[2026-07-27 23:17 UTC+10:00] [DPRK] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Kim Yo-jong’s rebuke a sign North Korea is ditching Asean diplomacy?

Snippet: Kim Yo-jong says Asean’s call for denuclearisation has ‘distorted the essence of the situation in the Korean peninsula’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362028/kim-yo-jongs-rebuke-sign-north-korea-ditching-asean-diplomacy

[2026-07-27 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Destituido presidente surcoreano declarado culpable de mentir en campaña

Snippet: El destituido presidente surcoreano Yoon Suk Yeol llegando al tribunal en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el 12 de mayo del 2025. (AP foto/Ahn Young-joon, Pool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/surcorea-ley-marcial-05f40a64aa13e85234308ea78ed42e09

[2026-07-27 22:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Special counsel seeks 7-yr prison term for ex-spy chief in perjury appellate trial

Snippet: A special counsel team on Monday requested a seven-year prison term for former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong in his appellate trial on charges of giving false testimony about former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed imposition of martial law.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10822026

[2026-07-27 21:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue

Snippet: BRASILIA -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the North and the United States, according to an interview released Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10822022

[2026-07-27 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: PPP at risk of losing W40b won after Yoon's election law conviction

Snippet: A Seoul court convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of election law violations Monday, putting the main opposition party at risk of returning nearly 40 billion won ($27.3 million) that was reimbursed in campaign expenses for the 2022 presidential election.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10822021

[2026-07-27 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Six new Middle East Unesco World Heritage sites in UAE, Jordan, Palestine and beyond | The National

Snippet: Six sites from the Middle East and North Africa have been added to the Unesco World Heritage List during the organisation’s 2026 committee session in Busan, South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/07/27/six-new-middle-east-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-uae-jordan-palestine-and-beyond/

[2026-07-27 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, N.K.-U.S. dialogue

Snippet: BRASILIA, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the North and the United States, according to an interview released Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727010800315

[2026-07-27 21:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Not YouTuber or doctor: Athlete, teacher top Korean students' dream jobs

Snippet: Forget YouTuber or doctor. South Korean teenagers still dream most of becoming teachers, while younger children are setting their sights on careers in sports.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10822020

[2026-07-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (4th LD) PPP at risk of losing 40 bln won after Yoon's election law conviction

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with filing of appeal)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727000954315

[2026-07-27 20:51 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea’s ex-president found guilty of election disinformation

Snippet: SEOUL – A South Korean court handed jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence on Monday for spreading disinformation in his 2022 election campaign before his martial law bid.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/27/asia-pacific/south-korea-ex-president-guilty-disinformation/

[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea eyes global fandom leadership with 11-day mega event launching in 2027

Snippet: Korea’s next big K-culture bet is building an award show for fans, not stars

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821975

[2026-07-27 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) S. Korea to launch massive global music festival in LA in May 2028

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details of press briefing in last 4 paras)By Shim Sun-ah

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005452315

[2026-07-27 19:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Land Minister hints at turning vacant offices into houses to tame housing concerns

Snippet: Kim Yun-duk, minister of land, infrastructure and transport, said on Monday he was considering repurposing vacant offices or commercial properties into housing amid concerns about housing supply instability in South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821964

[2026-07-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Special counsel seeks 7-yr prison term for ex-spy chief in perjury appellate trial

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday requested a seven-year prison term for former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong in his appellate trial on charges of giving false testimony about former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed imposition of martial law.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727010700315

[2026-07-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea to launch massive global music festival in LA in May 2028

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with press briefing; ADDS photos) By Shim Sun-ah

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005451315

[2026-07-27 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korea's ex-president found guilty of election disinformation

Snippet: SEOUL — A South Korean court handed jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol an 18-month suspended sentence on Monday for spreading disinformation in his 2022 election campaign before his martial law bid.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/world/south-koreas-ex-president-found-guilty-of-election-disinformation/2391879

[2026-07-27 18:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor to sponsor vehicles at Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026

Snippet: The Preparatory Office for the First Korea-Central Asia Summit 2026 signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company on Monday over vehicle support for the summit set for September.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821910

[2026-07-27 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mary&May rides viral campaign into global distribution channels

Snippet: Mary&May, a Korean clean beauty brand, said Monday it is stepping up its expansion into distribution channels across more than 70 countries, riding the success of a global social media campaign that boosted the brand's visibility.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821899

[2026-07-27 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: New U.S. Ambassador Steel to arrive in S. Korea this week amid pileup of bilateral issues

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul this week to assume her post, sources said Monday, which has remained vacant for about 1 1/2 years since the launch of U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727010600315

[2026-07-27 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korean American actor Ken Jeong feels 'very fortunate' to join ownership group for MLB team

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- When Korean American actor and comedian Ken Jeong was offered a chance to join former South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho in a consortium that would buy a stake in a Major League Baseball (MLB) club, Jeong knew it was "an opportunity I just couldn't pass up."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727009600315

[2026-07-27 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (3rd LD) PPP at risk of losing 40 bln won after Yoon's election law conviction

Snippet: (ATTN: REWRITES lead; ADDS details throughout; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727000953315

[2026-07-27 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Snippet: Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361972/former-south-korea-president-yoon-handed-suspended-term-over-campaign-lies?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 17:43 UTC+10:00] [Kim Keon-hee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former South Korea president Yoon handed suspended term over campaign lies

Snippet: Ruling adds to legal troubles for ousted leader who was sentenced to life in prison for insurrection earlier this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3361972/former-south-korea-president-yoon-handed-suspended-term-over-campaign-lies

