[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

[2026-01-30 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 11 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in February 2026

Snippet: New openings include the new branch of a Korean pizza chain, a Japanese gelato joint, a borsch specialist and two French restaurants

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341508/11-new-hong-kong-restaurants-and-bars-february-2026-japanese-udon-korean-pizza

[2026-01-30 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rich South Korean mums face ‘worst nightmare’ over European baby food recall

Snippet: Parents fret over ‘Gangnam formula’, a brand associated with wealthy families, after French firm Danone recalled it over toxin fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341751/rich-south-korean-mothers-panic-over-aptamil-baby-milk-formula-recall-europe

[2026-01-30 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Son Sook, grandma to Bridgerton’s Yerin Ha and award-winning actress

Snippet: The war survivor fell in love with acting in high school and has won numerous awards, including South Korea’s equivalent of the Oscars

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3341620/who-son-sook-bridgerton-star-yerin-has-grandmother-and-award-winning-actress

[2026-01-29 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s Gen Z steer towards bus driving as job market shifts

Snippet: Bus driver licenses for people in their 20s and 30s rose 43 per cent in three years, driven by better pay, job security, and changing attitudes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341707/why-south-koreas-gen-z-steer-towards-bus-driving-job-market-shifts

[2026-01-29 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Remembering Korean artist Chung Sang-hwa, master of monochrome

Snippet: Korean modern art icon Chung Sang-hwa was known for his ‘dansaekhwa’ paintings, which demanded ‘foolishly endless repetition’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3341640/korean-artist-chung-sang-hwa-dies-93-leaving-behind-legacy-monochrome-painting

[2026-01-29 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jewellery store heists sweep South Korea amid soaring gold prices

Snippet: Teenagers and adults are stealing gold to convert it into cash, with one robbery turning fatal in Bucheon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341671/jewellery-store-heists-sweep-south-korea-amid-soaring-gold-prices

[2026-01-28 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why US defence strategy may hurt leaders in South Korea, Japan

Snippet: The National Defence Strategy states that the US will provide ‘more limited’ support to its allies in line with the ‘America-first’ policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341560/why-us-defence-strategy-may-push-south-korea-japan-towards-radical-security-realignment

[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for January 29-31

Snippet: This weekend, enjoy Glass Gardener’s guest shift at Locale18, intriguing new cocktails at The Savoury Project, and a Korean fiesta at The Green Door

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3341533/your-hong-kong-weekend-drinks-guide-january-29-31

[2026-01-28 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Korsel: UU Berita Palsu Batasi Kebebasan Pers?

Snippet: Pemerintah Amerika Serikat, Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB), dan organisasi media nasional maupun internasional ramai-ramai mengkritik revisi undang-undang media Korea Selatan. Regulasi anyar itu dinilai membuka ruang pembatasan kebebasan pers dan menggerus prinsip keadilan dalam kerja jurnalistik.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/undang-undang-berita-palsu-korea-selatan-uji-independensi-pers/a-75688851

[2026-01-28 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Poisoned chalice’: Seoul’s ‘metropolitan visa’ for foreign labour faces backlash

Snippet: Debate grows whether the visa helps rival China’s dominance or is a dangerous fix for wage-driven shortages in the shipbuilding sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341546/south-koreas-metropolitan-visa-shipbuilding-worth-cost-foreign-labour

[2026-01-28 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery - DailyNews

Snippet: The wife of South Korea’s ousted former president has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the controversial Unification Church.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941491/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-jailed-20-months-for-bribery/

[2026-01-28 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kai Tak Arena to host League of Legends Champions Korea Cup esports event

Snippet: The tournament will attract some of the biggest names and follows the city’s successful hosting of Blast Premier at Cyberport last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3341510/hong-kongs-kai-tak-arena-host-league-legends-champions-korea-cup-esports-event

[2026-01-28 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s ex-first lady gets 20 months’ jail for corruption

Snippet: A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341511/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-gets-20-months-jail-corruption

[2026-01-28 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korean ex-envoy on Kim Jong-un’s ‘decapitation’ fears after Maduro’s fall

Snippet: Kim will ‘overhaul the entire system regarding his security and countermeasures in case of an attack against him’, Lee Il-kyu says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341503/north-korean-ex-envoy-kim-jong-uns-decapitation-fears-after-maduros-capture

[2026-01-28 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kim asema mipango ya nyuklia itawekwa wazi hivi karibuni

Snippet: Shirika la Habari la Korea Kaskazini, KNCA, limemnukuu Kim akisema mkutano huo mkuu utafafanua mipango na hatua zinazofuata kwa nchi hiyo katika kuimarisha nguvu zake za nyuklia kama kinga dhidi ya uvamizi kutoka nje.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/kim-asema-mipango-ya-nyuklia-itawekwa-wazi-hivi-karibuni/a-75687007

[2026-01-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK tour agency aims to restart international amateur golf event in North Korea

Snippet: It hopes to host the North Korean Amateur Open in 2026, with the event open to golfers of all nationalities except South Korean, US citizens

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3341438/uk-travel-agency-seeking-restart-international-amateur-golf-tournament-north-korea

[2026-01-28 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from matcha lattes to Japanese dipping noodles

Snippet: Cult Korean brand Hetras and Japanese noodle shop Tsukemen Gyorai open their first Hong Kong outposts, and Matchali adds another location

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3340984/hong-kongs-hottest-new-openings-matcha-lattes-japanese-dipping-noodles

[2026-01-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25% - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/world/941043/trump-raises-us-tariffs-on-south-korea-imports-to-25-2/

[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time

Snippet: As Yoon Ga-eun’s The World of Love hits Hong Kong cinemas, we look at Korean indie films that conquered the box office as well as festivals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3341326/10-most-successful-korean-art-house-films-all-time-including-world-love

[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Movies News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-movies

[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Movies News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/k-pop/k-movies

[2026-01-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-Movies News | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Review | No Other Choice: Park Chan-wook takes on corporate culture in dark comedyLee Byung-hun stars in this Korean black comedy as a family man who is laid off after 25 years and goes on a desperate quest for a job.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/k-movies

[2026-01-27 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea tariff hike: is Trump ‘sending message’ to US court ahead of ruling?

