[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

[2026-07-27 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Court sentences ex-President Yoon to suspended prison term on election law violation charges

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Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727006100315

[2026-07-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kim Yo-jong rejects ARF denuclearization call, signals Pyongyang's push to cement nuclear state status

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/10821619

[2026-07-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: VANK urges Met Museum to revise Korean gallery texts over historical framing

Snippet: South Korea's cyber diplomacy group VANK has called on New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to revise texts in its Korean gallery, arguing that several descriptions present a biased interpretation of Korean history and culture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821618

[2026-07-27 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Where CXMT’s IPO money is going: The DRAM gap Korea left

Snippet: Chinese chipmaker directs $4.4 billion toward conventional memory as Korean rivals prioritize HBM

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821616

[2026-07-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bibi faces backlash over choreography at Waterbomb Festival

Snippet: Singer Bibi has come under fire for her performance at Saturday’s Waterbomb Festival Seoul, with some online comments criticizing her outfit and dance moves.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821611

[2026-07-27 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Asian shares most gain as Chinese chipmaker soars in Shanghai debut

Snippet: The screens show the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-oil-rates-markets-cxmt-2b81f0e01bb318ae8d4281964f89f2f1

[2026-07-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Australia’s Northern Territory courts Korean investment in gas, AI

Snippet: Vast shale gas reserves and proximity to Asia boost the Territory’s strategic appeal

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821601

[2026-07-27 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea covers Panmungak building at JSA for apparent repairs

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/10821599

[2026-07-27 15:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s resource hunt moves beyond China

Snippet: Hyundai Motor secures Australian rare earths as SK explores Northern Territory shale gas for Darwin LNG

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821598

[2026-07-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defending KBO champions Twins looking to right ship in homestand

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins opened July sitting in first place in South Korean baseball. They are now in danger of ending the month in third place, having dropped 11 of their 16 games in July, including nine of their past 10.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005700315

[2026-07-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum welcome 1st child

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum have welcomed their first baby, Nam's agency said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005900315

[2026-07-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Buying stake in MLB team 'dream come true' for former pitcher Park Chan-ho

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Park Chan-ho, the first South Korean to play in Major League Baseball (MLB), grew up admiring owners of big league clubs. Park, who made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1994, recalls being particularly impressed with then Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley, who traveled to South Korea to recruit Park while he was in college.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005500315

[2026-07-27 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea commemorates U.N. forces' participation in Korean War

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday held an event to commemorate the participation of countries that fought under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 Korean War, the veterans ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004800315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Ex-pitcher Park Chan-ho buys into Athletics, becomes club's senior adviser

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A consortium led by former South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho has bought a stake in a relocating Major League Baseball (MLB) club, marking the first instance of a South Korean investment into a big league team.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005100315

[2026-07-27 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KTO, Eastar Jet partner to draw Chinese travelers through regional airports

Snippet: The Korea Tourism Organization signed an agreement with Eastar Jet on Thursday to expand Greater China routes at regional airports and attract more foreign visitors, the organization said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821562

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

Source: AP News

Title: Chan Ho Park becomes first Korean to invest in major league club, joining A's ownership group

Snippet: Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chan Ho Park speaks during a press conference at the Gocheok Sky Dome ahead of a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the MLB World Tour Seoul Series in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/athletics-as-park-fisher-cuban-6f6fa60b1ce71417d076a49c97dcc816

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

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1984 -- South Korea finishes seventh at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles with six gold medals, six silver and seven bronze.

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[2026-07-27 14:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to overhaul architect licensing system after 15-year transition

Snippet: The architect licensing system will be overhauled following the completion of a 15-year transition to internationally aligned eligibility requirements.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821550

[2026-07-27 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seventeen’s DK, Vernon to begin military service

Snippet: Seventeen members DK and Vernon will begin fulfilling South Korea’s mandatory military service in the coming months, Pledis Entertainment announced Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821544

[2026-07-27 14:46 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea sending 30,000 troops to Russia is a ‘win-win’: analysts

Snippet: Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361943/north-korea-sending-30000-troops-russia-win-win-analysts

[2026-07-27 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea sending 30,000 troops to Russia is a ‘win-win’: analysts

Snippet: Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361943/north-korea-sending-30000-troops-russia-win-win-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-27 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to launch massive global music festival next year

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch a major global music festival in Seoul in December 2027 that organizers hope will rival the U.S.-based Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727005400315

[2026-07-27 14:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea to hold Coachella-style K-culture festival in 2027

Snippet: The plan, backed by state-private committee, is expected to draw 200,000 from abroad and an economic impact of more than W1tr

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821502

[2026-07-27 13:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Man stabs merchant because he 'wanted to kill for no reason'

Snippet: South Korean police said Monday they have requested an arrest warrant for a man in his 40s who stabbed a stranger at a market in Muju, North Jeolla Province.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821480

[2026-07-27 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 3.77m travelers expected to go through Incheon Airport in 2 weeks

Snippet: Incheon International Airport Corp. said Monday that accumulated users from July 25 to Aug. 10 is expected to amount to about 3.77 million, averaging some 222,000 per day.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821479

[2026-07-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Foreign currency deposits rise for 3rd month in June

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Foreign currency deposits in South Korea rose for the third consecutive month in June on increased dollar savings, central bank data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002600320

[2026-07-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chipmaking accounts for over 10 pct of S. Korea's manufacturing output in 2024: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chipmaking sector accounted for more than 10 percent of the country's manufacturing output in 2024 driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure following the advent of ChatGPT, a central bank report showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004100320

[2026-07-27 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: PM vows to defend freedom, peace based on solid alliance with U.S.

