Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-22 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Korea will close all of its stores nationwide early Monday to provide employee training aimed at improving historical awareness and social sensitivity, following a controversial promotion linked to the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.
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[2026-06-22 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The Hollywood animation "Toy Story 5" debuted atop the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, snapping a four-week winning streak by the Korean zombie thriller "Colony," data showed Monday.
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[2026-06-22 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Monday it will keep electricity rates unchanged for the third quarter amid volatility in global energy prices.
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[2026-06-22 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Tom Kim celebrated his birthday with his third career top-10 finish at a major tournament.
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[2026-06-22 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Asset management firms in South Korea saw their combined profit almost double in the first quarter from three months earlier on a rise in commission income, data showed Monday.
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[2026-06-22 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Court ruling undercuts special counsel push
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[2026-06-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: OPCON transfer must strengthen, not weaken, the allianceCongressional oversight should not obstruct OPCON transfer
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[2026-06-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Shameful inertiaElection watchdog's independence should protect democracy, not shield incompetence
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[2026-06-22 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 22.
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[2026-06-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: It has been more than three years since the use of generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT became widespread in everyday life, and they have already become indispensable for many workers. Using artificial intelligence to draft reports or analyze complex data is no longer uncommon.
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[2026-06-21 21:42 UTC+10:00] [Korean] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former ViuTV host had stopped chemotherapy due to weakened physical condition, and applied to donate her body for medical research
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[2026-06-21 20:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT — Uzbekistan's textile and apparel industry has grown into a major pillar of the country’s economy, one that presents major opportunities for Korean manufacturers and retailers, Uzbek officials said at the Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-21 20:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Plans to launch a Korea Chamber of Commerce branch in Uzbekistan were unveiled Tuesday at the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum in Tashkent.
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[2026-06-21 20:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and Uzbekistan can turn crisis into opportunity and achieve great advancements if the two countries cooperate and combine their strengths, President Lee Jae Myung said in congratulatory remarks for the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum held in Tashkent on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-21 20:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Korea has become one of Uzbekistan's most important partners in modernizing transport infrastructure, Deputy Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Ilhomjon Abdugafarov said at Tuesday’s Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum held in Tashkent.
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[2026-06-21 20:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan’s “New Tashkent” project present opportunities for South Korean investors and companies through the transformation of the country’s capital, Uzbek officials highlight.
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[2026-06-21 19:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Six swimming pools and water playgrounds across Seoul's Hangang parks — Yeouido, Ttukseom, Jamsil, Gwangnaru, Nanji and Yanghwa — reopened on June 19, transforming parts of the Han River into the city's seasonal cooling zone. The facilities will operate through Aug. 30, offering everything from family-friendly pools and fountains to larger swimming areas for those looking to escape the summer heat without leaving the city.
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[2026-06-21 19:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: All six launchers of the US' Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors have reportedly been returned to the South Korean military base where they were originally deployed.
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[2026-06-21 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- All six launchers of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system deployed in the southeastern county of Seongju have returned to base following their relocation in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, sources said Sunday.
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[2026-06-21 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Some 500 government officials, lawmakers and business leaders gather at business forum in Tashkent
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[2026-06-21 18:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-21 18:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT — Uzbekistan is building a tech ecosystem that will enable global corporations to expand operations, reduce costs and enter new markets, Uzbekistan IT Park Korea Office head Nodirbek Berdiqobilov said at Tuesday’s Korea-Uzbekistan Business Forum held in Tashkent.
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[2026-06-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Japanese artists flock to Korea as J-pop interest grows
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[2026-06-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — South Korea sees Uzbekistan as its most important partner in Central Asia as Seoul seeks to deepen regional cooperation ahead of the first Korea-Central Asia Summit later this year, a South Korean Industry Ministry official said.
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[2026-06-21 18:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Korean lawmakers pledged parliamentary support for expanding Korea-Uzbekistan economic ties beyond infrastructure and manufacturing into supply chains, advanced industries and cultural exchange, as the two countries prepare for a Seoul summit in September.
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[2026-06-21 18:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan -- Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corp. (KIND) said it was pushing ahead with airport, bio-cluster and smart city projects in Uzbekistan, as the Korean state-backed infrastructure investor seeks to expand its role in the fast-growing Central Asian market.
