[2026-03-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [North Korea women's football team] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: North Korea’s shady tactics show Matildas must be ready for more than football

Snippet: Australia are no strangers to the team’s bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/11/north-korea-protest-matildas-australia-womens-asian-cup

[2026-03-12 00:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kim Jong Un watches cruise missile tests with daughter — and likely heir to regime

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/world-news/kim-jong-un-watches-cruise-missile-tests-with-his-daughter/

[2026-03-11 22:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Para cross-country skier wins record 3rd medal for S. Korea

Snippet: Para cross-country skier Kim Yun-ji captured her third medal of the ongoing Winter Paralympics in northern Italy on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692283

[2026-03-11 22:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: AMD's Lisa Su to visit S. Korea next week, may meet with Samsung chief

Snippet: Lisa Su, the head of Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is expected to visit South Korea next week and meet with local conglomerate executives, industry sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692281

[2026-03-11 22:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Iranian Embassy in Seoul displays banner with image of Khamenei

Snippet: The Iranian Embassy in Seoul has put up a banner bearing the image of the late former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and accusing "war criminals," sources said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692278

[2026-03-11 21:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Defense minister inspects S. Korea-US military exercise sites

Snippet: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday inspected sites of an ongoing South Korea-US military exercise, calling for thorough preparations for the planned recovery of wartime operational command from the United States.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692273

[2026-03-11 20:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Ghana leaders seek tangible cooperation on security, critical minerals

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/10692258

[2026-03-11 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter - DailyNews

Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported Wednesday, as North Korea threatened responses to U.S.-South Korean military drills.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/11/breaking-news/965164/north-korean-leader-kim-watches-cruise-missile-tests-with-his-daughter/

[2026-03-11 20:10 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/seoul-toughen-security-bts-comeback-concert/

[2026-03-11 19:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI flex patent muscle

Snippet: South Korea’s two leading battery makers — LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI — highlighted their patent strength at InterBattery 2026, signaling an intensifying race to secure next-generation battery technologies for emerging sectors such as energy storage systems and robotics.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692236

[2026-03-11 19:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea investigates BTS ticket scalping after nearly 1,900 illegal listings detected

Snippet: South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had identified 1,868 suspected scalping listings tied to upcoming BTS concerts in Goyang and Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area after monitoring major online resale platforms.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692234

[2026-03-11 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Seoul says it can deter Pyongyang even if Washington transfers weapons to the Middle East

Snippet: South Korea asserted on Wednesday that it was capable of deterring its northern neighbour from attacking it, even if the United States transfers military assets to the war-torn Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/seoul-says-it-can-deter-pyongyang-even-if-washington-transfers-weapons

[2026-03-11 19:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gender equality stalls as structural barriers persist, experts warn

Snippet: Experts urged coordinated efforts to tackle structural discrimination that continues to shape women’s lives across society during an event hosted by the UN Women Knowledge and Partnerships Center in the Republic of Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692221

[2026-03-11 19:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean ring smuggled bulk cigarettes to Australia, making $6m in profit

Snippet: South Korean customs authorities have uncovered a smuggling ring that bought cigarettes in bulk from domestic convenience stores and illegally exported them to high-priced markets such as Australia and New Zealand, generating about 10 billion won ($6.78 million) in profit.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692207

[2026-03-11 19:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Jamsil mega convention center, dome stadium set for 2032 completion

Snippet: A 3.3 trillion-won ($2.2 billion) sports and convention complex featuring South Korea’s largest domed baseball stadium is planned for completion in Seoul by 2032 after the city finalized long-delayed negotiations for the Jamsil Sports and MICE Complex redevelopment.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692205

[2026-03-11 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: RBW acquires 257 Entertainment through WM, adds boy band Xlov

Snippet: Korean entertainment company RBW, the agency behind girl groups Mamamoo and Oh My Girl, said Tuesday that it acquired 257 Entertainment through its subsidiary WM Entertainment as part of efforts to strengthen its global expansion strategy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692185

[2026-03-11 18:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Senior US diplomat to discuss alliance issues in Seoul

Snippet: Michael DeSombre, the US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, is scheduled to visit South Korea on Wednesday for talks on a range of alliance issues, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692175

