Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-30 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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.
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[2026-05-30 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in last 2 paras; RESTRUCTURES)
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[2026-05-29 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
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.
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[2026-05-29 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- An overpass in Seoul that partially collapsed earlier this week has been completely demolished Friday, the Seoul city government said, with the Gyeongui Line railway service that had been suspended due to the accident set to resume over the weekend.
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[2026-05-29 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: South Korean troops hold live-fire exercises at the Seungjin Firing Range in Pocheon, near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that divides the country from North Korea. Hundreds of military assets, including unmanned combat systems, from the Army and Marine Corps participated in the exercise.
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[2026-05-29 22:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A South Korean appeals court on Friday reduced the prison sentences of a parent and a contract teacher convicted of repeatedly stealing high school exam papers in a scheme that allowed the child to maintain the top academic ranking at her school.
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[2026-05-29 21:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Seoul court on Friday granted an arrest warrant for a man charged with stabbing two other men at an office in western Seoul earlier this week.
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[2026-05-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Many South Koreans headed to the polls Friday in early voting for next week's local elections and parliamentary by-elections, widely seen as a referendum on President Lee Jae Myung's first year in office.
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[2026-05-29 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday granted an arrest warrant for a man charged with stabbing two other men at an office in western Seoul earlier this week.
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[2026-05-29 20:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju democratization movement, saying it was not the result of an "individual deviation," but a company-level marketing scheme.
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[2026-05-29 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has ruled in favor of Mellat Bank in a suit against the Bank of Korea (BOK) over its denial of a 2019 request to open a new bank account to operate surplus funds, judiciary sources said Friday.
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[2026-05-29 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A Seoul court ruled in favor of Iran’s major commercial bank in a damages suit filed against the Bank of Korea, ordering the Korean central bank to pay 10 billion won ($7.3 million) plus delayed interest.
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[2026-05-29 20:40 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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[2026-05-29 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With his first round in LIV Golf in the books, South Korean debutant Mun Do-yeob arrived at Asiad Country Club in the southeastern city of Busan on Friday feeling more relaxed and comfortable.
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[2026-05-29 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 3-4)
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[2026-05-29 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout)By Yoo Jee-ho
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[2026-05-29 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- American Talor Gooch soared to the 36-hole lead at LIV Golf Korea on Friday with his countryman and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau lurking.
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[2026-05-29 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Group said Friday that it has decided to fully take over a Japanese manufacturer of flavors, fragrances and fine chemicals for 390 billion won (US$259 million).
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[2026-05-29 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analyst cites further Indo-Pacific nations eyeing SSNs, with potential to ‘tie together with the broader US alliance system in the region’
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[2026-05-29 19:08 UTC+10:00] [Kim Jong-un] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analyst cites further Indo-Pacific nations eyeing SSNs, with potential to ‘tie together with the broader US alliance system in the region’
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[2026-05-29 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea Investment & Securities is set to become a major shareholder of cryptocurrency exchange Coinone after agreeing to acquire a 20 percent stake, underscoring traditional finance's growing push into the nation's digital asset market.
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[2026-05-29 18:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea is expected to see sunny skies and higher temperatures over the weekend and into early next week, with Sunday's daytime highs forecast to reach as high as 34 degrees Celsius in some regions.
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[2026-05-29 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 3-4; CHANGES photos)
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[2026-05-29 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As economics of short-form video face increasing scrutiny, platforms are racing to build hybrid ecosystems that balance audience reach and profitability
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[2026-05-29 17:41 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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[2026-05-29 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-05-29 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The latest instalment in one of gaming's biggest franchises, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, promises a globe-spanning campaign, revamped multiplayer combat and the return of Captain Price ahead of its October release.
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[2026-05-29 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A board shows Nikkei Stock Average trading activity on May 29 in Tokyo. Asian stocks soared amid expectations for a tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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[2026-05-29 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
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[2026-05-29 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-29 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-29 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-29 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: BUSAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With LIV Golf hosting its second tournament in South Korea this week, the country has always been and will remain a crucial market for the tour, its senior official said Friday.
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Korean rice wine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
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[2026-05-29 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There’s a ‘big gap’ in the market for the ancient tipple, one bar owner says, as more restaurants add Korean rice wines to their menus
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[2026-05-29 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju democratization movement, saying it was not the result of an "individual deviation," but a company-level marketing scheme.
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[2026-05-29 17:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks rebounded to a fresh all-time high Friday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence and renewed optimism about a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The local currency fell against the US dollar.
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[2026-05-29 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with quotes from culture minister, background info in para 3; ADDS name of consultative body in 2nd para, photo)By Shim Sun-ah
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[2026-05-29 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with figures, quotes in paras 3-4, 8-14)
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[2026-05-29 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul is accepting nominations for its 2026 honorary citizenship program, which recognizes foreign residents who have contributed to the city in fields such as culture, the economy, welfare, science and AI.
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[2026-05-29 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Friday called for active reinvestment of profits earned by the booming semiconductor industry in a bid to make South Korea a global power in the artificial intelligence (AI) era.
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[2026-05-29 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded to a fresh all-time high Friday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence (AI) and renewed optimism about a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-05-29 16:34 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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[2026-05-29 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreigners owned more than 108,000 homes in South Korea at the end of 2025, with Chinese nationals accounting for more than half of all foreign-owned properties, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) continued its record-breaking rally toward the unprecedented 9,000-point mark, rising volatility is fueling concerns that gains were increasingly concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks, bourse data showed Friday.
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[2026-05-29 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES paras 3-5; ADDS photo)
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[2026-05-29 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will showcase a wide range of its literature in Paris next week, from classics to contemporary genres, such as science fiction and "healing" fiction, organizers said Friday, as the two countries mark 140 years of diplomatic relations.
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[2026-05-29 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Georgia celebrated its Independence Day in Seoul this week, highlighting deepening relations with South Korea and growing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and cultural exchange.
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[2026-05-29 16:00 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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[2026-05-29 15:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean biopharmaceutical firm targets IND filing next year as it develops first-in-class therapy for obesity, diabetes and metabolic diseases
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