Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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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
Snippet: Facebook X More Pinterest Linked in Tumblr Reddit Facebook Messenger Copy URL URL is copied. OK
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[2026-05-26 09:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A market that leaps on reform rhetoric only to falter a day later is not yet a premium market. At Wednesday’s meeting on capital market stability and normalization, President Lee Jae Myung tried to shift the narrative from the familiar “Korea discount” to the promise of a “Korea premium,” a phrase that has long captured both ambition and frustration in Korean finance.
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[2026-05-26 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: HERRIMAN, United States, May 25 (Yonhap) -- 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 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The zombie spectacle "Colony" has drawn more than 2 million admissions following its release last week, data showed Tuesday, hitting the milestone at the fastest pace among films released this year.
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[2026-05-26 09:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Why is surveillance expanding inside Korean homes?
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[2026-05-26 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS is seeking to clinch its second Artist of the Year award, considered the top honor, at the American Music Awards (AMAs) as the ceremony takes place in Las Vegas on Monday (U.S. time).
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[2026-05-26 08:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Without legal recognition, chosen families remain vulnerable to poverty and caregiving risks
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[2026-05-26 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: The 'three highs' as the price of success
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[2026-05-26 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Broader stakes beyond bonusesProfit-sharing demands pose risks to Korea's chip industry
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[2026-05-26 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Fake AI evidencePolice conclude voice recordings were digitally altered in celeb defamation case
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[2026-05-26 07:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 26.
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[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defiant talisman facing questions about his faltering performances and international future, while coach Hong Myung-bo is unpopular with fans
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[2026-05-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Guadalajara] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defiant talisman facing questions about his faltering performances and international future, while coach Hong Myung-bo is unpopular with fans
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[2026-05-25 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures jumped and global stocks rose to record highs as crude oil fell after officials signaled - once again - that the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows. The dollar weakened while precious metals and crypto bounced from Friday's drop.
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[2026-05-25 22:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, in Seoul this week, following the latter's visits to China and North Korea, the ministry here said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 21:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A suspected food poisoning outbreak among bus drivers on Yeongjongdo, Incheon, is expected to disrupt several bus routes Tuesday, city officials said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet his Singaporean counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, in Seoul this week, following the latter's visits to China and North Korea, the ministry here said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Monday it has pressed Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into claims by two South Korean activists that they were assaulted by Israeli forces after being detained aboard aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip.
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[2026-05-25 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rising Filipina singer Gwyn Dorado has added another achievement to her growing career after singing an official soundtrack track for the Korean drama “My Royal Nemesis,” starring Lim Ji-yeon and Heo Nam-jun.
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[2026-05-25 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The 2026 Seoul International Book Fair, Korea’s largest book festival, will take place from June 24-28 at Coex in Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, according to the Korean Publishers Association.
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[2026-05-25 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon in Seoul on Thursday featuring Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff under US President Donald Trump, to discuss the future direction of US policy and its implications for Korea and global business.
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[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlic Radman, met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the weapons and energy sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-05-25 18:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Heavy rain forecast to hit South Korea on Tuesday is expected to ease drought concerns in many areas, where precipitation has remained far below average over the past six months.
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[2026-05-25 17:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: CJ Group Chair Lee Jay-hyun (left) underscored the importance of expanding the CJ Cup into a platform where Americans can experience Korean culture, the food and entertainment conglomerate said Monday. Visiting the CJ Cup Byron Nelson PGA Tour event for the first time this year, Lee called for leveraging the golf tournament to advance the group’s global businesses while creating more opportunities for young Koreans in global markets.
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[2026-05-25 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ottawa’s import quotas slow BYD, Geely and Chery as Korean automaker gains room in high-margin SUV and hybrid market
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[2026-05-25 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group has created units dedicated to advancing its software-defined factory (SDF) strategy and procuring robot components as part of broader plans to deploy Atlas humanoid robots at its auto manufacturing facilities, industry sources said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlic Radman, met in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the weapons and energy sectors, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-05-25 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lotte said Monday it will hold the 2026 Lotte-Korea Brand Expo in Madrid from May 27-29 to support the global expansion of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises.
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[2026-05-25 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nasdaq option emerges as Korea tightens rules on subsidiary IPOs
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[2026-05-25 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s rapid industrial rise after the Korean War could serve as a blueprint for Ukraine’s reconstruction, according to Vitaliy Kim, governor of Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region.
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[2026-05-25 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-05-25 16:06 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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[2026-05-25 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A new wave of fruit-shaped mousse cakes encased in thin chocolate shells is pulling morning lines to bakeries, with customers chasing the sharp crack of the coating as much as the dessert inside.
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[2026-05-25 16:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hong Kong’s CSOP plans first overseas Kospi 200 ETF as US investors chase leveraged Korea chip exposure
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[2026-05-25 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: While the use of weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro grows in Korea, some people looking for cheaper ways to curb their appetites are turning to an egg-and-oil recipe that has circulated on social media.
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[2026-05-25 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A woman who called emergency services after getting lost during a hike in South Korea was later confirmed to have returned home while police and fire authorities' search for her continued for another day, local reports said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 15:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A professor at a private university in Daejeon is under disciplinary review after students accused him of making sexually offensive remarks in class, including allegedly saying that 8 out of 10 women in Korea had likely earned money through prostitution.
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[2026-05-25 15:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Booths from 13 countries showcase fashion, art, tourism
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[2026-05-25 15:10 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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[2026-05-25 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Diplomats from more than 50 nations gathered Wednesday to celebrate Africa Day 2026, experiencing growing cultural ties between Africa, Korea, and the broader international community.
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[2026-05-25 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Travelers using nursing rooms at Incheon Airport to get free hot water for cup noodles have come under fire following complaints from parents who use the facilities for infant care.
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[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1898 -- Korea opens three ports to foreign trade. People and goods from overseas begin to stream into the country through Masan, Gunsan and Hamheung.
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[2026-05-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: London — Outsized returns for memory-related stocks have helped fuel substantial gains in U.S. and South Korean equity markets in recent years — but market watchers warn investors forget the market's cyclicality at their own risk.
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[2026-05-25 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry retrieved a combined 139.6 billion won (US$92.4 million) worth of criminal proceeds in 2025, while repatriating 274 criminals who had fled overseas, the ministry said Monday.
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[2026-05-25 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. topped the smartphone markets in Central and South America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia in the first quarter on steady sales of its premium Galaxy S26 and budget Galaxy A series smartphones, industry data showed Monday.
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[2026-05-25 14:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A cultural crossover that wove the percussive heartbeats of Korea and Africa into a single performance brought together the unifying theme of Africa Day 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-25 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana’s W1tr Upbit bet reflects banks’ fight to stay central in digital payments
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