Snippet: Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341385/trump-pressuring-south-korea-lock-deal-us-court-can-strike-down-tariffs

[2026-01-27 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25% - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% after accusing Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal reached last year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/breaking-news/940689/trump-raises-us-tariffs-on-south-korea-imports-to-25/

[2026-01-27 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump raises tariffs on South Korea as country ‘is not living up’ to trade deal

Snippet: South Korea’s tariffs had declined to 15 per cent but will jump back up to 25 per cent if the US president stays true to his word

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3341318/trump-raises-tariffs-south-korea-25-country-not-living-trade-deal

[2026-01-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy - DailyNews

Snippet: South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country’s road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam’s southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/breaking-news/940074/south-korea-mourns-death-of-former-prime-minister-who-nurtured-democracy/

[2026-01-26 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean democracy icon Lee Hae-chan dies from heart attack in Vietnam

Snippet: The former prime minister had two cardiac arrests while in Ho Chi Minh City for a Peaceful Unification Advisory Council meeting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341205/south-korea-mourns-kingmaker-lee-hae-chan-after-fatal-heart-attack-vietnam

[2026-01-26 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Google’s Gemini surges in South Korea, challenging ChatGPT, after latest launch

Snippet: South Korea generated about US$21 million, or 11.4 per cent of Gemini’s cumulative revenue on Apple’s app store – second only to the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341195/south-korea-becomes-second-largest-ai-market-google-after-gemini-3-launch

[2026-01-26 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Should babies cry it out to learn to sleep independently? Parents, experts divided

Snippet: In traditional Korean parenting, co-sleeping extends past infancy into toddler years and even early teens. Should that change?

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10662599

[2026-01-26 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and attracts fans from across Asia

Snippet: Tickets at venues like LCK Arena sell out fast as fans travel to South Korea’s capital to see the best play games such as League of Legends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340978/how-seoul-became-worlds-esports-capital-and-using-it-key-tourism-strategy

[2026-01-25 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after allegations

Snippet: Conservative Lee Hye-hoon’s appointment was viewed as an attempt by President Lee Jae Myung to promote national unity with cross-party appointments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341172/south-korea-withdraws-budget-minister-nominee-after-allegations

[2026-01-25 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea begins investigation into Grok, sexually exploitative images

Snippet: Grok is estimated to have generated around 3 million sexually explicit images between December 29, 2025, and January 8 this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3341158/korea-begins-investigation-grok-sexually-exploitative-images

[2026-01-25 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea’s ‘Jokgu’ officially introduced to Sri Lanka’s sporting arena - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its sporting history yesterday (24th) with the official inauguration of Jokgu, a popular South Korean sport, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/25/breaking-news/939420/south-koreas-jokgu-officially-introduced-to-sri-lankas-sporting-arena/

[2026-01-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From roller skates to ice, Hongkonger Kwok’s dream runs to Milano-Cortina

Snippet: Hong Kong skater is training in South Korea and ‘borrowing’ their best techniques in hope of producing his ‘top performance’ at Winter Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341055/roller-skates-olympic-ice-hongkonger-darren-kwoks-dream-runs-milano-cortina

[2026-01-23 22:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Humanoids: South Korea charts an unusual robotics path

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/humanoids-south-korea-charts-an-unusual-robotics-path/video-75593838

[2026-01-23 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-drama star Cha Eun-woo’s ad campaigns pulled amid tax scrutiny in South Korea

Snippet: The actor is contesting an additional tax assessment of more than US$13 million tied to a company registered under his mother’s name

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340942/south-korean-brands-drop-campaigns-k-drama-star-cha-eun-woo-amid-tax-allegations

[2026-01-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dubai chewy cookie: K-pop post sparks viral South Korean snack frenzy

Snippet: South Korea’s highly interconnected culture has fuelled a series of viral food crazes, the latest being a chocolate-loaded cookie known locally as ‘dujjonku’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340884/how-k-pop-post-sparked-south-koreas-viral-dujjonku-cookie-obsession

[2026-01-23 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cambodia kuwarudisha Korea Kusini washukiwa 73 wa ulaghai

Snippet: Washukiwa 73 wa Korea Kusini wanadaiwa kuwatapeli Wakorea wenzao kati ya won bilioni 48.6 (dola milioni 33), kulingana na taarifa ya serikali ya Korea Kusini.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/cambodia-kuwarudisha-korea-kusini-washukiwa-73-wa-ulaghai-wa-mitandaoni/a-75609192

[2026-01-22 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: No Tail to Tell: Kim Hye-yoon, Lomon lead lively fantasy romcom K-drama

Snippet: Bright, lively and fun, fantasy K-drama No Tail to Tell follows a self-centred nine-tailed fox demon who clashes with a star football player

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-drama/article/3340767/netflix-k-drama-no-tail-tell-kim-hye-yoon-lomon-lead-lively-fantasy-romcom

[2026-01-22 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea banned dog meat. Now what happens to 500,000 animals?

Snippet: As South Korea moves to end dog meat consumption by 2027, the government lacks a clear survival plan for nearly half a million caged dogs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340854/south-koreas-dog-meat-ban-leaves-half-million-lives-limbo