Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-11 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: By Kim Seung-yeon and Kim Hyun-soo
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[2026-09-11 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The court ruled it was unclear whether Yoon deliberately intended to disrupt the investigation into the death of the marine
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[2026-09-11 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Seoul Central District Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The court ruled it was unclear whether Yoon deliberately intended to disrupt the investigation into the death of the marine
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[2026-09-11 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- KB Financial Group Inc., a major South Korean banking group, said Friday it has selected a veteran financier as the candidate for the group's next chief.
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[2026-09-11 19:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korean staging tests how a musical rooted in Black and Latino New York — and built around Alicia Keys’ familiar songs — can travel
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[2026-09-11 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean baseball MVP Kim Do-yeong rejoined his club Friday following surgery to repair a broken nose, with hopes of remaining on the national team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
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[2026-09-11 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea routed Indonesia 102-48 for its second straight victory in men's basketball at the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Friday, closing in on a spot in the knockout stage.
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[2026-09-11 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister has asked his British counterpart to exempt South Korean imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from upcoming British sanctions, citing energy security concerns, the industry ministry said Friday.
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[2026-09-11 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The first Korea-Central Asia Summit will be held in Seoul on Wednesday, with separate one-on-one summit meetings between President Lee Jae Myung and the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan ahead of the six-way summit, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.
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[2026-09-11 18:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: She’s covered startups, finance, films, and pretty much everything else that pops up in Korea. She tells stories in both written and video form, keeps The Korea Herald’s social channels active, and chases the next story before it becomes yesterday’s trend. If it’s happening in Korea, she’s probably looking into it.
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[2026-09-11 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted Friday in a case related to a marine’s drowning death in a rare reprieve in one of the criminal cases brought against him following his ouster for imposing martial law.
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[2026-09-11 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details, reactions from Yoon's lawyers, special counsel)
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[2026-09-11 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI Korea said Friday it has "nothing new to announce" other than the existing partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., in response to reports suggesting the U.S. tech giant could be working with the South Korean chipmaker to co-develop next-generation semiconductors.
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[2026-09-11 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Moon Sang-ho, former head of the Defense Intelligence Command (DIC), was acquitted by a court Friday of leaking military secrets to Noh Sang-won, his predecessor as DIC chief, ahead of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in 2024.
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[2026-09-11 17:42 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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[2026-09-11 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-09-11 17:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, bilateral relations, and the protection of South Korean nationals, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said.
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[2026-09-11 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Gaps in medical support for undocumented immigrants raise public health concerns and burden medical institutions
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[2026-09-11 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday stressed the importance of expanding the diplomatic landscape and the wisdom of resolving problems through international cooperation, highlighting what he called a tunnel of "extreme chaos" in the international order.
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[2026-09-11 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: CHANGWON, South Korea, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The families of two teenagers killed by a knife-wielding man at a motel in Changwon last year have filed a complaint against the police officer in charge and others for failing to fulfill their duties, their legal representative said Friday.
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[2026-09-11 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul shares fell sharply Friday as surging oil prices heightened inflation concerns, with investors awaiting key US inflation data for clues about the Federal Reserve's future interest rate policy.
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[2026-09-11 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted Friday of charges of abusing his authority to help a former defense minister evade criminal investigation.
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[2026-09-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; RESTORES previous material)
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[2026-09-11 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 5 paras)
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[2026-09-11 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: KOAFEC meetings connect Korean technology companies with African governments and institutions
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[2026-09-11 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares fell sharply Friday as surging oil prices heightened inflation concerns, with investors awaiting key U.S. inflation data for clues about the Federal Reserve's future interest rate policy.
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[2026-09-11 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday rejected police's request to file for an arrest warrant for independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee over various allegations of misconduct and called for a supplementary investigation, saying the police have failed to sufficiently explain the need to place him in custody.
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[2026-09-11 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul will host the first South Korea-Central Asia Summit next week to discuss cooperation with the region in areas including critical minerals, energy sources and the diversification of global supply chains, the presidential office said Friday.
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[2026-09-11 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (2nd LD) S. Korea's nominal GDP grows at fastest pace in 47 years in Q2; $40,000 per capita GNI on track
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[2026-09-11 16:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and Uzbekistan are expanding ties beyond their capitals, bringing regional governments and businesses into cooperation traditionally driven by national governments and major companies.
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[2026-09-11 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jung Won-ju, chair of Herald Media Group, Jungheung Group and Daewoo Engineering & Construction, has pledged 10 billion won ($7.4 million) to support the development of a semiconductor and artificial intelligence cluster in southwestern Korea.
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[2026-09-11 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Song Mi-ryung says trade pact could boost exports, but stresses need to protect domestic production
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[2026-09-11 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with ruling; CHANGES headline, lead)
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[2026-09-11 16:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean tech giant flaunts seven-year head start as $1,999 iPhone Duo enters foldable market
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[2026-09-11 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead for details; ADDS more info in paras 2-3, 10-18, additional photo)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-09-11 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Police step up scrutiny as trend raises concerns over underage workers
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[2026-09-11 16:03 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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[2026-09-11 15:50 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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[2026-09-11 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun had a telephone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Friday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul's foreign ministry said, according to Reuters.
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[2026-09-11 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Prime Minister Han Seong-sook and the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea discussed regulatory reform, foreign investment and deeper economic cooperation between Korea and the US on Friday.
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[2026-09-11 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Friday it will take the controversy over the nomination of Rep. Yong Hye-in as gender equality minister "seriously" amid growing criticism over her nomination.
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[2026-09-11 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, held phone talks Friday and discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-09-11 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Ongoing disruptions at Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul’s Olympic Park are beginning to affect concerts scheduled as far ahead as October, forcing artists to relocate shows and raising concerns over further disruptions during the busy year-end concert season.
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[2026-09-11 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest airline, Korean Air Co., said Friday it will begin offering free in-flight Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink on select flights starting next week.
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[2026-09-11 15:06 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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[2026-09-11 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 1-2 upon team's arrival; ADDS new photos)
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[2026-09-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim released its second single album, "Made My Night," on Friday.
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[2026-09-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1921 -- Korean independence fighter Kim Ik-sang throws a bomb into the headquarters of the Japanese colonial government in an attempt to kill the Japanese governor-general of Korea, Makoto Saito. Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945.
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[2026-09-11 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States held a joint forum this week to discuss ways to expand strategic cooperation with countries in the Global South, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.
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[2026-09-11 14:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Sunfull Foundation, a South Korean organization dedicated to combating cyberbullying, renewed its pledge Wednesday to promote a culture of leaving supportive comments as it celebrated the campaign's 19th anniversary.
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