[2026-03-11 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares up for 2nd day on bargain hunting amid Iran woes

Snippet: South Korean stocks finished higher for the second straight session Wednesday as investors hunted for bargains amid the market's recent volatility caused by the US-Iran war. The local currency rose against the greenback.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692119

[2026-03-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Philips Evnia & HUFS C&T Launch New Esports Lab to Power the Future of Gaming Education

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 5, 2026, Philips monitors officially signed a donation agreement with HUFS C&T and held the grand inauguration ceremony for the Philips Evnia Esports Lab. This collaboration aims to provide students in esports-related majors with a practical platform through the deep integration of cutting-edge hardware facilities and educational resources, thereby contributing to the cultivation of esports talent and the development of industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692107

[2026-03-11 17:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US Senate Democrats warn Trump policies unsettling South Korea-US alliance

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/10692093

[2026-03-11 17:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Mirae Asset Securities launches first global pension desk

Snippet: Mirae Asset Securities said it will launch the industry’s first dedicated service center for global companies in Korea’s rapidly expanding retirement pension market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692079

[2026-03-11 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea, Ghana leaders meet to broaden cooperation on maritime security, climate

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/10692071

[2026-03-11 17:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Patriots, THAAD allegedly shipped to Middle East. Is South Korea safe without them?

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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692042

[2026-03-11 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ruling party seeks parliamentary probe into 'politically motivated' indictments

Snippet: The Democratic Party of Korea on Wednesday submitted a formal request for a parliamentary probe into what it claims to be politically motivated indictments through the manipulation of evidence in seven criminal cases against liberal figures.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692037

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Differentiated electricity pricing gains traction but raises regional concerns

Snippet: South Korea’s plan to introduce regionally differentiated electricity prices is raising concerns that inland provinces and public utilities in the greater Seoul area could face higher power costs, as the government pushes ahead with reforms to ease regional imbalances in energy supply.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692025

[2026-03-11 17:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Starbucks Korea first globally to fund graduate degrees for staff

Snippet: Starbucks Korea said Wednesday it has expanded its employee scholarship program to cover master’s and doctoral degrees, becoming the first Starbucks market globally to offer graduate-level tuition support.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692015

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor tops Volkswagen in profit for first time

Snippet: Hybrid pivot, flexible production lift Korean auto giant to global No. 2

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10692012

[2026-03-11 16:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] BTS’ RM backs Korean art catalog

Snippet: A new catalog highlighting Korean paintings preserved in major museums around the world has been published with support from RM of BTS.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691985

[2026-03-11 16:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Once criticized, Korea now helps end dog slaughter abroad

Snippet: Two long-running dog slaughter and meat-selling businesses in Indonesia have been shut down, marking what activists say is the first overseas application of South Korea’s dog meat industry transition model.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691984

[2026-03-11 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Who's running to become next Seoul mayor?

Snippet: The race for Seoul mayor, the most high-profile of local government posts, remains clouded less than three months before the election. From the ruling bloc, several big names as well as relative unknowns have declared their bids, while the incumbent Seoul mayor and other conservative heavyweights are still weighing their options.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691978

[2026-03-11 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Rights watchdog urges broader stimulus aid for foreign residents

Snippet: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea said Wednesday that it had advised the interior minister and other relevant officials to expand eligibility for government relief payments, including the so-called “consumption coupons for livelihood recovery,” to cover more foreign residents.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691977

[2026-03-11 16:38 UTC+10:00] [Incheon International Airport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jeju Air crash: South Korean auditor says ministry prioritised cost over safety

Snippet: The audit said the transport ministry allowed 14 non-compliant localiser structures at eight airports to reduce earthwork costs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3346185/jeju-air-crash-south-korean-auditor-says-ministry-prioritised-cost-over-safety

[2026-03-11 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Musinsa Standard global sales jump 162% on overseas demand

Snippet: Korean fashion platform Musinsa said Wednesday its casualwear brand Musinsa Standard is rapidly expanding its overseas customer base, driven by surging global sales.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691960

