the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696315

[2026-03-17 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae joins US AI push with new data center deal

Snippet: Partners with Nvidia-backed firm to build Korea’s largest AI data center under US export program

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696267

[2026-03-17 16:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea develops humanoid robots: report

Snippet: North Korea has developed humanoid robots for public and educational use, a Japan-based pro-North Korean outlet reported Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696259

[2026-03-17 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling bloc forges compromise on prosecution reform bill, bridging internal rifts

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/10696255

[2026-03-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul police ban civilian firearm retrieval ahead of BTS comeback concert

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Tuesday it will temporarily bar civilian gun owners from retrieving firearms from police stations on Saturday as the city hosts K-pop group BTS’ comeback concert.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696248

[2026-03-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hybe shares edge higher ahead of BTS comeback

Snippet: Shares of K-pop giant Hybe are edging higher as investors position for the long-awaited return of BTS, with the group set to hold its first performance in nearly four years at a comeback concert in central Seoul on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696247

[2026-03-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul rolls out tourism campaign to welcome BTS fans at Gwanghwamun

Snippet: With BTS’ highly anticipated comeback performance scheduled to take place at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, nearby areas in central Seoul are gearing up to welcome fans visiting the city.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696246

[2026-03-17 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Aesthetic Trends Evolve Toward 'Anti-Sagging': The Expansion of the Structural Skin Laxity Improvement and Liquid Type PCL Collagen Stimulator Market

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global medical aesthetics market is rapidly shifting toward an "Anti-Sagging" paradigm, focusing on improving the fundamental causes of skin laxity. While traditional aesthetic approaches primarily addressed external signs of aging—such as wrinkle reduction and volume correction—the Anti-Sagging trend focuses on the structural causes of aging: the decrease of collagen within the dermal layer and the weakening of the skin's support structure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696204

[2026-03-17 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AI soulmate? KAIST builds hyper-personalized AI chip

Snippet: Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a semiconductor accelerator designed to run highly personalized artificial intelligence models directly on devices, a step that could expand AI services without relying on cloud computing.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696201

[2026-03-17 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Weak swimmers become heroes: Chinese tourists save Korean girl in Malaysia

Snippet: Four Chinese tourists risked their own lives to rescue a young South Korean woman from drowning in Malaysia, according to Korean-language media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696199

[2026-03-17 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 'Born in Korea, Play for the World': BTS wrap lights up Seoul

Snippet: Kyobo Life Insurance has transformed its headquarters in central Seoul into a vibrant celebration of K-pop, unveiling a giant building wrap in collaboration with BigHit Music to deliver a message of hope and global ambition — just days before BTS’ highly anticipated comeback concert in the same area.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696175

[2026-03-17 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha takes stake in KAI amid space push

Snippet: Hanwha Group has acquired a 4.99 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea’s sole aircraft original equipment manufacturer, strengthening cooperation with the aerospace firm despite ongoing competition.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696169

[2026-03-17 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination

Snippet: SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and South Korea's Gangwon State have launched a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Gangwon into a leading international travel destination.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696159

[2026-03-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [BTS] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea on guard against possible ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

Snippet: Over 8,000 officials will be deployed at Saturday’s event in Seoul amid heightened scrutiny over crowd safety

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346828/south-korea-guard-against-possible-terror-acts-bts-concert

[2026-03-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea

Snippet: Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696142

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals

Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696131

[2026-03-17 13:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Military launches probe after child hit by suspected stray bullet in playground

Snippet: South Korea’s Army has suspended rifle shooting drills to conduct safety checks across all units, after an elementary school girl was injured at a playground in Daegu on Monday by what is believed to be a stray bullet.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696128

[2026-03-17 13:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Woman’s body found in Seoul’s Han River

Snippet: A woman’s body was discovered in the Han River in eastern Seoul, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696037

[2026-03-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: President Lee Jae Myung orders ‘watertight’ safety, security measures ahead of BTS show

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called on government agencies to ensure that safety and security measures are fully in place for the BTS show to be held in central Seoul on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696024

[2026-03-17 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea warns of 'worst-case scenario' on energy

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-korea-warns-worst-case-scenario-energy

[2026-03-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Shinsegae launches probe, apologizes for employee intercepting NCT Jaemin’s fan gift vouchers

Snippet: South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an E-Mart store was found to have intercepted gift vouchers that a K-pop idol had sent to his fans.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695980

[2026-03-17 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘India is an experience,' embassy showcases tourism diversity in Seoul

Snippet: The Embassy of India in Seoul showcased the diversity of India’s tourism offerings and recent infrastructural developments during a roadshow held in Seoul on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695972

[2026-03-17 12:35 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: South Korea’s Lee calls for safety, readiness against ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-lee-call-safety-readiness-terror-acts-bts-concert-march-2026/

[2026-03-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Administrative bloat 행정 비대화

Snippet: In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695372

[2026-03-17 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ex-President Yoon, wife set to face on same day in separate trials

Snippet: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee, will appear in the same court Tuesday for separate trials, the second such instance as they face multiple criminal cases.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695870

[2026-03-17 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea's Kim inspects memorial museum for troops sent to Russia in war with Ukraine

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with the museum expected to open as early as next month.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695840

[2026-03-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Seoul says Hormuz naval deployment needs careful deliberation

Snippet: South Korea said US President Donald Trump’s request for Seoul to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz requires “very careful” deliberation and no decision has been made on any deployment.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/seoul-says-hormuz-naval-deployment-needs-careful-deliberation