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will safeguard freedom and peace based on the solid alliance with the United States and cooperation with participant countries in the 1950-53 Korean War without forgetting the sacrifices they made to help repel invading North Korean troops, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004600315

[2026-07-27 12:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Heat wave to continue until early August

Snippet: South Korea can expect high day and nighttime temperatures until early next month, with Monday's temperature projected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10821439

[2026-07-27 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea closely monitoring Russia's reported preparation for more N. Korean troops: foreign ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Monday it is closely monitoring military cooperation between North Korea and Russia following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that Moscow is preparing to receive another 30,000 North Korean troops for its war against Ukraine.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004400315

[2026-07-27 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares turn lower late Mon. morning on tech slide

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks turned lower late Monday morning as big chip shares lost ground despite eased Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004300320

[2026-07-27 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls Latin America key to Korea’s diplomatic reach in shifting world order

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/10821394

[2026-07-27 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Top North Korea official blasts Asean for urging denuclearisation

Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attacked the bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday for seeking a denuclearised Korean peninsula, blasting the position as "stupid and foolish."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/27/world/top-north-korea-official-blasts-asean-for-urging-denuclearisation/2391762

[2026-07-27 12:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 72 turnout corrections reported to election watchdog on June 3 election day

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The National Election Commission (NEC) received a total of 72 reports of voter turnout corrections on the day of the June 3 local elections, information submitted by the watchdog to a lawmaker showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727004000315

[2026-07-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Customs agency uncovers 7.2 tln won worth of illegal FX trading in H1

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea uncovered illegal foreign exchange transactions worth 7.2 trillion won (US$4.92 billion) in the first half of 2026, the customs agency said Monday, amid government-wide efforts to curb volatility in the foreign exchange market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002900320

[2026-07-27 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Value of DLS sales climbs 30 pct in H1

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of derivatives-linked securities (DLS) in South Korea rose some 30 percent on-year in the first half of 2026, data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727003700320

[2026-07-27 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK Innovation E&S to import condensate from Australian gas field

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation E&S, the energy arm of South Korea's SK Group, said Monday it will import condensate from an Australian offshore gas field that it invested in 14 years ago, marking the first such shipment to South Korea from the project.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727003100320

[2026-07-27 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Commemorative plaque honoring N. Korean troops fighting Ukraine unveiled in Russia

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A ceremony unveiling a commemorative plaque honoring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against Ukraine took place last week, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727003200315

[2026-07-27 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Former Cheongju city councilor questioned over alleged sexual abuse of minor

Snippet: CHEONGJU, South Korea, July 27 (Yonhap) -- A former Cheongju city councilor underwent overnight questioning over allegations of sexually abusing a minor, local police said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727003000315

[2026-07-27 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Decades after the Korean conflict, North and South remain divided

Snippet: A visitor tours the exhibition hall of the Korean War at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/south-korea-war-photo-gallery-54f26d5564eaead94febbbafe99d769a

[2026-07-27 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea's Kim visits war cemeteries on Korean War armistice anniversary

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited national cemeteries honoring fallen soldiers, including Chinese troops, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, Pyongyang's state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002700315

[2026-07-27 11:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Naver, Nvidia join hands to establish 200 MW AI factory by 2028

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp. said in a regulatory filing Monday it has agreed on a strategic partnership with U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. to jointly establish a massive, global artificial intelligence (AI) factory.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002800320

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

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to participate in U.S.-led int'l cybersecurity exercise

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Cyber Security Command will take part in a U.S.-led international cybersecurity exercise this week, aimed at helping allies better respond to malicious cyberspace activities, the defense ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002300315

[2026-07-27 10:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul shares open higher on eased Mideast tensions, mega chip deals

Snippet: South Korean stocks started higher Monday as the United States paused strikes on Iran over the weekend, easing military tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10820981

[2026-07-27 10:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work

Snippet: North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10820975

[2026-07-27 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's approval rating falls for 2nd consecutive week: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating dropped to 46.3 percent this week, a poll showed Monday, marking its second straight weekly decline.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002200315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul shares open higher on eased Mideast tensions, mega chip deals

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in paras 2, 7-10; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727001451320

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Tanzania's POSCO-backed mine to play key role in global battery supply chain: top envoy

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Tanzania's new ambassador to South Korea has called for Seoul's greater investment in its critical minerals sector, hoping that a graphite project backed by Korea's POSCO International will play a key role in the global battery supply chain.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727001700315

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

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea covers inter-Korean border building in screens for apparent renovation work

Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has installed screens around its building inside the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom to block it from public view, apparently for ongoing renovation work, military sources said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260727002100315