Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: ⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us
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[2026-06-18 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photos; ADDS details in paras 9-10)By Kang Yoon-seung
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[2026-06-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surged past 9,000 points for the first time ever Thursday, buoyed by a technology rally driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and led by Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix.
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[2026-06-18 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Stock markets in Japan and South Korea closed at record highs on June 18, buoyed by the signing of a deal to end the war in Iran and AI-fueled optimism. (Nikkei montage)
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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's global competitiveness rose six notches from a year earlier in 2026, supported by improvements in business efficiency and infrastructure, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- State-run Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Corp. (KUIC) officially set sail Thursday with the task of implementing South Korea's US$350 billion investment pledge to the United States in return for lower tariffs, the finance ministry said.
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[2026-06-18 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional info in para 4, bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-06-18 16:55 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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[2026-06-18 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with foreign ambassadors stationed in South Korea next week to brief them on the outcome of his recent trip to Europe, the presidential office said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged by more than 2 percent past another historic landmark, surpassing the 9,000-point level for the first time in history, as investors bet on chipmakers in the face of a hawkish stance by the Federal Reserve and Iran uncertainty.
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[2026-06-18 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end
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[2026-06-18 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first heat wave advisories of the year for Seoul and its surrounding areas.
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[2026-06-18 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Beaches across Korea are opening in waves this summer, from early June through mid-July, as regional governments finalize their schedules.
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[2026-06-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first heat wave advisories of the year for Seoul and its surrounding areas.
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[2026-06-18 16:24 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Unclear if drone was spying on training session or if arrests made
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[2026-06-18 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: An old joke in Korea says colleges will close in the order the cherry blossoms bloom, starting with those farthest from Seoul.
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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trading volume tops 30 billion won within minutes as investors seek broader exposure to Korea's AI-driven stock rally
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[2026-06-18 16:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean central bank expected to pivot to tame inflation, shore up won
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[2026-06-18 16:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean ice cream exports surpass $100 million, led by Binggrae Melona's US success, Lotte's India push
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Young people seek ‘the most perfect effect effortlessly’ for half the price they would pay for similar service at home
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[2026-06-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has agreed with the Czech Republic to broaden bilateral cooperation in cutting-edge industries, building on their recent partnership in the nuclear energy sector, the industry ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Critics say scarce health insurance funds should go first to severe and rare diseases
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[2026-06-18 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A veterans group representing past ethnic Korean students from Japan who volunteered to fight in the 1950-53 Korean War will hold an event to commemorate the sacrifices of those who failed to return home following the three-year conflict, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A special parliamentary probe into the National Election Commission and its regional branches has begun, with the rival parties having agreed to pass a proposal to execute a 45-day investigation on Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:52 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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[2026-06-18 15:52 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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[2026-06-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A supercomputer built under a partnership between South Korea and Southeast Asian nations officially began operations in Indonesia, the science ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants announced Thursday they have signed Japanese pitcher Shota Iimura as their new Asian quota player.
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[2026-06-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: German baritone Matthias Goerne and Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon join forces Sunday for a piece they each fell in love with: Schubert’s “Winterreise.”
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[2026-06-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung plans to give a press briefing this week on the results of his 10-day trip to Europe that included visits to Belgium and Italy, and his attendance at a Group of Seven (G7) summit, his office said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been postponed due to the birth of his second daughter, sources here said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A senior North Korean diplomat has pledged to deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation with China during an event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang, according to the embassy Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1960 -- U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits South Korea in his second trip to the nation after his visit to the Korean combat zone in December 1952.
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: By Song Sang-ho and Cho Joon-hyung
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[2026-06-18 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea can become the first team to win their group at this year's FIFA World Cup by beating Mexico this week and getting some help from other teams.
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[2026-06-18 14:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Premier League and Bundesliga clubs reportedly keeping tabs on Lee Han-beom, who plays for Danish club Midtjylland
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[2026-06-18 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a clean hydrogen energy circulation system at South Korea's Antarctic research station to support sustainable scientific operations.
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[2026-06-18 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: INCHEON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday that a severed human leg found at a public recycling facility in Incheon last week may have been medical waste.
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[2026-06-18 14:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Asan Medical Center tops five specialties, Samsung Medical Center leads three
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[2026-06-18 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks crossed over another round-number milestone on Thursday, topping the 9,000-point mark, buoyed by semiconductors and other tech heavyweights.
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[2026-06-18 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Defense chief to propose target year for wartime OPCON transfer to S. Korean, U.S. presidents at year-end
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[2026-06-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: JoongAng Group's slide into court protection adds fresh strain to an already struggling industry
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[2026-06-18 13:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Health authorities report 300 patients so far, with cases spreading beyond older adults, as early heat wave warnings begin
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Thursday that retail investors could suffer potential losses as the newly introduced single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been showing extreme volatility.
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew almost 11 percent in 2025 amid increased interest in post-retirement life and a stock market rally, data showed Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Thursday rejected proposed corrective measures submitted by two major food delivery platforms over allegations that they abused their market dominance against restaurant owners and consumers.
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[2026-06-18 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum are expecting their first child, Namkoong's agency said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A human leg found at an Incheon recycling center last week is likely pathological medical waste, police investigating the case said Thursday.
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[2026-06-18 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Seoul on Thursday after wrapping up his first trip to Europe aimed at expanding South Korea's diplomatic landscape beyond Asia toward Europe.
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