Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-10 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military counterintelligence command will be dismantled over its alleged role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in 2024, the defense ministry said Wednesday, marking its dissolution 49 years after its establishment.
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[2026-06-10 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Citi Korea said Wednesday it has launched its annual employee volunteer program to help improve the safety and usability of Seoul's public bicycle-sharing service, Ddareungi.
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[2026-06-10 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that his agency is accelerating moves to ease rules on so-called network separation in order to help financial companies better respond to rising security threats in the artificial intelligence (AI) age.
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[2026-06-10 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Controversial drama on fictional tale of school justice offers catharsis for some, sparks concern for others
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[2026-06-10 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's election watchdog reduced the number of ballots printed for election day without a formal review process, according to a report shared Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 15:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Soccer statistics firm Opta has projected that South Korea will have a 42.9 percent chance of defeating Czechia in its opening Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making Hong Myung-bo's side the favorite.
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[2026-06-10 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) elected three-term lawmaker Jeong Jeom-sig as its new floor leader Wednesday, days after his predecessor resigned following the party's crushing defeat in last week's local elections.
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[2026-06-10 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants is now the owner of the longest hitting streak by a South Korean player in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.
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[2026-06-10 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Wednesday it has participated in a joint operation with Thai authorities to seize nearly 50 tons of drug-producing chemicals in Thailand.
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[2026-06-10 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A proposed school-day smartphone ban in Korea's largest school system has reignited debate over concentration, safety, students' rights
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[2026-06-10 15:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The National Museum of Korea is bringing back its annual costume contest for a third year, inviting participants to transform themselves into historical treasures.
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[2026-06-10 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Una operadora de divisas habla por teléfono junto a una pantalla que muestra el Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) y la tasa de cambio entre el dólar estadounidense y el won surcoreano, en la sala de operaciones del Hana Bank en Seul, Corea del Sur, el miércoles 10 de junio de 2026.
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[2026-06-10 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The government's 13.5 trillion won (US$8.9 billion) in cash handouts is estimated to have created an additional 2.8 trillion won in sales and contributed 0.12 percent to the country's economic growth last year, a central bank report showed Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 15:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.
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[2026-06-10 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Following Samsung, SK hynix deals, unions at major Korean firms push for bonuses tied to profits
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[2026-06-10 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Netflix Inc. unveiled a series of updates to its streaming platform for members in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including the introduction of a vertical video feed and new games for kids, featuring characters from the hit animation, "KPop Demon Hunters."
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[2026-06-10 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Almost nine in 10 Filipinos believe that the Philippines should ally with like-minded nations such as the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Korea to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a Pulse Asia survey revealed.
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[2026-06-10 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1979 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Kuwait.
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[2026-06-10 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: After suspected TOEIC cheating cases, authorities mull ways to block AI smart glasses at college entrance exam sites
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[2026-06-10 14:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BRUSSELS, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold summit talks Wednesday with the prime minsiter of Belgium and leaders of the European Union (EU), with enhancing trade with the region likely to be the main topic.
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[2026-06-10 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Busan is teaming up with Naver, South Korea’s leading online platform, to help foreign tourists discover restaurants, cafes and shopping spots beyond the city’s traditional tourist attractions.
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[2026-06-10 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Karina and Winter of girl group Aespa and singer Kwon Eun-bi departed for Mexico on Wednesday to join a cheering squad supporting the Korean national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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[2026-06-10 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing translation and interpretation, as well as strategic input for planning efforts, at the ROK-US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-06-10 14:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Herald Media Group announced Tuesday the appointment of Kim Hyung-kon as executive vice president of The Korea Herald and head of the group’s marketing division.
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[2026-06-10 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A currency trader talks on the phone near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-06-10 14:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Dokdo Guardian Schools seek to help students explain Korea’s sovereignty through hands-on, digital learning
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[2026-06-10 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Wednesday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) as the index slid sharply.
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[2026-06-10 13:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The German Embassy in Seoul highlighted techno culture as a bridge for cultural exchange and creative collaboration between Berlin and Seoul on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean companies reported slower sales growth in 2025 due to a global oversupply of petrochemicals, but their profitability improved on higher semiconductor prices, the central bank said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korea sustained its charge with a 25-16, 25-18, 25-22 victory over Alas Pilipinas on Tuesday, leaving the home squad clinging to slim hopes in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Cup at the Candon City Arena.
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[2026-06-10 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading more than 3 percent lower late Wednesday morning amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and sharp losses in technology shares.
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[2026-06-10 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The government resumed awarding state honors to pro-democracy martyrs and activists Wednesday after a four-year suspension that began under the administration of ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 2022.
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[2026-06-10 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Two people have been caught cheating on the TOEIC English-language proficiency test using artificial intelligence (AI) glasses in the first such cases in the country, the test administrator said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: By Korean Food Promotion Institute
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[2026-06-10 12:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean musical actor and singer Ivy will make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the US production of "Chicago," Korean production company Seensee Company said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — The leaders of North Korea and China have adopted a "far-reaching blueprint" for bilateral ties during Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 12:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Many foreign national residents say Seoul’s public transportation is clean, safe and easy to use. Now, Seoul wants them to help spread that message.
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[2026-06-10 12:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Finding a job in Korea can present many hurdles, from writing a resume to adjusting to the Korean workplace culture.
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[2026-06-10 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's SK Telecom Co. said Wednesday it has joined hands with major telecommunication operators from Japan and Taiwan to form a joint fund for investments in next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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[2026-06-10 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group is pursuing global partnerships to accelerate the development and commercialization of autonomous driving technologies to expand its foothold in the emerging mobility market, a senior company official said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 11:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hanwha Qcells Co., a major South Korean solar energy company, said Wednesday it has begun producing solar cells at its new manufacturing facility in the US state of Georgia.
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[2026-06-10 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS remained on the Billboard 200 chart for the 11th consecutive week with its latest album, "Arirang."
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[2026-06-10 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has vowed to prioritize elevating Seoul into a "global top three city" during his new term following his victory in the June 3 local elections.
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[2026-06-10 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Rodong Sinmun continued its sweeping coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang for a second straight day Wednesday, dedicating four of its six pages to the summit between Xi and its leader Kim Jong-un.
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[2026-06-10 11:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The school drama series "Teach You a Lesson" released last week hit No. 1 on Netflix's non-English show chart, while several other South Korean shows also landed in the top 10, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. spent nearly 90 trillion won (US$59.2 billion) on capital expenditures and research and development (R&D) in 2025, making it the biggest investor among the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, industry data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-06-10 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities on Wednesday stressed the need to pursue future-oriented investment based on an expected increase in tax revenue brought on by the robust economy.
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[2026-06-10 10:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks started sharply lower Wednesday on news that the United States has launched new strikes on Iran and overnight tech losses on Wall Street.
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[2026-06-10 10:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: China appeared more focused on countering US regional influence than on addressing North Korea's nuclear program, given the absence of any public reference to Pyongyang's denuclearization in either country's readout of their summit this week, experts said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-10 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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