[2026-07-27 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean won weakens on foreign selling in local stocks

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar Monday, as overseas investors remained net sellers of local stocks.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727009300320

[2026-07-27 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) Seoul shares end higher on tech gains amid eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, new photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006852320

[2026-07-27 17:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares end higher on tech gains amid eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: After choppy trading, South Korean stocks finished nearly 1 percent higher Monday as investors bought tech shares amid a pause in Middle East hostilities. The local currency declined against the US dollar.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821783

[2026-07-27 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Police launch reform committee after alleged mishandling of Gwangju murder investigation

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A committee tasked with reforming police investigation practices was launched Monday in response to allegations of police misconduct in a high-profile murder case earlier this year.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727009100315

[2026-07-27 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: SK brings first Barossa condensate shipment to Korea

Snippet: SK Innovation E&S said Monday that it will bring 300,000 barrels of condensate from Australia’s Barossa gas field into Korea in early August, marking the project’s first condensate shipment to the country.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821768

[2026-07-27 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Man sentenced to 12 years in prison on alleged mortgage fraud

Snippet: INCHEON, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday sentenced a man to 12 years in prison on charges of fraudulently obtaining more than 8 billion won (US$5.45 million) by tricking a victim into lending the money against a multi-housing unit with zero collateral value.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005000315

[2026-07-27 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: South Korea's ousted President Yoon convicted of lying during campaign

Snippet: South Korea’s ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, May 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, Pool, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-court-yoon-election-martial-law-cc56b97ea82bdd372b9359c4cd39a4f2

[2026-07-27 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS' 'Butter' tops 1.1 bln views on YouTube

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The music video for K-pop superband BTS' 2021 single "Butter" has surpassed 1.1 billion views on YouTube, the group's agency said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727008700315

[2026-07-27 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares end higher on tech gains amid eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 3-4, 9-18; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006851320

[2026-07-27 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Serious heat wave warning issued for 17 southern areas

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The state weather service issued its highest-level heat wave warning for 17 areas in southern South Korea on Monday, saying extreme heat is expected there.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727008500315

[2026-07-27 16:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Moon Won Bio secures W800m in TIPS funding for hair-loss research

Snippet: Lee Moon Won Bio said Monday it has been selected for TIPS, South Korea’s flagship government-backed program for promising technology startups.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821734

[2026-07-27 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification ministry honors UNC officer for border area peace efforts

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Monday awarded a commendation to an officer from the United Nations Command's Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) in recognition of his contributions to peace in the border area with North Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727007100315

[2026-07-27 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 'Parasite' actors Lee Jung-eun, Park So-dam reunite as mom, daughter in 'Journey to Gyeong-ju'

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Korean actors Lee Jung-eun and Park So-dam, who starred together in the Oscar-winning "Parasite" (2019), have reunited as mother and daughter in the upcoming Korean film "The Journey to Gyeong-ju."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727007400315

[2026-07-27 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mom’s Touch opens 20th store in Mongolia

Snippet: Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch said Monday that it has opened its 20th store in Mongolia, becoming the country’s second-largest quick-service restaurant brand by outlet count.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821722

[2026-07-27 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 more North Korean troops

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821720

[2026-07-27 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares end higher on tech gains amid eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- After choppy trading, South Korean stocks finished nearly 1 percent higher Monday as investors bought tech shares amid a pause in Middle East hostilities. The local currency declined against the U.S. dollar

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006800320

[2026-07-27 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul shares end 0.97 pct higher on tech gains amid eased Mideast tensions

Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006700320

[2026-07-27 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yoon Suk Yeol handed suspended term for election law violation

Snippet: People Power Party to return 39.7 billion won in reimbursed election expenses if ruling is confirmed

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821698

[2026-07-27 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: UNC commander calls Armistice Agreement foundation for peace on Korean Peninsula

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) said Monday the Armistice Agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War has served to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and allied nations marked the 73rd anniversary of the ceasefire.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727007000315

[2026-07-27 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) PPP at risk of losing 40 bln won after Yoon's election law conviction

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS details; RESTORES previous material)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727000952315

[2026-07-27 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee eyes wider reach in Latin America as global order shifts

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/10821689

[2026-07-27 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Science ministry, AMD join hands to establish open-weight AI ecosystem

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry and the U.S. chip giant AMD Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the establishment of an open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, the science ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006200320

[2026-07-27 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to suspended prison term for violating election law

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with court ruling; CHANGES headline, lead)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727000951315

[2026-07-27 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul dreams fade, as housing prices hinder relocation

Snippet: Relocation to Greater Seoul has fewer financial benefits for younger generation

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821643

[2026-07-27 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hana Securities opens Korean stock trading to Futu clients

Snippet: Hana Securities has begun offering Korean stock trading to clients of Hong Kong-based Futu Securities, expanding its push to draw more overseas investors into the domestic market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821641

[2026-07-27 15:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tokenized SK hynix ADRs cross W100b overseas

Snippet: Overseas exchanges capture round-the-clock demand unavailable in Korea

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821639

[2026-07-27 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: On this day in Korea - July 28, 2016: Anti-graft law upheld

Snippet: The Constitutional Court of Korea upheld a controversial anti-graft law designed to curb corruption and promote transparency in society. The ruling confirms that journalists and private school teachers, along with public officials, are subject to strict regulations regarding gifts, meals and other benefits. Supporters argue the law strengthens ethical standards and public trust, while critics raise concerns about potential restrictions on professional interactions and freedom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821635