[2026-06-18 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo ends homer drought after suspended game resumes

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has gone deep for the first time in more than a month.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618002700315

[2026-06-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks open at fresh record high despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES para 2; ADDS details at bottom; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001951320

[2026-06-18 10:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SK hynix ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Thursday it has begun shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, the 12-layer HBM4E, to major global customers, marking another step in the race to supply next-generation memory for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618002600320

[2026-06-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korean midfielder happy to draw attention from opponents

Snippet: After being named the Player of the Match in a 2-1 victory over Czechia last week by recording a goal and an assist, South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom is expected to draw plenty of attention from Mexico in their upcoming match.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774400

[2026-06-18 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korean midfielder happy to draw attention from opponents

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- After being named the Player of the Match in a 2-1 victory over Czechia last week by recording a goal and an assist, South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom is expected to draw plenty of attention from Mexico in their upcoming match.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618002400315

[2026-06-18 10:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774388

[2026-06-18 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open at fresh record high despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened at a fresh record high Thursday, despite overnight losses on Wall Street caused by the U.S. Federal Reserve's signal of a rate hike this year and uncertainty over a U.S.-Iran peace deal.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001900320

[2026-06-18 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks open at fresh record high despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001600320

[2026-06-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001300320

[2026-06-18 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korea coach voices regret over drone incident

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo on Wednesday voiced his regret over a recent appearance of a drone at his team's FIFA World Cup training site during a session being held behind closed doors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001800315

[2026-06-18 09:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Senate confirms Michelle Steel as US ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term Korean American congresswoman, as the United States' ambassador to South Korea.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774361

[2026-06-18 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Senate confirms Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michelle Steel, a former two-term Korean American congresswoman, as the United States' ambassador to South Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001500315

[2026-06-18 09:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Suspect drone 'neutralised' near Korean World Cup training facility

Snippet: Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 9:08am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/world-cup-2026-mexico-shoots-down-drone-at-training/106812114

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Seoul tops global ranking of most walkable cities

Snippet: Seoul has been named the world’s most walkable city for 2026, surpassing major tourist destinations such as New York City and Edinburgh.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774233

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: From teammates to rivals, old ties renewed in Korea-Mexico clash

Snippet: Lee Kang-in faces his former coach, while Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom line up against old club teammates

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773666

[2026-06-18 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea, Yonsei universities hit record highs as gap narrows in QS global rankings

Snippet: QS says Korea posted Asia’s third-strongest net performance, with gains in employability, internationalization and sustainability

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10773651

[2026-06-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (World Cup) S. Korea coaching hoping team will go beyond semifinals

Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- During his illustrious playing career, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo captained the country to an unlikely semifinal berth at the 2002 FIFA World Cup that South Korea co-hosted with Japan. No Asian country has gone that deep into a World Cup since.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001400315

[2026-06-18 08:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Anthropic launches Seoul office amid Washington's AI export controls

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Anthropic PBC reaffirmed its plan to scale its enterprise globally, as it announced the official launch of its Seoul office.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009000320

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on June 18)

Snippet: Political leaders and police share blame for venue blockade: A Seoul protest over ballot shortages disrupted national sports teams and highlighted shared responsibility among political leaders, police and election authorities.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001100315

[2026-06-18 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on June 18)

Snippet: Internal power struggle stirs up DPK: Factional rifts in major parties bode ill for nation

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618001000315

[2026-06-18 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 18)

Snippet: Falling housing ladder: Surging jeonse deposits shutting ordinary households out of path to homeownership

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000900315

[2026-06-18 07:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 18.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000800315

[2026-06-18 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Mexican military brings down drone near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara

Snippet: South Korean players drink water ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match against Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/mexico-drone-south-korea-world-cup-guadalajara-f652d627c1c6e7b8bb6e19c238dde3d3

[2026-06-18 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Delinquency ratio on bank loans up in April

Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency ratio on loans extended by banks rose in April due mainly to a fall in the write-offs of soured loans, data showed Thursday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617007600320

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Wang Son-taek] Protests pose new test for Korean democracy

Snippet: South Korea's democracy appears to be recovering from one of the gravest crises in its recent history. The turmoil triggered by former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed insurrection in December 2024 shook public confidence and raised concerns both at home and abroad about the resilience of the country's democratic institutions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774160

[2026-06-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Song Jong-hwan] What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea

Snippet: In January this year, the World Economic Forum released the results of a survey of 1,300 experts worldwide. Half of the respondents described the current international situation as “extremely dangerous,” while another 40 percent regarded it as “dangerous.” Commenting on the findings, professor Kim Jung-ho of Sogang University observed that although we may not call it World War III, localized wars with global implications are already unfolding across different regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774158

[2026-06-18 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: AI nation: Is it boom, bubble or both for South Korea?

