[2026-05-30 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense minister discusses expanding cooperation with Philippines, Norway counterparts

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his counterparts from the Philippines and Norway on Saturday to discuss efforts to expand cooperation in defense and the defense industry, Seoul officials said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530004000315

[2026-05-30 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Main opposition files complaint against Lee over alleged election law violation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) filed a complaint with police against President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday, alleging that he violated the election law by exposing his ballot paper during early voting for the upcoming local elections.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003900320

[2026-05-30 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 4-5 and 15-17; CHANGES photos)By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003651315

[2026-05-30 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

Snippet: Japan officially lists 17 Japanese nationals as having been abducted by North Korea, with five returned in 2002

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355417/japan-pm-vows-breakthrough-north-korea-abduction-issue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 21:15 UTC+10:00] [North Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

Snippet: Japan officially lists 17 Japanese nationals as having been abducted by North Korea, with five returned in 2002

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355417/japan-pm-vows-breakthrough-north-korea-abduction-issue

[2026-05-30 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: Co-leaders at LIV Golf Korea adopting attack mindset for final round

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Tied for the lead at LIV Golf Korea with one round to go, Joaquin Niemann of Chile and Talor Gooch of the United States both said Saturday they will take an aggressive approach on the final day of the tournament.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003800315

[2026-05-30 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm security cooperation in brief encounter

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Saturday reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing three-way cooperation betwewn their countries in a brief meeting held on the sidelines of an international defense forum in Singapore.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003700315

[2026-05-30 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, Japan to resume joint maritime search drills early next month: Seoul defense chief

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan will resume their joint maritime search and rescue exercises (SAREX) starting early next month, Seoul's defense chief said Saturday, calling it a "symbolic" move that reflects improving bilateral relations.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003600315

[2026-05-30 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) 2 players tied for 54-hole lead at LIV Golf Korea

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003451315

[2026-05-30 19:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where US military roles are 'honored'

Snippet: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday called for finding a "balance" in the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) to South Korea in a way that respects the roles the US military has played for decades.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760028

[2026-05-30 19:28 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger US alliance

Snippet: South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday highlighted Seoul's drive to strengthen its own defense capabilities while deepening its alliance with the United States, amid evolving North Korean threats and uncertainties from Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760026

[2026-05-30 19:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 S. Koreans closing in on top-10 finish at LIV Golf tourney at home

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- With three rounds of LIV Golf Korea in the books through Saturday, Mun Do-yeob and Song Young-han were tied as the top local players.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003500315

[2026-05-30 19:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea's growth fund sells out in 4 days. Here's why markets care

Snippet: Retail rush comes as W150tr growth fund channels policy money into AI chips, biotech, growth stocks

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760025

[2026-05-30 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 2 players tied for 54-hole lead at LIV Golf Korea

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Two players are tied atop the leaderboard entering the final round of LIV Golf Korea, with two South Korean players looking to crack the top 10.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530003400315

[2026-05-30 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Defense minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger U.S. alliance

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES photos) By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530002551315

[2026-05-30 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Defense minister highlights S. Korea's push for 'self-reliant' defense alongside stronger U.S. alliance

Snippet: SINGAPORE, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Saturday highlighted Seoul's drive to strengthen its own defense capabilities while deepening its alliance with the United States, amid evolving North Korean threats and uncertainties from Middle East tensions.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530002500315

[2026-05-30 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (4th LD) Hegseth calls for 'balanced' OPCON transfer where U.S. military roles are 'honored'

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with S. Korean defense minister's comments in last 4 paras)By Kim Seung-yeon

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001154315

[2026-05-30 17:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KTX, commuter rail services to fully resume Sunday after Seosomun overpass collapse

Snippet: Four days after the collapse of Seoul's Seosomun overpass disrupted rail travel across the capital region, rail operations began returning to normal Saturday, with all services expected to be fully restored Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760009

[2026-05-30 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oreo and BTS launch purple cookies in new K-pop collaboration

Snippet: Oreo spent two years developing the BTS cookies, which have centres that taste like hotteok, a popular Korean street food pancake

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3355025/oreo-and-bts-launch-purple-cookies-new-k-pop-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 17:15 UTC+10:00] [oreo cookies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oreo and BTS launch purple cookies in new K-pop collaboration

Snippet: Oreo spent two years developing the BTS cookies, which have centres that taste like hotteok, a popular Korean street food pancake

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3355025/oreo-and-bts-launch-purple-cookies-new-k-pop-collaboration

[2026-05-30 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Rail services disrupted by Seoul overpass collapse to fully resume on Sun.

