[2026-02-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The South Korean monk who showed country’s snowboarders the path to Olympic glory

Snippet: Gold medallist Choi Ga-on, silver medallist Kim Sang-kyum and bronze medallist Yu Seung-eun all benefited from Venerable Hosan’s influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343575/south-korean-monk-who-showed-countrys-snowboarders-path-olympic-glory

[2026-02-13 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors

Snippet: The perceived squeeze on the wallet is a result of exchange rate volatility rather than the kingdom’s inflation, tourism officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3343469/thailand-plays-down-too-expensive-concerns-south-korean-visitors

[2026-02-13 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean denies Chloe Kim Olympics three-peat with women’s halfpipe gold win

Snippet: Games debutant Choi Ga-on wanted to quit after crashing on first run on snowboard, but recovered to post highest score on her third go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343447/south-korean-denies-chloe-kim-winter-olympics-three-peat-womens-half-pipe-gold-win

[2026-02-13 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chau pumped to represent Hong Kong on Self Improvement in Riyadh Dirt Sprint

Snippet: Young jockey heads to Saudi Arabia in elite form as he bids to repeat Group Three Korea Sprint heroics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343422/form-jerry-chau-pumped-represent-hong-kong-self-improvement-riyadh-dirt-sprint

[2026-02-13 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hongkongers are using a longer Lunar New Year break for travel

Snippet: South Korea and Japan also popular as some residents make the most of break by taking two days of leave to enjoy nine consecutive days off

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343377/vietnam-mainland-china-among-top-lunar-new-year-destinations-hongkongers

[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Takaichi’s landslide victory in Japan has North Korea on edge

Snippet: North Korea has accused Japan of resurrecting its wartime ambitions by expanding its defence and pursuing security alliances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343322/why-takaichis-japan-election-victory-has-sparked-north-koreas-childish-fury

[2026-02-12 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong footballer in city squad 8 months after rape conviction overturned

Snippet: BC Rangers No 1 Yip Ka-yu could be poised for city team debut, Roberto Losada names squad for Lunar New Year Cup match against FC Seoul

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3343305/hong-kong-footballer-city-squad-eight-months-after-rape-conviction-overturned

[2026-02-12 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea in Riyadh

Snippet: Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343272/chinas-middle-east-arms-edge-overshadowed-turkey-and-south-korea-riyadh-show

[2026-02-12 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim’s daughter shaping North Korean policy as succession signals deepen

Snippet: Citing a spy agency briefing, a South Korean lawmaker said Kim Ju-ae ‘was in the stage of being internally appointed successor’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343278/kim-jong-uns-daughter-shaping-north-korean-policy-succession-signals-deepen

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why young China viewers are being drawn to dating shows with older contestants

Snippet: South Korean-influenced reality shows rise in popularity, in part driven by mature women who are brutally honest about the men taking part

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342370/why-young-china-viewers-are-increasingly-drawn-dating-shows-featuring-older-contestants

[2026-02-10 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea avert Asian Cup boycott as FIFPro urges better conditions for women

Snippet: Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3343054/south-korea-avert-boycott-womens-asian-cup-weeks-kick

[2026-02-10 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Smaller than a closet’: the tiny Seoul flats going viral on YouTube

Snippet: YouTuber Drew Binsky tours Seoul’s US$250-a-month micro-flats, sparking conversation on urban housing and South Korea’s hidden pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343051/inside-seouls-closet-homes-youtube-tour-reveals-reality-gosiwon-living

[2026-02-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un vows ‘outstanding’ military role in new 5-year North Korea arms plan

Snippet: The five-year defence plan will be aimed at bolstering North Korea’s strategic and tactical nuclear capabilities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342920/north-koreas-kim-signals-party-congress-will-focus-exceptional-military-build

[2026-02-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seoul tightens migrant language screening over safety concerns

Snippet: A rise in worksite accidents involving poor comprehension of safety instructions is driving the shift as South Korea increasingly relies on foreign labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342947/seoul-tightens-migrant-language-screening-over-safety-concerns

[2026-02-09 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: e-commerce

Snippet: Newsletters Trend Intel: Will you spend $50,000 on a Trader Joe’s tote bag? Technology Alibaba’s overloaded AI chatbot stops issuing coupons, asks shoppers for patience Feb 9, 2026 5:40 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Coupang confirms personal data of 165,000 more South Korean users leaked Feb 5, 2026 6:22 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied In-depth No protection: Shady OnlyFans agencies put Filipino workers

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/e-commerce/

[2026-02-09 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea grounds Cobra helicopters after fatal training crash

Snippet: South Korea suspends ‌operations ⁠of all AH-1S helicopters after a crash in Gapyeong killed two crew members

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342890/south-korea-grounds-cobra-military-helicopters-after-fatal-training-crash

[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Curiosity without protection - DailyNews

Snippet: Spain will ban social media access for children under 16 and require platforms to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms, joining countries such as Australia, France and Denmark in efforts to rein in the growing influence of digital platforms on children. As of 2024, the countries that have imposed continuous bans on access to major social networking sites include China, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uganda.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/editorial/947531/curiosity-without-protection/

