[2026-09-04 13:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Fireworks, marathon set to snarl Seoul traffic this weekend

Snippet: Drivers in Seoul may want to steer clear of Yeouido on Saturday and the city center Sunday morning, when a fireworks festival and marathon will trigger rolling road closures across some of the capital’s busiest routes.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862899

[2026-09-04 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to provide blankets, other emergency relief supplies to Nepal flood victims

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide additional emergency relief supplies worth 130 million won (US$95,850) to help people affected by the recent massive floods in Nepal, the foreign ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904006900315

[2026-09-04 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Multipronged search continues for 9 S. Koreans missing in Nepal floods

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Despite bad weather and rugged terrain, South Korea continued a multipronged search Friday for nine nationals and others still missing after last week's devastating floods in Nepal, the foreign ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904006800315

[2026-09-04 12:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: South Korea preparing for Strait of Hormuz deployment

Snippet: The South Korean military is preparing to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz, a National Defense Ministry official told Australia's broadcaster SBS.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-south-korea-preparing-strait-hormuz-deployment

[2026-09-04 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korean firms unveil plans for gov't-led AI project

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Three consortia each led by SK Telecom Co., KT Corp. and Kakao Corp. on Friday unveiled their blueprints for the government-led project to develop artificial intelligence (AI) services accessible to everyone.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904005900320

[2026-09-04 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul bus union threatens Sept. 16 strike over wage dispute

Snippet: Seoul’s city bus union has threatened to launch a full strike from the first buses on Sept. 16 if mediation with operators fails, reviving a wage dispute that led to a brief walkout earlier this year.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862856

[2026-09-04 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks trade higher late Fri. morning on risk appetite

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading higher late Friday morning as remarks from a U.S. Federal Reserve governor eased concerns over further rate hikes.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904006000320

[2026-09-04 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Presidential office says no decision reached on troop deployment to Hormuz; review ongoing

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Friday no final decision has been reached on sending military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, saying a review is still under way.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904005800315

[2026-09-04 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Fireworks festival, marathon to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Traffic congestion is expected in central Seoul this weekend due to an international fireworks festival and a marathon, police said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904005600315

[2026-09-04 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul says contribution in Hormuz may be possible to extent it does not undermine defense readiness

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[2026-09-04 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to visit France next week for summit with Macron

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will visit France next week to attend a summit-level event on cinema and hold bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, a presidential official said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002700315

[2026-09-04 11:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Yoon & Yang opens second Seoul office in Gwanghwamun

Snippet: Korean law firm Yoon & Yang said Friday it has opened a second Seoul office in the capital’s central business district to be closer to regulators, financial institutions and multinational companies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862710

[2026-09-04 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Riize marks 3rd anniv. with pledge to keep evolving

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Riize marked its third anniversary on Friday with a promise to keep growing and avoid settling for a comfort zone.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904004200315

[2026-09-04 11:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Judge who handed Yoon life sentence indicted for corruption

Snippet: Anti-corruption investigators on Friday indicted a judge, known for sentencing former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, over allegations he was entertained at an expensive bar in 2023.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862692

[2026-09-04 11:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Customs agency vows to speed up clearance ahead of Chuseok holiday

Snippet: South Korea's customs agency said Friday it will speed up import clearance to facilitate the supply of goods ahead of the Chuseok holiday later this month, including by operating special support teams around the clock.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862681

[2026-09-04 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Shinsegae Group chief attends launch of U.S. government-backed training program

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin attended an event marking the launch of a U.S. government-backed training program and met with key U.S. government officials, the South Korean retail conglomerate said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904004000320

[2026-09-04 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Judge who handed Yoon life sentence indicted for corruption

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Anti-corruption investigators on Friday indicted a judge, known for sentencing former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, over allegations he was entertained at an expensive bar in 2023.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003800315

[2026-09-04 11:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee's approval rating hits new low of 40 pct: poll

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 40 percent, marking its lowest level since he took office in June last year, a poll showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003900315

[2026-09-04 11:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Finance minister discusses market stabilization amid rising rates, Mideast uncertainty

Snippet: South Korea's finance minister on Friday discussed measures to stabilize financial markets amid growing concerns over rising interest rates and heightened volatility in global markets amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862642

[2026-09-04 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Actor Yim Si-wan to host BIFF closing ceremony

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actor-singer Yim Si-wan has been selected as the emcee for the closing ceremony of this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), its organizers said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003400315

[2026-09-04 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense ministry to host Seoul Defense Dialogue next week amid global security uncertainties

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an annual international security forum next week to discuss ways for cooperation in the midst of growing uncertainties in the global security environment, the defense ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003200315

[2026-09-04 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Gwangju Biennale ponders theme of change through works by 43 teams

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The 16th Gwangju Biennale will launch this weekend in the southwestern city of Gwangju, with 43 teams from South Korea and abroad presenting works themed on transformation as a continuous process.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003000315

[2026-09-04 11:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Customs agency vows to speed up clearance ahead of Chuseok holiday

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Friday it will speed up import clearance to facilitate the supply of goods ahead of the Chuseok holiday later this month, including by operating special support teams around the clock.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904003300320

[2026-09-04 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance minister discusses market stabilization amid rising rates, Mideast uncertainty

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister on Friday discussed measures to stabilize financial markets amid growing concerns over rising interest rates and heightened volatility in global markets amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002800320

[2026-09-04 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: IU to release new digital single next week

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter IU will release a new digital single Thursday, her agency said, marking her first new music in a year after health issues forced concert cancellations and delayed her sixth studio album.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002900315

[2026-09-04 10:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Japan's defense minister to skip annual security dialogue in Seoul after war shrine visit: sources

Snippet: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is expected to skip an annual security forum in Seoul early next week, sources familiar with the matter said Friday, a move seen as related to his recent visit to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo that drew criticism from Seoul.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862545

[2026-09-04 10:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hyundai Motor to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses in Oman

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Friday it will introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses and build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman in partnership with the Omani government and local companies.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002400320

[2026-09-04 10:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul stocks open higher on eased U.S. rate-hike woes

Snippet: Seoul stocks opened higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor concerns over further US interest rate hikes eased following dovish remarks from a Federal Reserve official.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862498

[2026-09-04 10:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea extends current account surplus in July amid strong exports

Snippet: South Korea posted a current account surplus in July, central bank data showed Friday, led by robust exports amid the global artificial intelligence boom.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862491

[2026-09-04 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Seoul stocks open higher on eased U.S. rate-hike woes

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES para 2; ADDS additional details from 5th para)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002051320

[2026-09-04 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee to hear from civic group members on policy improvements

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with members of civic groups Friday to hear their voices on major social issues, the presidential office said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002300315

[2026-09-04 10:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea chases multiple medals in new Asian Games sport teqball

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- With teqball set to make its Asian Games debut in Japan this month, South Korean athletes will try to bring home multiple medals in what is still largely an unfamiliar sport here.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002100315

[2026-09-04 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea's AI rally is reshaping romance, reality shows and academic preferences

Snippet: South Korea's AI stock rally is rapidly transforming different corners of the country's society ranging all the way from romance to academics.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/south-korea-ai-rally-society-impact.html

[2026-09-04 10:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul attracts 2.8 tln won from 4 U.S. firms in chip, energy sectors

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Four U.S. companies have committed to investing a combined 2.8 trillion won (US$2 billion) in South Korea in the semiconductor, advanced materials and energy sectors, the industry ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001900320

[2026-09-04 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul stocks open higher on eased U.S. rate-hike woes

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investor concerns over further U.S. interest rate hikes eased following dovish remarks from a Federal Reserve official.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904002000320

[2026-09-04 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) Seoul stocks open 1.14 pct higher on easing rate-hike woes in U.S.

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[2026-09-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Packages and promotions

Snippet: Andaz Seoul Gangnam pours 7,000-won cocktails for three days

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862195

[2026-09-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nat'l football body opens disciplinary case against referee over alleged remark on player

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The national football governing body said Friday it has opened disciplinary proceedings against a referee for allegedly making a sexually harassing remark on a player.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001400315

[2026-09-04 09:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Could robots be the future of theme parks?

Snippet: This is Galway Robot Park, a 16,500-square-meter venue that’s opened near Seoul in South Korea . The company behind the park says their aim is to bring artificial intelligence and robotics into the world of entertainment. The question is, can robots keep people coming back?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cdr7g3vdl58o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-09-04 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Japan's defense minister to skip annual security dialogue in Seoul after war shrine visit: sources

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is expected to skip an annual security forum in Seoul early next week, sources familiar with the matter said Friday, a move seen as related to his recent visit to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo that drew criticism from Seoul.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001200315

[2026-09-04 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to launch next-generation land observation satellites from 2030

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will develop two next-generation land observation satellites for launch starting in 2030 to strengthen land monitoring and disaster response capabilities, the land ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001300320

[2026-09-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea extends current account surplus in July amid strong exports

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a current account surplus in July, central bank data showed Friday, led by robust exports amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904001100320

[2026-09-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (URGENT) S. Korea logs US$42 bln current account surplus in July, posts monthly record: BOK

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[2026-09-04 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 4)

Snippet: Why can't the South stop the North's repeated MDL crossings?

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[2026-09-04 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 4)

Snippet: Homeplus has won a reprieve: Now it must earn back trustRetailer faces significant challenges on path to rehabilitation

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[2026-09-04 08:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 4)

Snippet: Hollow reformsPolitical caution weakens pension overhaul, leaving future generations with rising costs

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[2026-09-04 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Sept. 4.

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[2026-09-04 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Chip tariff talks with U.S. based on understanding S. Korea won't be disadvantaged: Seoul official

Snippet: WASHINGTON, Sep. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Thursday that Seoul and Washington are continuing talks on U.S. semiconductor tariffs under the understanding that South Korea would not be put at a disadvantage compared with its competitors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260904000500315

[2026-09-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Frieze Seoul immersed in Simmons' performance

Snippet: A group of dancers performs an immersive choreography at the Simmons Gallery Seongsu in eastern Seoul on Thursday. Mattress maker Simmons is showcasing a special experience that blends media art, contemporary dance, music and dining to coincide with Frieze Seoul 2026 from Thursday to Saturday. The company said the experience reinterprets the aura of Beautyrest Black — Simmons' premium mattress line — as a multisensory journey centered on the idea that deep, comfortable sleep can become a source of creative

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862136

[2026-09-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Robert J. Fouser] Korea in shades of gray

Snippet: Social media has countless subgenres that are further divided into sub-narratives. A popular subgenre related to South Korea is “let-me-explain Korea,” which is divided into the “Korea-wonderful” narrative and the “Korea-dystopia” narrative. “Let-me-explain Korea,” of course, has many other narratives, but the “Korea-wonderful” and “Korea-dystopia” narratives stir some of the strongest reactions from viewers.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10862102