Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-22 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul stocks ended higher for the second consecutive session Wednesday on an extended chip rally ahead of upcoming earnings releases from US big tech companies. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
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[2026-07-22 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Police on Wednesday announced an intensive crackdown on illegal private lending crimes, along with measures to root out such crimes that include deploying dedicated investigators and stronger protections for victims.
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[2026-07-22 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in lead, paras 4-5, bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-07-22 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The defending South Korean baseball champions LG Twins acquired former major league starter Carlos Carrasco on Wednesday, bolstering their rotation with the one-time Cy Young Award contender.
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[2026-07-22 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks ended higher for the second consecutive session Wednesday on an extended chip rally ahead of upcoming earnings releases from U.S. big tech companies.
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[2026-07-22 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul district court on Wednesday sentenced Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to a 10 million-won (US$6,750) fine for accepting illegal political funds in connection with opinion poll results he obtained ahead of the 2021 mayoral by-election.
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[2026-07-22 16:33 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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[2026-07-22 16:30 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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[2026-07-22 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-07-22 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A former professor has received a finalized prison term for making her students write a research paper for use in her daughter's admission to a top dental school, legal sources said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; UPDATES paras 2-4 as 3-way meeting takes place; CHANGES photo)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-07-22 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- A minority shareholder rights group on Wednesday filed complaints against Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon and the chief executive officers of Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc. over the companies' recently signed wage deals that will use part of their operating profits to pay performance bonuses to their employees.
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[2026-07-22 16:17 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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[2026-07-22 16:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trump's outreach has raised hopes for Korean shipbuilders, but legal and production hurdles still make US warships built in Korea unlikely
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[2026-07-22 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tech-focused National Growth Fund makes first bet on K-content
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[2026-07-22 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is conducting a comprehensive review of ways to make practical contributions to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the presidential office said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Seoul Global Center is accepting applications for a free career support program designed to help international residents find jobs in South Korea.
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[2026-07-22 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
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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[2026-07-22 15:51 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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[2026-07-22 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's three mobile carriers on Wednesday launched the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, bringing the world's best-selling artificial intelligence eyewear to the domestic market with Korean-language support.
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[2026-07-22 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Second-grade students rushed down the hallway excitedly at Jungpyeong Elementary School in Nowon-gu, Seoul, on Wednesday, marking the start of their summer break.
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[2026-07-22 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean botulinum toxin producer eyes 9 percent market share in debut year
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[2026-07-22 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A government inspection found controlled substances in 22 of 32 food products purchased from overseas websites, prompting authorities to warn that bringing such products into South Korea could lead to criminal penalties.
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[2026-07-22 15:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: First new BMW brand in 25 years targets growing demand for ultra-luxury cars while taking on Mercedes-Maybach
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[2026-07-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1961 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with the Ivory Coast.
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[2026-07-22 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Thailand’s deputy prime minister called for greater Korean investment in biotechnology, healthcare, wellness and future food industries Wednesday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on agriculture and expand into higher-value sectors.
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[2026-07-22 14:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea's expansion of its intelligence agency implies that the state views South Korea as one of several hostile states alongside Japan and the US, according to a report released Wednesday by the Korea Institute for National Unification.
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[2026-07-22 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Busan event features heritage-themed artwork, pop-ups marking UNESCO World Heritage Committee session
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[2026-07-22 14:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jaeyoon of SF9 will host his first solo fan meeting in Seoul on Aug. 8, according to agency FNC Entertainment on Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Real income fell across the bottom four income quintiles among South Korea’s urban households in the first quarter, rising only for the highest-income households, government data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meet Yul Kwon, a nonagenarian who maintains his endurance through daily exercise, a Mediterranean diet and a focus on sleep
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[2026-07-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meet Yul Kwon, a nonagenarian who maintains his endurance through daily exercise, a Mediterranean diet and a focus on sleep
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[2026-07-22 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's per capita household net assets rose more than 9 percent from a year earlier in 2025 on higher housing and securities prices, the central bank data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 12:56 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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[2026-07-22 12:54 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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[2026-07-22 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Twin red panda cubs have been born at Seoul Grand Park in South Korea’s first successful natural breeding of the endangered species, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-22 12:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Studio Dragon dramas and Tving originals lead the Korean entertainment company’s showing at the Asia-Pacific awards
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[2026-07-22 12:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kaylee Hottle, a Korean American actress known for her roles in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash Tuesday in Frederick County, Maryland. She was 18.
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[2026-07-22 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. engineering firm Sargent & Lundy (S&L) to jointly develop floating small modular reactors (FSMRs).
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[2026-07-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: At Busan's UN Peace Memorial Hall, international students teach children about the Korean War through empathy and their own cross-cultural perspectives
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[2026-07-22 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading higher late Wednesday morning, as foreign investors snapped up tech heavyweights.
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[2026-07-22 12:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Health-conscious movement inspires Korean runners to explore beyond their go-to neighborhood trails
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[2026-07-22 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung received letters of credence Wednesday from eight newly appointed foreign ambassadors to South Korea, including the Brazilian ambassador, the presidential office said.
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[2026-07-22 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign tourists in Seoul are increasingly visiting traditional markets and hiking spots, expanding beyond the city's traditional attractions, a report showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and the U.S. women's golf tours jointly announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement on local players' participation in an LPGA tournament taking place here this fall.
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[2026-07-22 12:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's finance minister on Wednesday called for vigilance over potential energy supply disruptions following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, vowing to take preemptive measures when necessary.
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[2026-07-22 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected a record volume of illicit drug smuggling incidents in the first half of the year amid tightened inspections, the customs agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 22 (Yonhap) -- The number of listed firms involved in merger and acquisition (M&A) deals fell from a year earlier in the first half of 2026, data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-07-22 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GWACHEON, South Korea, July 22 (Yonhap) -- Former first lady Kim Keon Hee appeared before a special counsel team Wednesday for questioning over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
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[2026-07-22 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Security experts say momentum is growing for renewed talks between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S President Donald Trump. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and KCNA/Kyodo)
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