[2026-03-11 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: ‘Minimalistic in very extreme way’: Sharon Eyal brings ‘Jakie’ to Seoul

Snippet: Seoul Metropolitan Ballet opens season with double bill 'Bliss & Jakie'

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691953

[2026-03-11 16:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim supervises destroyer cruise missile test amid Seoul-Washington drills

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/10691944

[2026-03-11 16:27 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Hasty redeployment of US missiles from South Korea to Middle East leaves Seoul rattled

Snippet: South Korea’s president has sought to reassure the public that the country is able to deter threats from the North

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/redeployment-us-missiles-thaad-south-korea-middle-east-seoul-iran

[2026-03-11 16:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Medicube to sponsor Coachella in first for Korean beauty

Snippet: Korean beauty company APR said Tuesday its flagship brand Medicube will participate as an official sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, aiming to strengthen its global presence and promote K-beauty to international audiences.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691932

[2026-03-11 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China and North Korea to resume passenger train service after six-year halt - DailyNews

Snippet: Passenger trains between China and North Korea will resume service on Thursday, reviving a transport link that was shuttered for six years due to the pandemic, China’s rail operator said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/11/breaking-news/965096/china-and-north-korea-to-resume-passenger-train-service-after-six-year-halt/

[2026-03-11 16:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: CICI to host news carousel competition

Snippet: The Corea Image Communication Institute said Wednesday it will host a news carousel competition from March 10 to May 10 under themes including the future of Korean traditional and contemporary culture and the competitiveness of K-content in the AI era.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691929

[2026-03-11 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: NCSoft to acquire German mobile game company JustPlay

Snippet: Korean gaming powerhouse to invest $202 million in European mobile game platform

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691928

[2026-03-11 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung Biologics, Eli Lilly to build biotech innovation hub in Korea

Snippet: First Lilly Gateway Labs site outside US, China to be completed in Incheon’s Songdo by July 2027

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691927

[2026-03-11 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Former lawmaker's sentence confirmed over Moon-Trump call in 2019

Snippet: South Korea’s Supreme Court has finalized a suspended prison sentence for former lawmaker Kang Hyo-sang for leaking the contents of a confidential phone call between then-President Moon Jae-in and former US President Donald Trump.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691925

[2026-03-11 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee's gifts to Ghana's president: chocolate, a phone and a painting

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama with specially produced chocolate during their summit in Seoul, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691918

[2026-03-11 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea’s live performing arts market hit W1.73tr in 2025, up 18.8%

Snippet: Pop music concerts generated largest share, followed by musicals, dance

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691909

[2026-03-11 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Calligrapher Kang Byung-in highlights philosophy of Hangeul at Korea CQ forum

Snippet: Renowned Korean calligrapher Kang Byung-in, known for designing iconic Hangeul lettering for popular brands and cultural works, spoke about the philosophy and artistic structure of the Korean alphabet during a lecture Tuesday at the New Zealand ambassador’s residence in Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691906

[2026-03-11 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Men tied to Myanmar fraud hub indicted over romance scam

Snippet: South Korean prosecutors have indicted several young men accused of working for a romance scam ring based in Myanmar, part of a growing network of overseas fraud operations targeting Korean victims.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691894

[2026-03-11 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Why these South Koreans are supporting North Korea in the Asian Cup

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/why-these-south-koreans-are-supporting-north-korea-in-the-asian-cup-20260302-p5o6td.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-11 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Deterrence posture against N. Korea won't be hindered, Cheong Wa Dae says amid reports of THAAD move

Snippet: The deterrence posture against North Korea will not be hindered regardless of a potential shift of military assets owned by the US military stationed in South Korea, a senior official at Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, amid media reports that the US Forces Korea has shipped out some of its air defense assets from the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691879

[2026-03-11 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares gain as markets and oil prices hold steady

Snippet: A currency trader passes by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), rear center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, rear left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-9015cbc7db4569fddd124659acfcaf86

[2026-03-11 14:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong is richest Korean on Forbes billionaires list. No. 2 may surprise you

Snippet: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong is the sole Korean on Forbes' world's 100 richest people list this year, with an estimated net worth of $27 billion, according to the US magazine.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10691849