[2026-02-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong golfers struggle, as Cho Woo-young wins Philippine Golf Championship

Snippet: Jason Hak Shun-yat finished 68th, while Taichi Kho and Matthew Cheung failed to make the cut at the first Asian Tour event of the season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3342830/hong-kong-golfers-struggle-korean-cho-woo-young-wins-philippine-golf-championship

[2026-02-08 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When K-drama meets J-drama, sparks fly on screen

Snippet: From Netflix’s Romantics Anonymous to Disney+’s Merry Berry Love, Korean-Japanese collaborations are on the rise

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/article/3342581/when-k-drama-meets-j-drama-sparks-fly-korea-and-japan-team-screen

[2026-02-08 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable - DailyNews

Snippet: Black, crispy, often flat and square – dried seaweed, known locally as gim – is a humble staple on everyday dining tables across South Korea. But as its global popularity grows, its rising prices are worrying gim-lovers nationwide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/world/946044/a-global-craze-for-korean-culture-is-making-its-humblest-snacks-unaffordable/

[2026-02-07 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cryptic error sees South Korea’s Bithumb give away over US$40 billion

Snippet: Bitcoin prices briefly slumped 17 per cent on the cryptocurrency exchange after the transfers but later recovered

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342749/south-koreas-bithumb-gives-away-over-us40-billion-bit-blunder

[2026-02-06 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How K-pop pushes appetite for Korean ramyun noodles

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-k-pop-pushes-appetite-for-korean-ramyun-noodles/video-75479161

[2026-02-06 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korean governor sparks outrage over proposal to import Sri Lankan virgins to boost birth rate - DailyNews

Snippet: A South Korean governor has sparked outrage after he proposed “importing Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins” to help stem the population decline in provincial areas. Jindo county Governor Kim Hee-soo made the suggestion during a town hall meeting in South Jeolla to discuss an administrative merger of nine cities and counties in the province with Gwangju Metropolitan City.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946711/south-korean-governor-sparks-outrage-over-proposal-to-import-sri-lankan-virgins-to-boost-birth-rate/

[2026-02-06 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tarif Baru Trump Guncang Hubungan AS-Korsel

Snippet: Pemerintah Korea Selatan (Korsel) tampak terkejut ketika pekan lalu Presiden Amerika Serikat (AS) Donald Trump menuduh Seoul "tidak menepati" perjanjian dagang bilateral yang disepakati pada Oktober 2025, sekaligus mengumumkan tarif baru sebesar 25% atas impor dari Korsel.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/tarif-baru-trump-guncang-hubungan-as-korsel/a-75832230

[2026-02-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A new start for Pyongyang? Fears mount as US-Russia nuclear pact expires

Snippet: The end of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty will be a blow to efforts to curb North Korea’s nuclear build-up, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342556/bad-news-south-korea-us-russia-nuclear-pact-expires-sparking-fears-arms-race

[2026-02-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Coupang data leak threatens South Korea-US ties amid tariff tensions

Snippet: The breach, which has fuelled public anger, shows how a domestic corporate scandal can escalate into a diplomatic flashpoint

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342531/coupang-data-leak-threatens-south-korea-us-ties-amid-tariff-tensions

[2026-02-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Contribution of Lankan workers to Korean economy commendable - Korean Deputy Speaker - DailyNews

Snippet: The contribution of Sri Lankan workers in Korea to the country’s economy is commendable, Deputy Speaker of the Korean Parliament, Lee Hack Young said at a meeting held with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/business/946343/contribution-of-lankan-workers-to-korean-economy-commendable-korean-deputy-speaker/

[2026-02-05 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Coupang confirms personal data of 165,000 more South Korean users leaked

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/coupang-confirms-more-personal-data-leak-south-korean-users-february-2026/

[2026-02-05 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Honour: Lee Na-young stars in high-society sex crime K-drama

Snippet: Lee Na-young, Jung Eun-chae and Lee Chung-ah play a trio of lawyers defending victims of sexual violence in the new Korean drama Honour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3342477/k-drama-honour-lee-na-young-fights-high-society-sex-crimes-courtroom-thriller

[2026-02-05 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outrage in South Korea over ‘importing virgins’ proposal to raise birth rate

Snippet: Critics slammed a governor’s ‘crude’ suggestion to marry ‘Sri Lankan and Vietnamese virgins’ to local men as a fix for population decline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3342471/outrage-south-korea-over-importing-virgins-proposal-raise-birth-rate

[2026-02-05 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka highlights skilled workforce, urges Korean investment for regional markets - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti drew attention to Sri Lanka’s highly skilled workforce and emphasized the country’s potential as a hub for regional manufacturing, encouraging Korean investors to utilize local labor to produce goods for markets such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/local/946051/sri-lanka-highlights-skilled-workforce-urges-korean-investment-for-regional-markets/

[2026-02-05 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Women’s Asian Cup: China coach Milicic overcomes burnout to oversee title defence

Snippet: Chinese team to face North Korea, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh next month in their homeland of their coach, who is enjoying his new adventure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342406/womens-asian-cup-china-coach-ante-milicic-overcomes-burnout-lead-teams-title-defence

[2026-02-05 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could a ‘shock’ Pyongyang visit cement Japan PM Takaichi’s snap election bid?

