Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-08 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: S&P forecaster says Samsung, SK hynix are setting new benchmark for shareholder returns in Korea
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[2026-09-08 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A pro-North Korea group in Japan has called for all-out cheering for the North Korean delegation at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, describing the effort as part of a "patriotic" mission.
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[2026-09-08 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro lashed out at China during a Seoul defense forum Tuesday after receiving an audience note defending Beijing's rejection of a 2016 international tribunal ruling upholding Manila's maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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[2026-09-08 16:04 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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[2026-09-08 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government briefed global credit appraiser Moody's Corp. on the latest developments in the South Korean economy and its efforts to pursue both growth and fiscal soundness through next year's budget proposal, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 15:55 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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[2026-09-08 15:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday raided multiple police agencies over suspicions a police officer prematurely closed missing person cases on the southern island of Jeju and falsified system records, officials said.
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[2026-09-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics Co. stock price at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Sept.
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[2026-09-08 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean forward Ji Dong-won, who helped the country win bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and played professionally in England and Germany, has announced his retirement after a 16-year career.
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[2026-09-08 15:48 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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[2026-09-08 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's economy expanded in nominal terms at its fastest annual pace in nearly 47 years in the second quarter, as a semiconductor-led export boom widened the country's terms of trade, Bank of Korea data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 15:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean LPGA Tour standout rookie Kim Min-sol rose in the women's world golf rankings for the third consecutive week.
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[2026-09-08 15:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun met with Gilberto Teodoro Jr., secretary of national defense of the Philippines, in Seoul on Monday to explore ways to deepen their strategic partnership across shipbuilding and naval defense.
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[2026-09-08 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmaker POSCO said Tuesday it will invest 480 billion won (US$359 million) to build an automotive steel plant as it seeks to expand its high-end steel products business.
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[2026-09-08 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s labor minister said Tuesday that a strike planned by Samsung Electronics unions over their demand for a fixed share of the company’s operating profit would have been illegal under new government guidelines.
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[2026-09-08 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: FC Midtjylland, featuring South Korea internationals Cho Gue-sung and Hong Hyun-seok, extended its unbeaten start to the Danish Superliga season to seven matches with a 2-2 draw against Nordsjælland.
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[2026-09-08 15:07 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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[2026-09-08 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A woman in her 40s who was indicted on charges of stalking South Korean actor Hwang Jung-min was fined 6 million won ($4,500) and ordered to attend 40 hours of stalking prevention education on Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday that it is running outdoor advertising campaigns for its new Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup at six major landmarks around the world.
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[2026-09-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1948 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, is established in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, further cementing the division between the communist North and the capitalist South.
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[2026-09-08 14:58 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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[2026-09-08 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea plans to reward civil servants who put artificial intelligence to work, including through points that apply to consideration for promotions and cash incentives, as it seeks to build a government workforce capable of developing and deploying AI tools.
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[2026-09-08 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NewJeans member Haerin made her first official public appearance in a year and a half on Monday at Dior Beauty's 2026 Rouge Dior on Stage pop-up store at Lotte World Mall in Seoul.
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[2026-09-08 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shipper HMM Co. said Tuesday it has secured a 4.7 trillion-won (US$3.5 billion) long-term shipping contract with Brazilian mining giant Vale.
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[2026-09-08 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Gong Yoo is set to return to the Philippines for his much-awaited fan meeting, “The Long Take,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Nov. 21.
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[2026-09-08 14:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lee Jae Myung meets with Korean directors, actors and industry figures ahead of film summit in France, pledges to review tax break for film investors
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[2026-09-08 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Tuesday instructed the interior ministry to swiftly set up a system that enables public servants to make full use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their work and drive administrative innovation.
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[2026-09-08 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday he "strongly" hopes for the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the South Korean military will support it with "powerful might."
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[2026-09-08 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean man who was kidnapped by unidentified men in Manila last week was safely released Tuesday, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
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[2026-09-08 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Tuesday sentenced a woman to a fine of 6 million won (US$4,500) after finding her guilty of stalking actor Hwang Jung-min.
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[2026-09-08 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said Tuesday his party will seek ways to bolster nuclear deterrence against North Korea, criticizing the government and the ruling party for their submissive approach toward Pyongyang.
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[2026-09-08 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended their gains late Tuesday morning, led by semiconductor stocks, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East that pushed up oil prices.
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[2026-09-08 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun has met with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to discuss expanding cooperation in shipbuilding and the defense industry, the South Korean shipbuilding group said Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung met with South Korean film directors and actors during his state visit to France on Monday.
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[2026-09-08 12:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Day6 is planning to hold its fifth round of fan meetings for three days in Incheon, JYP Entertainment announced Monday.
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[2026-09-08 12:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Four passengers reportedly left the airport without immigration checks but later returned to complete them
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[2026-09-08 11:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung SDS Co., the information technology services arm of South Korea's Samsung Group, said Tuesday it will expand cooperation with major global artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as it seeks to drive innovation through AI transformation.
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[2026-09-08 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than 100 foreign nationals wanted for crimes overseas are currently hiding in South Korea, data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung vowed Tuesday to continue efforts to promote peaceful coexistence with North Korea and mutual prosperity on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue based on "firm deterrence."
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[2026-09-08 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food franchise operator The Born Korea Co. said Tuesday it will enter Taiwan with its coffee brand, Paik's DABANG Coffee, in the first half of next year as part of its global expansion strategy.
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[2026-09-08 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co., the information technology services arm of South Korea's Samsung Group, said Tuesday it will expand cooperation with major global artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, as it seeks to drive innovation through AI transformation.
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[2026-09-08 11:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea has formally notified the International Atomic Energy Agency of its intention to begin consultations on a safeguards arrangement for envisioned nuclear-powered submarines, the agency chief has said.
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[2026-09-08 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Tuesday to continue efforts to promote peaceful coexistence with North Korea and mutual prosperity on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue based on "firm deterrence."
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[2026-09-08 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- More than 100 foreign nationals wanted for crimes overseas are currently hiding in South Korea, data showed Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 11:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Still With You," a self-written solo track by BTS member Jungkook, has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, his label said Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 11:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted," a Korean romance drama starring Bae Suzy and Lee Jin-wook, will open in theaters in South Korea in December, the film's distributor said Tuesday.
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[2026-09-08 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has formally notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its intention to begin consultations on a safeguards arrangement for envisioned nuclear-powered submarines, the agency chief has said.
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[2026-09-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The issue is set to continue rattling ties between Tokyo and Seoul even as they seek to find common ground on security and trade issues
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[2026-09-08 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Yasukuni Shrine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The issue is set to continue rattling ties between Tokyo and Seoul even as they seek to find common ground on security and trade issues
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[2026-09-08 11:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea will leverage its manufacturing and defense industry capabilities to make the world safer and prosper together, while fulfilling its responsibilities in maintaining world peace, providing humanitarian aid and responding to disasters, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday.
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