Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-19 18:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s top-ranked Go player Shin Jin-seo pulled off a victory over artificial intelligence program KataGo on Sunday, becoming the first professional player to do so.
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[2026-07-19 18:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Workers at Starbucks Korea have formed the company’s first labor union since it entered South Korea 27 years ago, seeking higher pay and relief from heavy workloads.
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[2026-07-19 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles announced Sunday they have cut ties with starting pitcher Wilkel Hernandez.
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[2026-07-19 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: INCHEON, South Korea, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Firefighters struggled to put out a fire at a logistics center operated by retail giant Coupang Corp. in the western port city of Incheon on Sunday, more than 31 hours after the blaze broke out.
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[2026-07-19 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: NH NongHyup Financial Group Chairman Lee Chan-woo (right) poses with Amundi Deputy CEO Olivier Mariee at the French asset manager's headquarters in Paris on Wednesday. The two discussed expanding global investment cooperation, adopting artificial intelligence-based asset management systems and strengthening support for their joint venture, NH-Amundi Asset Management, during a partnership committee meeting.
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[2026-07-19 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: ASEAN foreign ministers will head to Manila for a series of meetings beginning July 21. © Getty Images
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[2026-07-19 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Ko Seok-hyun suffered the first loss of his UFC career on Saturday, dropping a unanimous decision to Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman in Oklahoma City.
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[2026-07-19 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's Kim Si-woo is in contention heading into the final round of the British Open, the final men's major of the season.
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[2026-07-19 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Advisory firm says specialized workouts are becoming increasingly important as Korean investors manage troubled overseas property investments
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[2026-07-19 15:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: When Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan heads to Washington later this week, the growing dispute over Coupang is expected to emerge as a key issue alongside shipbuilding cooperation in his meetings with senior US officials.
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[2026-07-19 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea on Sunday opened the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, hosting the annual gathering for the first time since joining the World Heritage Convention in 1988.
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[2026-07-19 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Heavy monsoon rains that battered South Korea over the weekend caused flooding, landslides, power outages and evacuations before giving way to scorching temperatures on Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 15:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Incheon Airport is considering installing additional barriers at airline check-in areas after repeated incidents involving suspected Chinese traders known as “daigou” rushing past queues left airport staff injured, local media reported Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 15:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 15:10 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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[2026-07-19 15:03 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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[2026-07-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1907 -- King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty abdicates in favor of his son under pressure from the Japanese colonial regime. The king was a thorn in Japan's side, as he made several diplomatic efforts to counter its colonial policies.
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[2026-07-19 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Nine in 10 South Koreans believe the country should impose tougher penalties for leaking core technologies overseas amid intensifying global competition, a poll showed Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: CJ CheilJedang said Sunday it launched its premium distilled spirits brand Jari, marking its entry into the global market for Korean traditional liquor.
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[2026-07-19 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-07-19 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will visit the United States this week to attend a ceremony for a joint shipbuilding center, government officials said Sunday, with attention focused on whether he will also discuss the thorny issue involving U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc.
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[2026-07-19 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will step up efforts to improve access to the Korean won with the goal of making it a "freely convertible currency," the finance ministry said Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 12:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul recorded a net inflow of elementary school students in 2025 for the first time in a decade, driven largely by families moving into a handful of districts known for new housing developments or sought-after schools.
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[2026-07-19 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is expected to unveil a lineup of new products, including foldable smartphones and smart glasses, during its Galaxy Unpacked event in London this week, industry watchers said Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 12:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean beauty firm APR said Sunday that key executives of Fulfillment by Amazon, or FBA, recently visited its manufacturing and logistics facilities featuring automated technologies in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, amid the increasing demand for Korean beauty products across the globe.
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[2026-07-19 12:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon was still burning more than 24 hours after it broke out, as dense smoke, extreme heat and concerns over the building’s structural stability hampered firefighting efforts Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The brand value of Samsung Group reached US$97.4 billion this year, a British consulting firm said Sunday, ranking eighth among major global technology companies.
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[2026-07-19 11:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The number of unemployed college graduates in South Korea hit a five-year high in the second quarter amid a tightening job market for young adults, government data showed Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 11:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds amid heightened market volatility.
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[2026-07-19 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors were net sellers on South Korea's stock markets this month, the country's bourse operator said Sunday, while remaining net buyers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid heightened market volatility.
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[2026-07-19 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: MEXICO CITY, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Embassy in Venezuela and a local Korean community association have provided food supplies and other assistance to displaced people in the country following last month's devastating earthquakes, officials said Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is expected to increase 7.6 percent from a year earlier in 2026 to around US$39,000, marking the biggest on-year gain in five years amid robust exports led by memory chips, local analysts said Sunday.
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[2026-07-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 11 Busan sites reveal how the city kept a nation running under wartime pressure
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[2026-07-19 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The listing would recognize Korea's tidal flats as a shared heritage — and a promise to preserve them
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[2026-07-19 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has departed for Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Sunday, amid deepening ties between the two countries.
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[2026-07-18 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with new injury in paras 1, 4; RECASTS headline)
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[2026-07-18 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Coupang's response in last 2 paras, new photo)
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[2026-07-18 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: When Olive Young opened its first U.S. outpost in late May, shoppers were already camping out, and the line spanned multiple blocks.
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[2026-07-18 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments in last 3 paras; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-07-18 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with developments in paras 1-3; RECASTS headline)
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[2026-07-18 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz announced Saturday they have signed their temporary injury fill-in Logan Allen to a full contract for the rest of this South Korean baseball season.
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been one of K-pop's most influential artists. This month, however, the Big Bang member is taking on a new role beyond music — serving as the public face of South Korea's efforts to promote one of the world's most significant gatherings on cultural heritage.
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Game studios reimagine popular IPs through Korean tradition
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[2026-07-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Running has long been associated with chasing faster times and who crosses the finish line first. But a growing number of runners in South Korea are embracing a different philosophy: slowing down.
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[2026-07-18 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Former Land Minister Won Hee-ryong is set to appear for questioning over a now-scrapped, controversial expressway construction project allegedly involving the family of now-imprisoned former first lady Kim Keon Hee, a special council team said Saturday.
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[2026-07-18 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
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[2026-07-18 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
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[2026-07-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min has ended his seasonlong goalless drought in Major League Soccer (MLS).
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[2026-07-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES slug, headline, lead; RECASTS throughout with updates)
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[2026-07-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Lotte Mart] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Homeplus crisis comes even as other South Korean retail businesses continue to thrive amid a surge in online sales
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