Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-14 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the experience of understanding North Korean-born citizens in South Korea will become a "special asset" to prepare for a future shared by the two Koreas.
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[2026-07-14 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday on a rebound in technology heavyweights, although investors remained concerned about renewed tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-07-14 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (3rd LD) Trump says U.S. will charge 20 pct fee on all cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz
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[2026-07-14 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Tom Kim and Kim Si-woo will tee off this week at the Open Championship, the final major of the season, after enjoying standout campaigns heading into Royal Birkdale.
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[2026-07-14 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
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[2026-07-14 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The move shows that the nations are rapidly deepening ties after reassessing each other’s strategic value, analysts said
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[2026-07-14 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court partially granted an injunction Tuesday to suspend the antitrust watchdog's designation of the founder of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. as the company's de facto controlling entity.
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[2026-07-14 16:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Regulators search for ways to curb volatility as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix leveraged funds dominate trading
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[2026-07-14 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.'s shipyard in the southeastern city of Ulsan on Tuesday to review South Korea's shipbuilding capabilities and discuss bilateral maritime cooperation, the company said.
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[2026-07-14 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Airports Corporation said Tuesday that a record 1.57 million foreign travelers entered South Korea through the country's five major regional airports between January and May, underscoring growing demand for destinations beyond Seoul.
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[2026-07-14 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday decided to seek a revision to its party rules to adopt a ranked choice voting system in an election to pick its new leader next month.
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[2026-07-14 16:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The ruling Democratic Party of Korea approved its contentious change of the national convention rule amid infighting, steering clear of hurdles to adopt the ranked-choice voting to elect its leader in August.
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[2026-07-14 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's goal of achieving a potential growth rate of 3 percent is considered viable, though challenging, on the back of the country's industrial transformation driven by the recent semiconductor supercycle, the finance minister said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Fifty-eight people are under investigation, with four others referred to the prosecution for possible indictment and another three booked for probes on charges of using illicit means when applying for apartment purchases in the newly developed township of Dongtan, south of Seoul, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Seoul appeals court on Tuesday suspended the Fair Trade Commission's decision to designate Coupang founder Bom Kim as the e-commerce giant's controlling figure, or "same person," putting the accompanying disclosure requirements on hold while the case proceeds.
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[2026-07-14 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Major tech companies and startups have either declared or are reviewing participation in a government-backed project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) service accessible to everyone for free, industry sources said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: If you want a recap of Korea's biggest memes and viral moments, look no further than Uijeongbu High School's annual graduation photos.
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[2026-07-14 15:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Gwangju Busking World Cup is inviting international students in Korea to perform in a special busking program on Oct. 8.
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[2026-07-14 15:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul has extended the nomination period for its honorary citizenship to July 24, inviting residents and organizations to recommend foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to the city.
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[2026-07-14 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Princess Anne, the younger sister of Britain's King Charles III, visited a cemetery in the southeastern city of Busan on Tuesday to honor British and Commonwealth service members killed in the 1950-53 Korean War.
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[2026-07-14 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea detected 2.4 trillion won (US$1.61 billion) worth of illegal foreign exchange transactions through May as the country stepped up surveillance against related crimes amid the volatility in the currency market, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 15:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Government raises 2026 growth forecast to 3%, aims to turn semiconductor surge into lasting growth
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[2026-07-14 15:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Go Young-wook, a former member of the coed K-pop group Roo'Ra, said he would consider working as an adult video actor in Japan, citing difficulties finding work in South Korea.
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[2026-07-14 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: FC Seoul is inviting international fans to its K League 1 home match against Ulsan HD with discounted tickets and a complimentary cup of draft beer, the club said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China are in close consultations over a possible visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Seoul, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1902 -- The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) signs a treaty of commerce with Denmark.
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[2026-07-14 14:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Education Ministry and the Korea Education and Research Information Service launched an advisory group in June, comprising 60 migrant-background students whose families come from 15 countries, the ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 14:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hyundai Rotem has received certification under NATO’s quality assurance system for its K2 main battle tank, becoming the first South Korean company to earn the qualification in a move expected to boost exports to NATO member states.
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[2026-07-14 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean companies are moving beyond artificial intelligence pilot projects and embedding the technology into their core operations, the heads of Google Korea and Google Cloud Korea said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 14:44 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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[2026-07-14 14:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean hospitality company Sono International said Tuesday that its 33 Hotel in New York is offering an exclusive hotel package during BTS' citywide project "The City: Arirang."
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[2026-07-14 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-07-14 14:34 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s bid for a massive tourism boom to a look at the illegal baby trade, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-07-14 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha will temporarily return home this week for consultations with government ministries on a range of bilateral issues, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 14:27 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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[2026-07-14 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign slaughterhouse workers have entered South Korea on work visas, marking the first such case amid personnel shortages in the domestic slaughter industry, the justice ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes
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[2026-07-14 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Moon Sung-jong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes
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[2026-07-14 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
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[2026-07-14 13:16 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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[2026-07-14 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer Park Jin-young and all members of K-pop groups TWICE and Stray Kids have been invited to join the U.S. Recording Academy as voting members, their agency JYP Entertainment said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with more info; ADDS details throughout, additional photo)
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[2026-07-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean equities for the fifth consecutive month in June, central bank data showed Tuesday, despite a tech-led rally in the local stock market.
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[2026-07-14 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Starbucks Korea said Tuesday it will skip its annual summer e-Frequency promotion this year as the company focuses on restoring customer trust after a controversial promotion linked to the 1980 pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju.
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[2026-07-14 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- A broker and 10 others have been referred to the prosecution on suspicion of arranging fake asylum applications for foreigners living in South Korea in exchange for brokerage fees, immigration officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will pursue a post-Middle East war strategy for the remainder of 2026 by strengthening its supply chains and implementing three megaprojects aimed at addressing economic uncertainties, including inflation and foreign exchange volatility, the finance ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-07-14 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- With just a day to go before the much-awaited release of Na Hong-jin's "Hope," all eyes are on whether the sci-fi blockbuster can help revive South Korea's struggling film industry.
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[2026-07-14 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The following are the key economic policy measures planned by the South Korean government for the second half of 2026.
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[2026-07-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL/SEJONG, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Tuesday revised up its economic growth projection for 2026 to 3 percent, up 1 percentage point from its previous outlook, citing a semiconductor supercycle and easing uncertainties surrounding the Middle East.
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[2026-07-14 12:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for efforts to increase the country's potential growth rate to 3 percent by stabilizing prices and fostering innovative growth engines.
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