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    Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only

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    [2026-06-12 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Nikkei Asia
    Title: South Korean stocks close up 4.6% as hopes rise for US-Iran deal
    Snippet: The KOSPI's rally comes at the end of a seesaw week for the bourse. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
    Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/south-korean-stocks-close-up-4.6-as-hopes-rise-for-us-iran-deal
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    [2026-06-12 18:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Discovery of human remains at recycling center shakes Incheon; police launch investigation
    Snippet: Police in Incheon launched a 64-member investigation team Friday after human remains were discovered at a public recycling facility.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770779
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    [2026-06-12 17:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: South Korean brokerages make W4.3tr in Q1, nearly half of last year's total
    Snippet: Net profit jumps 77% on-year as stock trading boom lifts brokerage commissions, trading volumes.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770774
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    [2026-06-12 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to S. Korea
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea scheduled for next week has been postponed due to personal reasons, the artificial intelligence (AI) research organization and industry sources said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009800320
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    [2026-06-12 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 yrs in prison in drone infiltration case
    Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Yoon's appeal in 4th para)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612001355315
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    [2026-06-12 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (2nd LD) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yield in bottom)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007852320
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    [2026-06-12 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Korean won gains on renewed hope of U.S.-Iran peace deal, foreign net buying
    Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest; CHANGES headline)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612004851320
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    [2026-06-12 17:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea no longer fits emerging-market multiples: Nomura
    Snippet: Nomura sees record ROE, stronger shareholder returns and AI-led chip earnings support further market rerating
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770748
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    [2026-06-12 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Tigers unable to come to terms with injury replacement player Rodriguez
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The Kia Tigers said Friday they have failed to sign their injury replacement player Aderlin Rodriguez to an extension.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009600315
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    [2026-06-12 17:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul stocks spike over 4% to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis
    Snippet: Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as investors snapped up tech heavyweights amid hopes the war between the United States and Iran could end soon.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770740
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    [2026-06-12 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in paras 4, 7-15; CHANGES photo)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007851320
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    [2026-06-12 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Le Sserafim, Illit, Katseye release joint single
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Three girl groups under Hybe -- Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye -- joined forces Friday to release a collaborative single, "Iconic by Mistake," marking a rare cross-group project within the K-pop powerhouse.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009300315
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    [2026-06-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Key developments on North Korea this week
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612005600315
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    [2026-06-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612005700315
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    [2026-06-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Summary of inter-Korean news this week
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612005800315
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    [2026-06-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Summary of external news of North Korea this week
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612005900315
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    [2026-06-12 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: UAE sends military planes to S. Korea to transport Cheongung missile systems: sources
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent its military planes to South Korea to expedite the transport of a Korean-made interceptor missile system amid the Middle East conflict, sources said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009100315
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    [2026-06-12 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: KT Wiz sign Allen as injury replacement for ace Boushley
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz announced Friday they signed left-hander Logan Allen as an injury replacement for their ace Caleb Boushley.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612009400315
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    [2026-06-12 16:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee receives Italy’s top honor in Rome
    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/10770717
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    [2026-06-12 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: PM nominee holds meeting with youths as she prepares to take over
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook held a meeting with young officials and interns working at the prime minister's office Friday and listened to concerns in their lives and what the government can do about them as she prepares to take over as the country's No.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612008800315
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    [2026-06-12 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Thousands gather in Gwanghwamun to cheer for S. Korea in World Cup match against Czechia
    Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details, minor edits throughout; ADDS photo; TRIMS)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612005151315
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    [2026-06-12 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Half of S. Korea's young adults view N. Korea with hostility: poll
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Nearly half of South Korans in their 20s and 30s view North Korea as a hostile state, more than double the share of those who see it as a partner for cooperation, a survey showed Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612008400315
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    [2026-06-12 16:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Two scorers and one standout goalkeeper: Meet heroes behind S. Korea’s thrilling win over Czech team
    Snippet: Veteran midfielder Hwang In-beom, striker Oh Hyeon-gyu and goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu combined give team Korea a dream start in World Cup opener
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770701
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    [2026-06-12 16:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: KT brings fans together at Gwanghwamun to cheer for Team Korea at the World Cup
    Snippet: Korean telecom giant KT drew thousands of soccer fans to Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Friday for a public cheering event, as Team Korea kicked off its World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770695
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    [2026-06-12 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as investors snapped up tech heavyweights amid hopes the war between the United States and Iran could end soon.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007800320
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    [2026-06-12 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000-point territory on hopes for end to Iran war
    Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007000320
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    [2026-06-12 16:31 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Soccer] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: Czechia stunned by Korea comeback
    Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/czechia-stunned-by-korea-comeback-20260612-p606dy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-12 16:21 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Age
    Title: ‘Difficult questions’ need answering: Adoptees hope for closure with probe into South Korean program
    Snippet: Beijing: Australian-South Korean adoptees will give personal testimony to a new inquiry that will, for the first time, probe alleged failures in the decades-long adoption program between the two countries.
    Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/difficult-questions-need-answering-adoptees-hope-for-closure-with-probe-into-south-korean-program-20260612-p6068q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-12 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (World Cup) Dad strength: S. Korean goalkeeper makes clutch saves after video call with newborn daughter
    Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 12 (Yonhap) -- With the 15-hour difference between Mexico and his home country, South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu had only seen his newborn daughter asleep during his daily video calls with his wife.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612008000315
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    [2026-06-12 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Coupang to challenge Korean authorities in court over data-leak fine
    Snippet: US-listed e-commerce giant vows to 'vigorously' seek judicial relief
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770662
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    [2026-06-12 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea, Peru discuss international carbon reduction projects at first climate committee
    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/10770651
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    [2026-06-12 16:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG Energy Solution ends patent dispute with China’s Sunwoda through licensing deal
    Snippet: LG Energy Solution has effectively ended a two-year legal dispute with Chinese battery-maker Sunwoda through a patent licensing agreement covering the South Korean battery-maker’s lithium-ion technologies.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770650
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    [2026-06-12 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (World Cup) S. Korea coach believes altitude training paid off in win over Czechia
    Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 11 (Yonhap) -- To prepare for two World Cup group stage matches in the high altitude of Mexico, South Korea trained for about three weeks in the U.S. state of Utah, with a couple of tuneup matches thrown in as well.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007500315
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    [2026-06-12 15:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Lee’s Europe tour shows distant wars bringing Korea and EU closer
    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/10770617
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    [2026-06-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Unification ministry pledges peace after Yoon convicted in N. Korea drone case
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry vowed Friday to firmly establish peace on the Korean Peninsula after a Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for ordering drone flights into North Korea to provoke it and lay the groundwork for his martial law bid in 2024.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007400315
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    [2026-06-12 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Manila Times
    Title: Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
    Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.
    Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/12/world/asia-oceania/ousted-south-korean-president-yoon-given-prison-term-for-drone-flights-over-pyongyang/2364203
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    [2026-06-12 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (World Cup) Persistent S. Korea overcome slow start, dodgy defense to beat Czechia in opener
    Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 11 (Yonhap) -- They lacked clinical touch early on, but South Korea kept knocking on the Czechia door and came away with a one-goal victory to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico on Thursday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007300315
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    [2026-06-12 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea, U.S. customs agencies vow closer ties in drug, firearms crackdown
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed to bolster cooperation in cracking down on the movement of illegal drugs and firearms, Seoul's customs agency said Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007200320
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    [2026-06-12 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Under June sun, Red Devils bring World Cup roar to Gwanghwamun
    Snippet: “Who are we so proud of? South Korea!”
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770591
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    [2026-06-12 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Vietnamese couple arrested over illegal global distribution of Korean webtoons
    Snippet: SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Authorities have arrested a Vietnamese couple over allegations that they illegally translated and distributed Korean digital comics, known as webtoons, worldwide, South Korea's culture ministry announced Friday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612007100315
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    [2026-06-12 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Today in Korean history
    Snippet: 1955 -- North Korea and Japan sign a fisheries agreement.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612003600315
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    [2026-06-12 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korean fashion rebounds as shoppers spend on personal taste
    Snippet: Korea's fashion industry is showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, and the rebound is taking a different shape from past cycles: Rather than a single dominant trend lifting the market, growth is flowing to designer brands and platforms that cater to increasingly segmented consumer tastes.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770570
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    [2026-06-12 14:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: LG to build Korea's first humanoid 'data factory' to train robots
    Snippet: The appliance-maker plans to run hundreds of its CLOiD robots through mock homes and factory lines
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10770563
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    [2026-06-12 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (World Cup) Former nat'l team reserve shines with winning goal vs. Czechia
    Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 11 (Yonhap) -- At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, South Korean forward Oh Hyeon-gyu was a non-roster training partner, an up-and-comer who got his first taste of the big tournament, however indirectly, in workouts with the rest of the team.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612006800315
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    [2026-06-12 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights
    Snippet: From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3356832/xi-north-korean-military-ties-us-blacklists-chinese-tech-firms-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-12 14:34 UTC+10:00] [Malaysia] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights
    Snippet: From Thailand’s suffering shrimp industry to China’s space firms anticipating SpaceX IPO, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3356832/xi-north-korean-military-ties-us-blacklists-chinese-tech-firms-scmps-7-highlights
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    [2026-06-12 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hwang In-beom stars as South Korea snatch 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in World Cup opener
    Snippet: Koreans control possession but waste numerous chances before falling behind, but Hwang scores and then turns provider
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3356847/hwang-beom-stars-south-korea-snatch-2-1-comeback-win-over-czechia-world-cup-opener?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-06-12 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Son Heung-Min] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hwang In-beom stars as South Korea snatch 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in World Cup opener
    Snippet: Koreans control possession but waste numerous chances before falling behind, but Hwang scores and then turns provider
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3356847/hwang-beom-stars-south-korea-snatch-2-1-comeback-win-over-czechia-world-cup-opener
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    [2026-06-12 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: AP News
    Title: Asian shares surge after big Wall Street gains on hopes for an end to the Iran war
    Snippet: Currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
    Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-ai-iran-oil-rates-47f9fecd934706362104cd92514122fe
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    [2026-06-12 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (3rd LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 yrs in prison in drone infiltration case
    Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout)
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260612001354315
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