Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-09 16:33 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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[2026-03-09 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's biggest film in 2 years is drawing unusual wave of recognition from top officials, including President Lee
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[2026-03-09 16:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Forum marks 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic ties, exploring architectural discourse
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[2026-03-09 16:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung SDI said Monday it will showcase next-generation batteries designed for humanoid robots and AI data centers at InterBattery 2026 this week in Seoul.
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[2026-03-09 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Justice said Monday it has set up an Immigrants Rights Protection Task Force under the Korea Immigration Service to prevent human rights violations and strengthen remedies for foreign residents in South Korea.
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[2026-03-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Over 800 students from 37 schools across Korea gathered Saturday at Seoul International School to participate in the National History Day Korea competition
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[2026-03-09 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi tumbled over 8 percent in trading Monday, prompting the activation of a circuit breaker, a 20-minute suspension on trading to curb excessive volatility.
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[2026-03-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young pledged to boost Thailand-Korea economic cooperation in a meeting Friday.
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[2026-03-09 16:03 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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[2026-03-09 15:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-09 14:45 UTC+10:00] [Freedom Shield] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thousands of troops begin annual drills amid speculation over US Patriot redeployment to the Middle East
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[2026-03-09 13:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chong Won-o, who is competing for the Democratic Party of Korea candidacy in the June mayoral election in Seoul, vowed to adopt artificial intelligence in his governance as he launched his Seoul mayor bid.
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[2026-03-09 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the United States kicked off a key annual joint springtime military exercise Monday, with the number of planned field training drills cut in half compared with last year.
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[2026-03-09 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four years.
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[2026-03-09 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters of appreciation to the leaders of Turkmenistan and Singapore for their assistance in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East amid rising regional tensions, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.
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[2026-03-09 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A North Korean military guard post, top, and a South Korean post, bottom, are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-03-09 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s benchmark Kospi plunged in early trading Monday as surging oil prices triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran rattled global markets, prompting the activation of a sell-side sidecar designed to curb excessive volatility. The Korean won also weakened sharply against the dollar.
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[2026-03-09 11:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than 200 South Korean nationals who had been stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating US-Iran conflict returned home Monday aboard a chartered flight.
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[2026-03-09 11:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: E-cigarette users and dual users — those who use both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes — are associated with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and declining lung function, according to a recent study by the Korea Medical Institute.
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[2026-03-09 11:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean films with over 10m admissions
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[2026-03-09 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi both plunged over 6% in early trade Monday, leading a broader regional sell-off as oil prices breached $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
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[2026-03-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: “The King’s Warden” crossed the 10 million admissions mark Sunday, recording a cumulative audience of 11.17 million, a notable achievement as movie theaters continue to struggle to attract audiences amid fierce competition from streaming platforms.
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[2026-03-09 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: “On March 21, the world’s biggest band is back!” Netflix’s teaser announces BTS’ upcoming live event at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert will follow the release of the group’s first studio album in more than three years, which drops a day earlier. The 14-track album — as well as the comeback show — is titled “Arirang.”
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[2026-03-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Evan Morgan Grahame
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[2026-03-09 07:21 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: The Matildas were disappointed after they had to scramble to eke out a draw against South Korea. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
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[2026-03-09 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Caitlin Foord was disappointed in the team's performance against South Korea. (Getty Images: Mark Metcalfe)
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[2026-03-09 01:21 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Australia’s 3-3 draw with South Korea means they finish second in Group A and must travel to Perth for their quarter-final
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[2026-03-09 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FS1 — 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Stage: South Korea vs. Australia, Pool C, Tokyo
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[2026-03-09 00:27 UTC+10:00] [Perth Rectangular Stadium] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Host Australia’s late goal not enough to overtake the Koreans, while Iran’s players sing anthem before final match and bow out without a win
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[2026-03-09 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippines’ Jael Guy, left, and Sara Eggesvik celebrate after their first goal during the Women’s Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAPImage via AP)
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[2026-03-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Cheonan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Workers’ Party Congress signals a different form of “liberation” – securing regime survival through nuclear deterrence, not the liberation of the Korean peninsula
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[2026-03-08 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Steph Catley's (left) night came to a premature end as Ellie Carpenter (right) fumed with an official during the Matildas' draw against Korea. (Getty Images)
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[2026-03-08 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Alanna Kennedy scores in 97th minute to secure draw
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[2026-03-08 22:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Sunday he has been told the United States is not likely to hike tariffs on South Korea if the National Assembly passes a special bill on Seoul's $350 billion investment pledge to the US
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[2026-03-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-08 21:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-08 19:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The gender pay gap at South Korea’s major conglomerates still hovers near 30 percent while women make up roughly one-quarter of the workforce, a report showed Sunday.
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[2026-03-08 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Women's Asian Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Updates as the Matildas seek a win to claim top spot in Group A
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[2026-03-08 19:14 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-08 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Alanna Kennedy scored a brace, including an injury-time equaliser to salvage a draw for the Matildas. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)
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[2026-03-08 18:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Koreans escaping the conflict in the Middle East have begun arriving back in Korea, with the government pledging to direct all necessary resources to ensure the safety of Korean nationals in the region.
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[2026-03-08 18:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Consumer Agency on Sunday issued a consumer safety alert over the Dubai Chewy Cookie after confirming cases of allergic reactions and tooth damage linked to the product.
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[2026-03-08 18:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Seoul city government plan to create forest areas and restore waterways near Cheong Wa Dae has effectively been scrapped, local media reported Sunday.
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[2026-03-08 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Taiwan players celebrate after defeating South Korea during a World Baseball Classic game between South Korea and Taiwan on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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[2026-03-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-08 17:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean food company Pulmuone showcased traditional Korean cuisine alongside its latest plant-based innovations at Natural Products Expo West 2026, held March 4-6 in Anaheim, California.
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[2026-03-08 17:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's ruling party is ramping up pressure on the prosecutors' office, which faces complete reorganization, accusing it of fabricating evidence intended to indict President Lee Jae Myung and calling for a parliamentary probe into such cases.
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[2026-03-08 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean media artist Cha Jae-min has won the 21st Hermes Foundation Missulsang for her distinctive approach to media art — listening to marginalized voices and building relationships through “essay films.”
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[2026-03-08 17:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Forex veteran suggests paring Korean won against Thai baht, citing ‘polar opposite’ fundamentals
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[2026-03-08 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: After celebrity airport incidents involving Byeon Woo-seok, Hearts2Hearts, authorities consider new safety measures but rule out VIP entrances
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