Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-25 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) – The government has reached a final conclusion that the prosecution's investigative rights should be completely removed, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Exchange hosted an investor outreach event for global biotech companies at BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego on Tuesday, stepping up efforts to attract overseas firms to Korea's capital market.
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[2026-06-25 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea must wait as group stage continues, with eight of 12 third-place teams advancing to knockout stage
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[2026-06-25 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will have a lunch meeting with former President Moon Jae-in at Cheong Wa Dae next week, a presidential spokesperson announced Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KASA chief says Artemis talks are becoming more concrete as Korea looks to reduce reliance on foreign launch providers
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[2026-06-25 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Cortis' debut album, "Color Outside the Lines," has surpassed 600 million streams on Spotify, the group's agency said Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo blamed himself and nobody else in the aftermath of a 1-0 loss to South Africa on Wednesday to close out the group stage at the FIFA World Cup.
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[2026-06-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1949 -- Kim Koo, one of the nation's most revered patriots, is assassinated by an ultra-right-wing military officer. Seeing the nation sharply divided between the right and the left soon after the 1945 independence from Japanese colonial rule, Kim made his utmost efforts to mediate and promote a unified Korea.
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[2026-06-25 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: What began as a thriving web novel and webtoon category now helps fuel the growth of queer shows in Korea
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[2026-06-25 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, June 25 (Yonhap) -- A group of former global leaders, including the former South Korean chief of the United Nations, on Thursday stressed the need for stronger multilateral institutions, a more active role by middle powers and deeper regional dialogue to address what they described as "a fragmented world."
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[2026-06-25 14:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul will expand startup support for foreign residents as more international residents say they want to stay in the city but struggle to find economic opportunities.
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[2026-06-25 14:45 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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[2026-06-25 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea could not have picked a worse time to submit such a lackluster performance at the FIFA World Cup.
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[2026-06-25 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Thursday that North Korea is both "a threat and a compatriot" when asked to define South Korea's main enemy, stressing that the key is how to manage relations with the North for peace on the Korean Peninsula.
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[2026-06-25 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SACHEON, South Korea, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to launch its fourth next-generation medium-sized satellite on July 9, with final preparations under way at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the country's space agency said.
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[2026-06-25 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Myung-bo’s team must wait to see if they advance as a best third-place finisher, while Mexico beat the Czech Republic to top Group A
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[2026-06-25 13:51 UTC+10:00] [Kim Seung-gyu] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Myung-bo’s team must wait to see if they advance as a best third-place finisher, while Mexico beat the Czech Republic to top Group A
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[2026-06-25 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from para 8, photos)
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[2026-06-25 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Once in the driver's seat to advance to the knockout round at the FIFA World Cup, South Koreans now find themselves at the mercy of other teams.
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[2026-06-25 13:15 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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[2026-06-25 13:14 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Beijing: It’s a Saturday evening and the Pyongyang restaurant in Beijing’s Korea town is doing a roaring trade.
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[2026-06-25 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea finished third in their group at the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 loss to South Africa in northeastern Mexico on Wednesday, sending their status for the knockout round into limbo.
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[2026-06-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: South Africa’s Thapelo Maseko (12) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Africa and South Korea in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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[2026-06-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial assets in the United States reached a fresh record high last year on increased investment in the U.S. stock market amid a rally on Wall Street, a central bank report showed Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China have agreed Thursday to simplify the origin certification process and expand cooperation on services and investment under their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-06-25 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Result of Group A match on Wednesday between South Korea and South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.
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[2026-06-25 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. maintained its position as the world's largest dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) supplier in the first quarter, industry data showed Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook began undergoing a two-day confirmation hearing at the National Assembly on Thursday as the main opposition party questioned her eligibility for the post.
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[2026-06-25 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Foreign Minister Kim Jina has met with a senior U.S. State Department official and discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains and broader bilateral economic ties, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS clinched two top spots on Japan's Oricon music chart with its fifth studio album "Arirang" in the first half, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-06-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator, said Thursday it has delayed a planned listing of weekly options on four single heavyweight stocks.
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[2026-06-25 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks extended their gains late Thursday morning, driven by a semiconductor rally, as Micron Technology's better-than-expected earnings erased concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) growth.
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[2026-06-25 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-06-25 12:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A senior US diplomat in charge of global public affairs will visit South Korea and Japan this month as part of efforts to promote the US administration's foreign policy priorities, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-25 12:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Africa took a 1-0 lead over South Korea in the 63rd minute of their final Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, putting the Taegeuk Warriors' hopes of reaching the Round of 32 in jeopardy.
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[2026-06-25 12:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung pledged Thursday to establish a peaceful Korean Peninsula free from the fear of war as South Korea marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War.
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[2026-06-25 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with spokesperson's comment)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-06-25 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more remarks, background from 4th para; ADDS photo)
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[2026-06-25 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A view shows apartment complexes in Seoul on Aug. 7, 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-06-25 12:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: With US, Korea plants in place, CEO says 'we're just getting started'
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[2026-06-25 12:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and South Africa were goalless in the first half of their crucial Group A showdown at the FIFA World Cup in northeastern Mexico on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's policy lenders and major shipbuilders on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to effectively implement the Seoul-Washington shipbuilding cooperation initiative worth US$150 billion, officials said.
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[2026-06-25 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GUADALUPE, Mexico, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and South Africa were goalless in the first half of their crucial Group A showdown at the FIFA World Cup in northeastern Mexico on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-25 11:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in the country, 210 million won ($135,700) for violating rules on the overseas transfer of users' personal information.
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[2026-06-25 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined Bithumb, a major crypto exchange in the country, 210 million won (US$135,700) for violating rules on the overseas transfer of users' personal information.
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[2026-06-25 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday renewed his call for multilateral dialogue to restore inter-Korean trust and foster lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula, stressing the need for support from the international community, including the United States.
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[2026-06-25 11:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Up to 20,000 fans were expected to gather in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square on Thursday to cheer for South Korea in its final group stage match against South Africa, the organizers of the watch party said.
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[2026-06-25 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged Thursday to establish a peaceful Korean Peninsula free from the fear of war as South Korea marks the anniversary of the outbreak of the 1950-53 Korean War.
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[2026-06-25 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-06-25 11:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea on Thursday reiterated its claim that the 1950-53 Korean War was the result of invasion by the United States under a "well-crafted script," while highlighting its resolve to confront South Korea and the US
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