Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-02 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung visited a Marine unit and the Army's Capital Corps Command west of Seoul on Tuesday to check operational readiness in coastal and riverine security, the JCS said.
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[2026-06-02 18:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Ministry of Unification is acquiring Korean War-related artifacts, including a 1967 edition of The Korea Herald, for research at the National Memorial for Abductees during the Korean War in Paju.
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[2026-06-02 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s spy agency plans to establish new rules to respond to growing transnational crimes, including drug trafficking, scams and cyber gambling.
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[2026-06-02 18:10 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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[2026-06-02 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 2 paras)
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[2026-06-02 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday met with foreign ministers and senior officials from 19 African countries, pledging to strengthen cooperation with their countries, including through regular summits with leaders from the region.
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[2026-06-02 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said during his visit to Taipei on Tuesday that SK hynix Inc. plans to increase its wafer production capacity twofold in the next five years.
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[2026-06-02 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
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[2026-06-02 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Morse Tan, a Korean American professor accused of defaming President Lee Jae Myung, has asked a Seoul court to invalidate a travel ban imposed on him by the justice ministry, judicial officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Grasshoppers have made it onto South Korea’s dinner tables, at least legally. Ants and cockroaches, however, remain off the menu.
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[2026-06-02 17:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign investors remain net sellers, but domestic liquidity is increasingly driving Korea's market higher, veteran analyst says
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[2026-06-02 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, this week to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 17:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the landmark 8,800-point level Tuesday as tech shares continued to advance on optimism over artificial intelligence, led by chip giant Samsung Electronics, offsetting a market-wide profit-taking mode. The local currency fell sharply against the US dollar.
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[2026-06-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled said the government was exploring alternatives from other countries, including Italy, France and South Korea
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[2026-06-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence Minister Khaled said the government was exploring alternatives from other countries, including Italy, France and South Korea
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[2026-06-02 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 4-5, 9-17; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-06-02 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; CHANGES attribution throughout; ADDS comments, more info in paras 4-6, 11-12, 16, more photo) By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-06-02 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat visiting Seoul expressed optimism Tuesday about advancing bilateral security cooperation with South Korea as the two countries launched inaugural working-level talks to implement a set of agreements reached by their leaders last year, including Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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[2026-06-02 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: TCK Investments said Monday it had won a WealthBriefingAsia Award for the third consecutive year, earning recognition for its wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals in South Korea.
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[2026-06-02 16:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the landmark 8,800-point level Tuesday as tech shares continued to advance on optimism over artificial intelligence, led by chip giant Samsung Electronics, offsetting a market-wide profit-taking mode. The local currency fell sharply against the US dollar.
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[2026-06-02 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a fresh high of above the landmark 8,800-point level Tuesday as tech shares continued to advance on optimism over artificial intelligence (AI), led by chip giant Samsung Electronics, offsetting a market-wide profit-taking mode. The local currency fell sharply against the U.S.
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[2026-06-02 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties made last-ditch appeals for support Tuesday, the eve of nationwide local elections, a vote widely seen as a test of public sentiment toward President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.
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[2026-06-02 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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[2026-06-02 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Round-the-clock won-dollar trading aims to boost market access and strengthen MSCI ambitions, but volatility concerns linger
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[2026-06-02 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet approved Tuesday a revised labor law allowing the hourly use of paid annual leave, which is currently permitted only on a daily basis.
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[2026-06-02 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyosung Group said Tuesday it has donated to the international children's rights organization Good Neighbors to support descendants of Korean independence activists living in Uzbekistan.
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[2026-06-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Finance Minister Huh Chang departed for Paris on Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 15:54 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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[2026-06-02 15:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Doosan Robotics shares jumped again Tuesday after Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang singled out robotics as a focus for the chipmaker's possible investment in South Korea.
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[2026-06-02 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS additional talks with Zimbabwe in last 3 paras)
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[2026-06-02 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A top commander’s blunt remark spotlights a fundamental disagreement over the true purpose of the 28,500 US troops based in South Korea
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[2026-06-02 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General Xavier Brunson] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A top commander’s blunt remark spotlights a fundamental disagreement over the true purpose of the 28,500 US troops based in South Korea
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[2026-06-02 15:40 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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[2026-06-02 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-02 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The government extended the operation of its crude oil swap system with private firms until the end of this month amid continuing uncertainties surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, the industry ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has held a series of one-on-one talks with his counterparts from 11 African countries and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 15:32 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Seoul – South Korea has scrapped a proposal to end mandatory gender segregation in hospital inpatient rooms, a health ministry official confirmed on Tuesday, after public backlash over safety.
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[2026-06-02 15:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The government will streamline import procedures for extreme ultraviolet, key equipment used for semiconductor manufacturing, as part of a broader effort to help the booming chip industry maintain its manufacturing competitiveness, the industry ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks traded lower late Tuesday morning as investors rushed to cash out market heavyweights, bucking overnight gains on Wall Street.
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[2026-06-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Le Sserafim's 'Celebration' remix will appear in the film, group confirms
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[2026-06-02 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Alex Katz’s pursuit of the fleeting present takes center stage at the exhibition “Studies” at Thaddaeus Ropac gallery in Seoul, unveiling how the American painter captures a passing moment before refining it into his signature large-format canvases.
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[2026-06-02 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS will release a limited-edition vinyl album to celebrate the 13th anniversary of its debut, the group's agency said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1946 -- Yi Pom-suk, a Korean independence fighter who fought against Japanese colonial troops in China, returns to Korea. Yi was later appointed the country's first prime minister in 1948.
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[2026-06-02 14:50 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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[2026-06-02 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Tuesday it has secured a 4.33 trillion-won (US$2.85 billion) contract to build a floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility.
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[2026-06-02 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The government will streamline import procedures for extreme ultraviolet (EUV), key equipment used for semiconductor manufacturing, as part of a broader effort to help the booming chip industry maintain its manufacturing competitiveness, the industry ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 14:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Across South Korea, a variety of spaces — from barbecue restaurants to wedding halls — are serving as polling stations for Wednesday's local elections and parliamentary by-elections.
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[2026-06-02 14:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Even the color of tteokbokki can take on political significance during election season in Korea.
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[2026-06-02 14:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US students taking K-pop classes in Los Angeles visited Korean content industry sites in the city to pitch projects, the South Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles said Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 14:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Zambia is urging South Korea to move beyond pledges and deliver financing commitments, industrial investment and technology partnerships as Seoul expands its engagement with African countries, says Siazongo Siakalenge, Zambia’s deputy secretary to the cabinet for finance and economic development.
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