Snippet: Despite scepticism, a leading campaigner claims Pyongyang is ready to return surviving abductees for ‘immediate, large-scale’ aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342387/japan-north-korea-summit-rumours-link-takaichi-shock-visit-ahead-vote

[2026-02-05 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Olympic champion Lin Xiaojun ‘grateful’ to China for chance to keep skating

Snippet: Former South Korean tells state media TV programme that being part of the Chinese team has been a turning point in his career

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342401/olympic-champion-lin-xiaojun-grateful-new-country-china-chance-keep-skating

[2026-02-04 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

Snippet: But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342363/vibrant-hong-kong-market-attract-more-listings-abroad-bankers-say

[2026-02-04 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea, Australia, Kuwait express interest in hosting two football Asian Cups

Snippet: Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342330/south-korea-australia-kuwait-express-interest-hosting-2031-2035-football-asian-cups

[2026-02-03 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea urged to ease inheritance tax as wealthy exit at record rate

Snippet: Rigid inheritance laws blamed as 2,400 wealthy residents leave the country. Business group seeks reforms including tax payment via stocks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342272/south-koreas-inheritance-tax-sparks-millionaire-exodus

[2026-02-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Ruin you’: Cambodians outraged by South Korean president’s anti-scam threat

Snippet: Critics said Lee Jae Myung should have posted in Chinese, not Khmer, as his warning to foreign syndicates sparked anger across Cambodia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342219/cambodians-outraged-south-korean-presidents-ruin-you-scam-threat

[2026-02-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Lopsided deal’: South Korean trade experts warn against US tariff pressure

Snippet: Washington’s tariff pressure is aimed at pushing Seoul to ‘move as fast as Japan’ in implementing its promised investments, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342130/tariff-pain-looms-south-korea-after-us-talks-hit-deadlock

[2026-02-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6 new Hong Kong coffee shops to welcome the Lunar New Year in February 2026

Snippet: From a Korean-style cafe to a Japanese toast joint and new branches of cult favourites, there’s a lot to excite coffee lovers this month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3342047/6-new-hong-kong-coffee-shops-welcome-year-horse-february-2026

[2026-02-02 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Agency defends South Korean star Kim Seon-ho over tax evasion claims

Snippet: Kim is accused of running a one-man family company to inflate corporate expenses and potentially reduce tax liabilities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3342097/kim-seon-hos-agency-denies-south-korean-actor-set-shell-firm-evade-taxes

[2026-02-02 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women’s Asian Cup boycott

Snippet: Team has previously complained of having to pay for their own kit and being given ‘inadequate’ accommodation while on international duty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3342059/south-korea-football-bosses-talks-avert-womens-asian-cup-boycott

[2026-02-01 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Samsung family’s Korean art collection sees light of day in world tour

Snippet: Joseon-era treasures and modern paintings feature in Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared, which has made its first stop in the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3341832/samsung-familys-korean-art-collection-being-shown-first-time-overseas-tour

[2026-02-01 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s exports hit all-time January high on strong chips

Snippet: Overall exports jumped 34 percent on-year to $65.85 billion, with semiconductors making up around 30 percent of the total.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10667121

[2026-02-01 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival

Snippet: Shanghai bookings surge as visitors flock to cosmopolitan streets and affordable dining, with analysts predicting the trend will spread inland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341851/chinas-visa-free-waivers-spark-korean-travel-boom-underpin-tourism-revival

[2026-01-31 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sit still and listen: inside Renaissance, a musical time capsule in Seoul

Snippet: Renaissance, the classical music salon at the Arts Council Korea Artist House is packed with vintage vibes and digitised classical records

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3341754/retro-music-salon-seoul-wants-you-sit-still-and-listen

[2026-01-31 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From devil-mouth caves to deer-filled parks, these sites deserve more love

Snippet: From ancient temples in Bali to royal tombs in Korea, Asia’s World Heritage sites reveal rich histories beyond the spotlight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3341012/5-asias-overlooked-unesco-wonders-macau-bali-south-korea-india-and-japan

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Korea and UNDP to tackle Waste Management challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943201/korea-and-undp-to-tackle-waste-management-challenges/

[2026-01-30 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan and South Korea bolster defence ties amid regional tensions

Snippet: Defence chiefs agree to joint AI, space, and drone development, aiming to stabilise the region against growing missile threats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341874/japan-and-south-korea-upgrade-defence-pact-counter-china-and-north-korea

[2026-01-30 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea forced to act after Cambodian worker’s death in freezing dorm

Snippet: Seoul has apologised and pledged to improve foreign worker housing following the woman’s death in a makeshift dwelling in 2020

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341820/south-korea-forced-act-after-cambodian-workers-death-freezing-greenhouse-dorm