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[2026-06-21 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — South Korea's state export lender said it was ready to finance a new wave of Korea-Uzbekistan projects, as Tashkent seeks to draw more Korean capital into infrastructure, supply chains and technology-driven industries on the back of economic reforms.
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[2026-06-21 18:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Incheon International Airport Corp. is moving to turn Uzbekistan’s rapidly growing air travel demand into its next overseas growth engine, joining major airport development projects in Tashkent and Urgench as country seeks to make itself a regional aviation hub.
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[2026-06-21 17:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — BoMI Engineering & Construction is expanding its presence in Uzbekistan through both its own projects and public-private partnership opportunities, positioning its Tashkent business tower as a platform for Korean companies entering the Central Asian market.
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[2026-06-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Zyx Technology is seeking to bring its artificial intelligence-based digital twin solutions to Uzbekistan’s urban development and smart construction markets, as Korean tech firms look to play a larger role in the Central Asian country’s infrastructure projects.
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[2026-06-21 17:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: World Cup co-host South Korea defeated Spain in a penalty shootout, becoming the first Asian team to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. Massive crowds gathered in streets across Seoul and other cities to celebrate the historic achievement, with supporters dressed in red and waving national flags late into the night.
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[2026-06-21 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections marred by ballot paper shortages entered the 17th day Sunday at a ballot counting site in southern Seoul.
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[2026-06-21 17:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade on Wednesday urged South Korean companies to expand their presence in the Central Asian nation by taking advantage of economic reforms and new industrial and investment initiatives.
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[2026-06-21 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Berlin and Ottawa’s shared Nato membership remains a significant political obstacle for Seoul
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[2026-06-21 16:34 UTC+10:00] [Canadian Patrol Submarine Project] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say Berlin and Ottawa’s shared Nato membership remains a significant political obstacle for Seoul
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[2026-06-21 16:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-06-21 16:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Having opened in Korea two days ahead of North American debut, Pixar sequel is on pace to be franchise's biggest global launch
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[2026-06-21 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: New novel on Korean War orphans reflects Cheon Myeong-kwan's search for humanity
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[2026-06-21 15:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Group said Sunday it will sponsor a 36-day visit to Korea by the Kagnew Choir, made up of descendants of Ethiopian veterans who fought in the 1950-53 Korean War, as part of efforts to honor their service and strengthen cultural ties.
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[2026-06-21 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Retail investors' US holdings near $200 billion as AI stocks fuel Wall Street presence
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[2026-06-21 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media excluded games involving South Korea, the United States and Japan from its apparently unauthorized coverage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup matches.
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[2026-06-21 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nearly half of elementary school teachers in South Korea say they feel helpless in dealing with parents, a new report showed, nearly three years after the death of a young teacher in Seoul sparked nationwide debate over teachers’ rights.
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[2026-06-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1946 -- The Independence Army of Korea returns from China following the restoration of Korea's sovereignty from Japanese colonial rule, which ended in August 1945. The voluntary force fought against Japanese troops in Manchuria and Shanghai under the command of the Korean Provisional Government.
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[2026-06-21 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Sunday it has approved 184 sanctions against 166 people who failed to meet their child support obligations, including travel bans and driver's license suspensions.
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[2026-06-21 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As more fans from overseas travel to South Korea for concerts, merchandise and other cultural experiences, police data has shown a sharp rise in fraud reports filed by foreign nationals.
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[2026-06-21 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Anchored by memories of the country’s 2002 miracle run, World Cup transcends sport in S. Korea, becoming an expression of unity, belonging and collective emotion
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[2026-06-21 14:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Seong Ghi-hong, the new presidential secretary for public relations and communication, is a veteran newswire journalist with 30 years of experience covering politics, the economy and national news.
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[2026-06-21 14:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean ballad singer Sung Si-kyung teamed up with Indonesian singer Raisa for their first duet, "Heaven Knows," a romantic ballad released Friday.
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[2026-06-21 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- New presidential secretary for social affairs Kim Kyoung-ja is a pharmacist-turned labor activist who previously served as a senior leader of South Korea's largest umbrella labor federation.
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[2026-06-21 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lenders see limited earnings impact, but analysts warn policy-driven support could draw investor scrutiny
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