Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-24 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: About two days after a Chosun media report from South Korea sparked a global sell-off in memory stocks and triggered a 10% crash in the Kospi, a new report states that memory giant SK Hynix is planning a massive $29.4 billion US listing. This move will test investor appetite for another mega AI-linked offering and demonstrate whether markets can absorb another massive listing weeks after the SpaceX IPO.
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[2026-06-24 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: SK Hynix, South Korea's most valuable company, plans to raise around $29 billion on the Nasdaq via an American depositary receipts (ADR) listing, according to the firm's regulatory filing.
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[2026-06-24 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2026 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival boasts a formidable programme of horror, action, science fiction and fantasy titles
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[2026-06-24 21:15 UTC+10:00] [Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2026 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival boasts a formidable programme of horror, action, science fiction and fantasy titles
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[2026-06-24 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea's leading defense company, said Wednesday it has signed a deal with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) defense firm in order to tap deeper into the Middle East by producing K9 self-propelled howitzers in the region.
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[2026-06-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Analysts say the plunge in the KOSPI on June 23 was a correction rather than a breakdown, attributing the selloff to a confluence of factors. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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[2026-06-24 18:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul Cyber University is strengthening its position as Korea’s leading online university by combining artificial intelligence education with an advanced digital learning system.
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[2026-06-24 18:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea on Wednesday launched a new mobile alert system designed to better protect stalking victims by providing real-time information on suspected stalkers wearing electronic ankle monitors.
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[2026-06-24 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Wednesday it plans to raise up to 45.45 trillion won (US$29.4 billion) via stock offering for the listing of its American depositary receipts (ADRs) on the Nasdaq market in order to fund its production facility purchases.
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[2026-06-24 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji has topped the All-Star voting in South Korean baseball with a record total of votes.
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[2026-06-24 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The government decided to seek disciplinary measures against 17 fire officials after confirming that a female firefighter in the southern city of Gwangju had been forced into unwanted after-work dinners and drinking before killing herself last year, officials said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 18:09 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled plans to build two large warships each year over the next five years — while outfitting his navy with nuclear weapons — but questions remain over the effectiveness of the move.
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[2026-06-24 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from first lady Kim Hea Kyung in last 4 paras; ADDS photo)By Lee Minji
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[2026-06-24 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War this week to commemorate the sacrifices of troops who fought in the conflict, the veterans ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES with more details, minor edits; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-06-24 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to host a drug response center of the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol in an effort to help tackle transnational crimes involving drugs, the office for government policy coordination said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung visited a front-line Marine Corps unit near North Korea and stressed the importance of strong deterrence against the enemy to ensure peace on Wednesday, the eve of the 76th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
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[2026-06-24 17:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung's financial affiliates surpassed 100 trillion won ($65 billion) in capital for the first time at the end of 2025, accounting for most of the capital growth among South Korea's major financial groups as a stock market rally boosted investment gains.
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[2026-06-24 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Police have identified a woman who staged a solo blockade of a vote counting center after the June 3 local elections and issued a summons for her to appear for questioning, sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks rebounded more than 3 percent Wednesday as investors snapped up major semiconductor shares following one of the market's steepest declines on record in the previous session. The local currency weakened against the US dollar.
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Upset victory against Germany in 2018, establishment of KIA Motors plant and other businesses in region strengthened bond between nations
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[2026-06-24 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Upset victory against Germany in 2018, establishment of KIA Motors plant and other businesses in region strengthened bond between nations
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[2026-06-24 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and India on Wednesday discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors and exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and global supply chains, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-06-24 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A special exhibition will be held in the United States over the next three months to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of a renowned Korean independence hero who fought against Japanese colonial rule, the veterans ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The government will extend a five-year exemption for local firms seeking approval in exporting spare parts of an arms product in a bid to accelerate shipments of such items for maintenance purposes, the state arms procurement agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A joint police and prosecution team on Wednesday raided the offices of 12 election officials who oversaw polling stations in Seoul that experienced ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections, officials said.
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[2026-06-24 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded more than 3 percent Wednesday as investors snapped up major semiconductor shares following one of the market's steepest declines on record in the previous session.
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[2026-06-24 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Spotify Radar Korea act sees itself as pop band, not indie, as it eyes global reach via streaming, K-pop collaborations
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[2026-06-24 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry leaders say global funding, M&A, innovation will be critical to Korea's next phase of growth
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[2026-06-24 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea expands overseas crackdown on piracy sites, pursuing criminal prosecution beyond takedowns
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[2026-06-24 16:23 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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[2026-06-24 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The music video of K-pop superband BTS' 2020 megahit single "Dynamite" has topped 2.1 billion views on YouTube, becoming the most-viewed music video by the group, its agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Metropolitan Council passed an ordinance Wednesday calling for the introduction of free bus rides for citizens aged 70 and over.
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[2026-06-24 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Standard Chartered Bank Korea is broadening its private banking services beyond traditional wealth management and offering exclusive art and education programs for affluent clients and their families.
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[2026-06-24 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign exchange access remains key hurdle despite Seoul's push to align market infrastructure with developed market standards
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[2026-06-24 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industrial AI will transform factories, but humans will remain in charge, says Digital Industries CEO Cedrik Neike
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[2026-06-24 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung is expected to meet Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Thursday as the government enters the final stage of discussions on a major semiconductor investment package outside the Seoul metropolitan area, according to industry sources on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 15:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Amid 'Teach You a Lesson' buzz, 2022 Netflix Korean original 'Juvenile Justice' joins the K-drama lineup for top 10 list
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[2026-06-24 15:51 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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[2026-06-24 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a nonmainstream religious sect, attended a court hearing Wednesday on his potential arrest over allegations he forced followers to join the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) ahead of elections in 2021 and 2024.
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[2026-06-24 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Government-backed scheme covers physicians in obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency medicine with up to 1.8 billion won in protection
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[2026-06-24 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-06-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details from 3rd para, byline)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-06-24 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo gives a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against South Africa in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
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[2026-06-24 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-06-24 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo has hit his fifth home run of the season for the San Francisco Giants.
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[2026-06-24 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than 3,500 senior citizens gathered in Busan on Wednesday for the annual Senior Sports Day, competing in events such as giant-ball rolling, mini basketball, ring toss and the traditional Korean game of yutnori.
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[2026-06-24 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo)
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[2026-06-24 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-06-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1916 -- Japan, which colonized Korea from 1910-1945, begins construction on the office of the governor-general inside Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal residence of Korea's Joseon Dynasty in central Seoul. The colonial headquarters exercised supreme authority over the peninsula, with its main posts held by the Japanese.
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