Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices increased for the ninth consecutive month in May due mainly to higher petroleum and raw materials prices stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, central bank data showed Friday.
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[2026-06-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jensen Huang's four-day visit to Seoul earlier this month was as colorful and thrilling as that of a rock superstar. Wearing his trademark black leather jacket, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA — the darling of the ongoing AI revolution — appeared on a popular TV reality show, threw the first pitch at a professional baseball game and visited a PC cafe to meet pro e-gamers.
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[2026-06-19 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-19 04:53 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Mexico is on the board and Korea are fuming.
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[2026-06-19 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent
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[2026-06-19 00:03 UTC+10:00] [UN Security Council] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Kim Jong-un’s sister said denuclearisation would never be realised as North Korea’s weapons were a self-defensive deterrent
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[2026-06-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: JEJU, South Korea — In excruciating pain from a debilitating neurological condition, South Korean Lee Myung-shik had reluctantly given up on assisted death in Switzerland when he learned his daughter risked prison time if she helped him.
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[2026-06-18 22:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 21:06 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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[2026-06-18 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: SEOUL – South Korea’s parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fueled political tensions.
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[2026-06-18 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests" and denuclearization as a "line of no retreat that can never be crossed," Pyongyang's state media reported.
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[2026-06-18 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end
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[2026-06-18 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean lawmaker called for improvements in military post exchanges located outside military bases, as the increase in the number of people authorized to shop there has triggered overcrowding in such installations.
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[2026-06-18 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to hold a confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook next week.
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[2026-06-18 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has not formally received any request from the United States or other parties regarding participation in a proposed post-war reconstruction fund for Iran, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it will push to establish housing complexes for service members across the nation in a bid to help improve their living conditions.
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[2026-06-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Thursday visited an Army unit in the northeastern city of Chuncheon to inspect its readiness posture ahead of the rainy summer season, the defense ministry said.
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[2026-06-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 million-won (US$64,200) fine imposed on Kakao Corp. by the fair trade watchdog over inadequate user notices on how to terminate music streaming service subscriptions.
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[2026-06-18 17:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win will guarantee a last 32 berth.
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[2026-06-18 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES dateline; MENDS timeframe in lead paras; ADDS details in paras 5-7)By Song Sang-ho
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[2026-06-18 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Business efficiency, infrastructure gains drive rise despite weaker economic performance
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[2026-06-18 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields in bottom)
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[2026-06-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday decided to impose antidumping tariffs on Thai seamless copper pipes after its probe found that the imports had caused damage to the domestic industry.
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[2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us
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[2026-06-18 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photos; ADDS details in paras 9-10)By Kang Yoon-seung
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[2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.
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[2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)
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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's global competitiveness rose six notches from a year earlier in 2026, supported by improvements in business efficiency and infrastructure, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- State-run Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Corp. (KUIC) officially set sail Thursday with the task of implementing South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States in return for lower tariffs, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-06-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in para 4, bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-06-18 16:55 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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[2026-06-18 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with foreign ambassadors stationed in South Korea next week to brief them on the outcome of his recent trip to Europe, the presidential office said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged by more than 2 percent past another historic landmark, surpassing the 9,000-point level for the first time in history, as investors bet on chipmakers in the face of a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve and Iran uncertainty.
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[2026-06-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end
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[2026-06-18 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first heat wave advisories of the year for Seoul and its surrounding areas.
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[2026-06-18 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Beaches across Korea are opening in waves this summer, from early June through mid-July, as regional governments finalize their schedules.
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[2026-06-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first heat wave advisories of the year for Seoul and its surrounding areas.
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[2026-06-18 16:24 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests made
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[2026-06-18 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: An old joke in Korea says colleges will close in the order the cherry blossoms bloom, starting with those farthest from Seoul.
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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trading volume tops 30 billion won within minutes as investors seek broader exposure to Korea's AI-driven stock rally
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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean central bank expected to pivot to tame inflation, shore up won
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[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean ice cream exports surpass $100 million, led by Binggrae Melona's US success, Lotte's India push
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has agreed with the Czech Republic to broaden bilateral cooperation in cutting-edge industries, building on their recent partnership in the nuclear energy sector, the industry ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Critics say scarce health insurance funds should go first to severe and rare diseases
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[2026-06-18 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A veterans group representing past ethnic Korean students from Japan who volunteered to fight in the 1950-53 Korean War will hold an event to commemorate the sacrifices of those who failed to return home following the three-year conflict, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A special parliamentary probe into the National Election Commission and its regional branches has begun, with the rival parties having agreed to pass a proposal to execute a 45-day investigation on Thursday.
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