Snippet: The KOSPI share index's vertical climb above the 8,800 mark is either the wonder of Asian finance -- or a glaring AI asset bubble. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/ai-nation-is-it-boom-bubble-or-both-for-south-korea

[2026-06-18 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Fed holds key interest rate steady for 4th straight time under new Chair Warsh

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000400315

[2026-06-18 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: G7 leaders reaffirm commitment to 'complete denuclearization' of N. Korea in joint statement

Snippet: WASHINGTON, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) countries reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea in a joint statement released Wednesday, as they held a summit in France this week.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260618000200315

[2026-06-18 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: South Korean president urges Trump to help make peace with North

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/asia-oceania/south-korean-president-urges-trump-to-help-make-peace-with-north/2367746

[2026-06-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (News Focus) Lee broadens diplomatic outreach to Europe in 1st trip to region

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung took a major step in broadening South Korea's diplomatic outreach to Europe, as the country seeks to diversify its diplomatic profile and align with major powers in addressing protectionism and other global challenges, officials said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617008800315

[2026-06-17 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Leaders of S. Korea, Kenya hold talks on cooperation in economy, development

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, to discuss cooperation in the economy, development and other areas.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009900315

[2026-06-17 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KBO surpasses 6 mln fans in record-breaking fashion

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league topped 6 million fans for the 2026 season in record-breaking fashion Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009800315

[2026-06-17 22:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 2 Koreas, not external actors, should lead peninsular issues: unification minister

Snippet: Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that South and North Korea, not outside powers, should lead in resolving security issues on the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774242

[2026-06-17 22:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues: Seoul official

Snippet: US President Donald Trump expressed his commitment to playing a role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues while speaking with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Group of Seven (G7) summit, a senior presidential official said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774239

[2026-06-17 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues: Seoul official

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo from 3rd para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009751315

[2026-06-17 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues: Seoul official

Snippet: EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his commitment to playing a role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues while speaking with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Group of Seven (G7) summit, a senior presidential official said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009700315

[2026-06-17 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Lee, Trump share importance of 3-way cooperation with Japan: Seoul presidential office

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009600315

[2026-06-17 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Trump vows to play role in advancing Korean Peninsula issues in talks with Lee at G7 summit: official

Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009500315

[2026-06-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KHNP selects candidate sites for new nuclear reactors

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) said Wednesday it has picked candidate sites to host two new nuclear reactors to be built by 2038.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009300320

[2026-06-17 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gov't, ruling party vow stern response against illegal acts by ballot protesters

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling party on Wednesday reaffirmed that illegal acts in protests over ballot shortages in this month's local elections will not be tolerated, vowing a stern response against such acts.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617009100315

[2026-06-17 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to Mexico World Cup match

Snippet: Fifa said Thursday’s South Korea-Mexico game would carry an anti-hate message after the incident sparked outrage online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357440/fifa-invites-south-korean-youtuber-targeted-racist-gesture-mexico-world-cup-match?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-17 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to Mexico World Cup match

Snippet: Fifa said Thursday’s South Korea-Mexico game would carry an anti-hate message after the incident sparked outrage online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3357440/fifa-invites-south-korean-youtuber-targeted-racist-gesture-mexico-world-cup-match

[2026-06-17 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos

Snippet: South Korean fans react ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Czechia in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/soccer-world-cup-fans-flags-1d86f9b4c972d1537f88f906b56d49d3

[2026-06-17 19:29 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North Korea

Snippet: Seoul – Civilians in South Korea will be able to get several kilometers nearer North Korea under new rules broadening public access to the highly militarized border zone, Seoul’s defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/17/asia-pacific/south-korea-civilian-curbs-border/

[2026-06-17 19:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BYD to launch first plug-in hybrid in Korea later this month

Snippet: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in South Korea later this month, broadening its lineup beyond battery-powered vehicles as it enters the country's hybrid market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774209

[2026-06-17 19:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul mayor faces 18-month prison request over campaign polls

Snippet: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon faced a request for an 18-month prison sentence Wednesday over allegations that he illegally arranged for a supporter to pay for opinion polls during his 2021 mayoral campaign.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774204

[2026-06-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Ballet star Jeon Min-chul returns to Korean stage in 'Swan Lake'

Snippet: Mariinsky Ballet first soloist Jeon Min-chul will return to the Korean stage this summer as a guest principal with Universal Ballet.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774195

[2026-06-17 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 Koreas, not external actors, should lead peninsular issues: unification minister

Snippet: SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that South and North Korea, not outside powers, should lead in resolving security issues on the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260617008900315

[2026-06-17 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to host official Oktoberfest celebration in September

Snippet: A large-scale Oktoberfest celebration modeled on Munich’s world-famous beer festival will be held in Seoul this September, bringing Bavarian culture, food and music to the Korean capital.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10774190