Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-26 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Motor Group has hired former Nvidia autonomous driving expert Lee Hee-seok to its software research unit 42dot, amid the South Korean automaker’s push to strengthen its software-defined vehicles and self-driving technology capabilities.
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[2026-05-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC will join South Korea's national team camp Tuesday in Salt Lake City as he prepares for his fourth World Cup appearance.
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[2026-05-26 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details on biz forum, background info in last 5 paras)
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[2026-05-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1966 -- The Japanese government returns some 1,300 cultural properties to Korea that were sent to Japan during the colonial period.
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[2026-05-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it has simplified regulations to allow U.S. crude routed through third countries to remain eligible for benefits under the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), in line with efforts to stabilize the supply amid tensions in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-26 14:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, held a charity golf tournament Thursday to support the global promotion of Hangeul, the Korean writing system.
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[2026-05-26 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Streaming giant backs rising indie band as global demand for K-indie surges
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[2026-05-26 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Tuesday ordered thorough measures to minimize any damage from heavy rains expected to hit southern parts of the country, including the island of Jeju.
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[2026-05-26 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Trade officials from South Korea and China have held talks to discuss the two countries' export control measures affecting bilateral trade of rare earths and critical minerals, Seoul's ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3, 9, 19-20)By Yoo Jee-ho
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[2026-05-26 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The Kia Tigers announced Tuesday they have waived their struggling Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale.
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[2026-05-26 14:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Defense industry cooperation between South Korea and Lithuania will be advantageous to both countries, said Lithuanian National Security Adviser Deividas Matulionis.
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[2026-05-26 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched an unidentified projectile off its west coast Tuesday, South Korea’s military said.
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[2026-05-26 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said.
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[2026-05-26 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-05-26 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Chongryong, the largest organization of pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan, has stripped all references to unification on the Korean Peninsula from its rules, signaling an ideological shift in line with North Korea's hardened stance toward Seoul.
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[2026-05-26 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to promote a post-Middle East crisis growth strategy in the second half, focusing on bolstering supply chains and strengthening energy security, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to tighten surveillance on cross-border cryptocurrency transactions in line with efforts to curb illegal activities, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Chinese national was arrested after entering South Korean territorial waters on a rubber boat off the coast of Taean, South Chungcheong Province, the Korea Coast Guard said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Group claims top honor five years after making history as first Korean act to win award
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[2026-05-26 12:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign ministers of South Korea and more than 50 African nations will gather in Seoul next week to discuss joint responses to multiple global challenges and ways to boost cooperation across a wide range of areas for shared growth, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Internal probe finds no definitive intent to mock Korea’s democratic movements
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[2026-05-26 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will work to open a regular shipping route connecting the country with Europe through the Arctic region in 2030 under a broader government initiative aimed at transforming the southeastern region into a global maritime hub, the oceans ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to accelerate efforts to fulfill South Korea's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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[2026-05-26 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Twosome Place said Tuesday it will officially launch the premium US ice cream brand Van Leeuwen in Korea this summer, starting with its first store near Gangnam Station in Seoul.
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[2026-05-26 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- A YouTuber accused of spreading false and fabricated information about actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared in court Tuesday for an arrest warrant hearing over his allegations.
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[2026-05-26 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded higher over the 8,000-point level as investors were buoyed by progress on a Washington-Tehran peace deal despite new U.S. strikes on Iran.
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[2026-05-26 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- A portrait of late former President Roh Moo-hyun, painted by former U.S. President George W. Bush, has been unveiled to the public for the first time at a special exhibition, organizers said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States on Tuesday launched a joint project to locate the remains of American soldiers who were killed or went missing during the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's defense ministry said.
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[2026-05-26 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) is expected to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its monetary policy meeting later this week for an eighth consecutive meeting, though its policy stance is likely to turn more hawkish amid rising inflation and stronger-than-expected economic growth, analysts said Tuesday.
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[2026-05-26 12:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Dongsuh Foods’s Maxim Mocha Gold is marking its 37th anniversary this year, underscoring the enduring popularity of what has become one of Korea’s most recognizable coffee brands.
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[2026-05-26 12:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hybrid crossover focuses on comfort, connectivity and lower ownership stress
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[2026-05-26 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry on Tuesday discussed ways to accelerate the artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the battery industry, currently facing sluggish growth amid the electric vehicle (EV) market slowdown.
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[2026-05-26 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: VICTORIA, British Columbia (AP) — The flagship of South Korea’s submarine fleet is docked in Canada’s Pacific-coast province of British Columbia where it’s serving as a floating floor model in the Asian nation’s pitch for Canada to buy 12 like it.
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[2026-05-26 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chung Yong-jin, a chairman of Shinsegae Group, bows to apologize in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-05-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed officials to accelerate efforts to fulfill South Korea's plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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[2026-05-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chung Yong-jin’s apology came as backlash deepened over the coffee chain’s marketing campaign mocking South Korea’s pro-democracy history
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[2026-05-26 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Sewol ferry tragedy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chung Yong-jin’s apology came as backlash deepened over the coffee chain’s marketing campaign mocking South Korea’s pro-democracy history
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[2026-05-26 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," from the original soundtrack of Netflix's animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," won Song of the Year at the American Music Awards on Monday (U.S. time).
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[2026-05-26 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LIV Golf, a renegade circuit launched by Saudi Arabia featuring former PGA Tour and European Tour stars, will make its second visit to South Korea this week with its future thrown into uncertainty.
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[2026-05-26 11:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Herald invited six content creators to cover Africa Day 2026, hosted by the African Group of Ambassadors in the Republic of Korea, The Korea Herald and the Korea-Africa Foundation in Seoul on Wednesday, as part of efforts to expand the event’s reach to online audiences.
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[2026-05-26 11:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, May 26 (Yonhap) -- LIV Golf, a renegade circuit launched by Saudi Arabia featuring former PGA Tour and European Tour stars, will make its second visit to South Korea this week with its future thrown into uncertainty.
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[2026-05-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) held a virtual meeting Tuesday to discuss the response to global supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, Seoul's industry ministry said.
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[2026-05-26 10:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed his head before victims' families Tuesday, taking personal responsibility for a Starbucks Korea promotion that touched off nationwide anger over one of South Korea's most painful political tragedies.
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[2026-05-26 10:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday he would like to "ask for forgiveness" over the controversial promotional event by Starbucks Korea that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown against the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement.
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[2026-05-26 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin said Tuesday he would like to "ask for forgiveness" over the controversial promotional event by Starbucks Korea that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown against the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy movement.
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[2026-05-26 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The arms procurement agency said Tuesday a Marine attack helicopter under development has entered the final stage of development after successfully completing all weapons tests, including recent live-fire tests of air-to-air missiles.
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[2026-05-26 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a new record high of over 8,000 Tuesday on rising hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-05-26 10:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean international Hwang In-beom has spent most of the past half year rehabbing assorted injuries. The midfielder for Feyenoord in the top Dutch league hurt his calf in September, his thigh in November and then his ankle in March.
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[2026-05-26 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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