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Nationwide rail operations disrupted by the collapse of an overpass in Seoul this week will fully resume Sunday, the Korea Railroad Corp. (KORAIL) said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530002600315

[2026-05-30 17:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: What was royal poison in 'My Royal Nemesis' really made of?

Snippet: In the ongoing fantasy rom-com series "My Royal Nemesis," Kang Dan-shim (Lim Ji-yeon), a royal concubine in the Joseon era, is forced to drink a bowl of poison. Blood spills from her mouth as she collapses to the floor — a scene familiar to viewers of Korean historical dramas.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758129

[2026-05-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanbok gets dressier for modern celebrations

Snippet: The term hanbok, literally meaning "Korean clothing," emerged to distinguish it from clothing that entered Korea in the 19th century: "yangbok," meaning "western clothing."

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10758014

[2026-05-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: For these young Korean conscripts, military service is no longer lost time

Snippet: Better pay and a more relaxed atmosphere around personal life in the barracks drive soldiers to pursue self-development, from exam prep to cosmetic surgery

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757995

[2026-05-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Dog treks, steak dinners and pet suites: Pets are now hospitality VIPs in Korea

Snippet: Traveling with pets? Some Korean hotels are going all-in

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757906

[2026-05-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: One Canadian’s 625-kilometer tribute to Korean War veterans

Snippet: A semi-retired Canadian with no direct connection to the Korean War, Guy Black has turned honoring its veterans into a personal journey

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10757863

[2026-05-30 16:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul conveys position to Washington on USFK chief's 'dagger' remarks

Snippet: South Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander's recent controversial remarks that likened South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia, according to presidential officials Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10760001

[2026-05-30 16:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Giants' Lee Jung-hoo returns from injury; Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong sent to minors

Snippet: One South Korean player in Major League Baseball (MLB) has returned from a recent injury, while another has been sent to the minors.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759996

[2026-05-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Professor disciplined after saying ‘8 in 10 Korean women’ engaged in prostitution

Snippet: The faculty member was barred from teaching classes, providing academic counselling and performing other student guidance duties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355399/professor-disciplined-after-saying-8-10-korean-women-engaged-prostitution?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-30 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Korea] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Professor disciplined after saying ‘8 in 10 Korean women’ engaged in prostitution

Snippet: The faculty member was barred from teaching classes, providing academic counselling and performing other student guidance duties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3355399/professor-disciplined-after-saying-8-10-korean-women-engaged-prostitution

[2026-05-30 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul conveys position to Washington on USFK chief's 'dagger' remarks

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander's recent controversial remarks that likened South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia, according to presidential officials Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530002400315

[2026-05-30 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1886 -- Ewha Womans University is established in Seoul on the initiative of Mary Scranton, an American missionary from the Methodist Episcopal Church. The school's name, Ehwa, was bestowed by Korean Emperor Gojong.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001700315

[2026-05-30 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: BTS shows in N. America draw 840,000 concertgoers: agency

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BTS drew 840,000 fans across 15 performances in five cities for the North American leg of its world tour, the group's agency said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001600315

[2026-05-30 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Kenyan FM suggests cooperation with S. Korea in rare earth refinement, nuclear energy

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Kenya's top diplomat has hinted at seeking South Korean cooperation in areas of rare earth refinement and nuclear energy, signaling Nairobi's desire to expand bilateral cooperation beyond traditional development assistance.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001400315

[2026-05-30 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Giants' Lee Jung-hoo returns from injury; Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong sent to minors

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- One South Korean player in Major League Baseball (MLB) has returned from a recent injury, while another has been sent to the minors.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001300315

[2026-05-30 12:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea attends G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

Snippet: Second Vice Minister of Science Ryu Je-myung attended the meeting of digital ministers from the group of seven (G7) countries held in Paris and introduced South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI)-related policies, the science ministry said Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759937

[2026-05-30 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Nat'l football head coach 'surprised' by KFA chief's resignation offer

Snippet: HERRIMAN, United States, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The head coach of the South Korean men's football team said Friday he was "surprised" by the national football chief's decision to resign after the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530001200315

[2026-05-30 12:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Early voting turnout hits 14.29% by 10 a.m.

Snippet: Early voting turnout for South Korea’s ninth nationwide local elections reached 14.29 percent as of 10 a.m. Saturday, continuing to outpace participation levels recorded during the previous local elections four years ago.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10759932

[2026-05-30 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) Olympic table tennis medalist proud of son for representing country in LIV Golf

Snippet: BUSAN, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Nearly three decades after doing the host South Korea proud by winning bronze in men's table tennis at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, An Jae-hyung is now feeling proud of seeing his golfer son, An Byeong-hun, fly the flag in his own way.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530000900315

[2026-05-30 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Koreans hit polls on last day of early voting for June 3 local elections

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans headed to the polls Saturday on the second and last day of early voting for next week's nationwide local elections and parliamentary by-elections, widely seen as a referendum on President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530000800315

[2026-05-30 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

Snippet: SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 30.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530000700315

[2026-05-30 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

Snippet: When Kim Tae-nam took the stage last Saturday in Seoul, it was a moment he had long been waiting for - the career he had chosen was no longer illegal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4pwdn6130o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-05-30 06:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LIV Golf Korea Par Scores

Snippet: LIV Golf Korea Par Scores By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit FridayAt Asiad Country ClubBusan, South KoreaPurse: $20M (Individual); $10M (Team)Yardage: 7,024; Par: 70Second RoundTalor Gooch69-63—132-8Bryson DeChambeau65-68--133-7Scott Vincent65-70--135-5Charles Howell III65-70--135-5Joaquin Niemann66-69--135-5Thomas Pieters66-69--135-5Cameron Smith67-68--135-5Sergio Garcia67-69--136-4Do-Yeob Mun68-68--136-4Harold Varner III68-69--137-3Marc Leishman69-68--137-3Lucas Herbert71-66--137-3Ian Poulter66-72--138-2Tom McKibbin68-70--138-2Adrian

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/golf-2417741e167ede0bdf3975b169dd6ee0

[2026-05-30 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea, U.S., other countries call for designation of vessels over N.K. sanctions breaches

Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States, the European Union's diplomatic service and eight other countries on Friday issued a joint statement calling for a U.N. panel to act swiftly to designate vessels accused of violating U.N. sanctions against North Korea.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260530000300315

[2026-05-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, South Korea partner to boost crime data system

Snippet: THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have signed a partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica) for the implementation of a new crime data system aimed at improving law enforcement operations nationwide.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/30/news/national/ph-south-korea-partner-to-boost-crime-data-system/2354766

[2026-05-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: North Korea 'not keen' on engaging with US, South – Singaporean FM

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/30/world/asia-oceania/north-korea-not-keen-on-engaging-with-us-south-singaporean-fm/2354696

[2026-05-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Streetwear meets K-culture in playful new collab

Snippet: Korean pop culture and Filipino humor come together in a new limited-edition merchandise collection that turns familiar food references into wearable street style.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/30/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/streetwear-meets-k-culture-in-playful-new-collab/2354449

[2026-05-30 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea attends G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Minister of Science Ryu Je-myung attended the meeting of digital ministers from the group of seven (G7) countries held in Paris and introduced South Korea's artificial intelligence (AI)-related policies, the science ministry said Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529007200320

[2026-05-30 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Demolition of collapsed Seoul overpass completed

Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in last 2 paras; RESTRUCTURES)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260529010251315

[2026-05-29 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: 'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game

Snippet: The next Call of Duty game has been revealed, with much of the reaction focused on its campaign set around a fictional renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q391y5088o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss