Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-09-02 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: Lopsided recoveryConflicting fiscal and monetary policies leave vulnerable households stranded
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[2026-09-02 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' bad-loan ratio rose in the second quarter of the year from three months earlier due to a rise in soured debts, data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-09-02 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton on Tuesday raised the possibility of President Donald Trump meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang for a new summit, while noting the "very high" risk of renewed summitry between them.
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[2026-09-02 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under the ex-president, Syria was believed to have operated an undeclared nuclear programme that included a reactor built by North Korea
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[2026-09-02 04:23 UTC+10:00] [NPT Safeguards Agreement] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Under the ex-president, Syria was believed to have operated an undeclared nuclear programme that included a reactor built by North Korea
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[2026-09-02 02:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS dateline, headline, lead with latest; UPDATES throughout; ADDS additional photo)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-09-02 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — Hyundai Motor’s South Korean labor union approved a tentative wage agreement with the automaker, bringing an end to this year’s pay negotiations after weeks of strikes and talks.
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[2026-09-02 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — A summit between the United States and North Korea appears possible “at any time” as signs have emerged of dialogue between them, a lawmaker citing South Korea’s spy agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-09-02 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency was appointed deputy commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), police said Tuesday, effectively making him acting head of the national police force amid a prolonged vacancy in the top post.
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[2026-09-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon attended the Group of 20 (G20) Innovation Ministerial Meeting taking place in North Carolina on Tuesday, Bae's office said.
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[2026-09-01 22:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lotte Group won approval from the Korea Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday to sell its stake in Lotte Rental, held by Hotel Lotte and Busan Lotte Hotel, with the deal expected to close in October.
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[2026-09-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Spaniard will be in charge for friendly games in September-October with a view to taking the team to January’s Asian Cup
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[2026-09-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Moreno] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Spaniard will be in charge for friendly games in September-October with a view to taking the team to January’s Asian Cup
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[2026-09-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean companies Doosan Enerbility and Korea South-East Power Co. intensified their search Tuesday for nine employees missing since flash floods hit Nepal on Wednesday, deploying drones and helicopters over the site of a hydropower plant under construction.
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[2026-09-01 21:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Re Rhee opened the 2027 spring-summer Seoul Fashion Week at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday.
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[2026-09-01 20:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The head coach of the South Korean men's national football team at the upcoming Asian Games on Tuesday vowed to bring home the country's fourth consecutive gold medal, despite the squad's recent struggles.
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[2026-09-01 19:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Pusan, Chonnam and Chungnam national universities to receive concentrated funding tied to regional growth industries, AI
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[2026-09-01 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SEOUL — A South Korean police officer lied in order to close over two dozen missing persons cases, including two people later found dead, so as to avoid additional work, authorities said on Tuesday.
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[2026-09-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
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[2026-09-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Shergar Cup] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest
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[2026-09-01 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The head coach of the South Korean men's national football team at the upcoming Asian Games on Tuesday vowed to bring home the country's fourth consecutive gold medal, despite the squad's recent struggles.
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[2026-09-01 19:26 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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[2026-09-01 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan held a bilateral economic security dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday to share their relevant policies and discuss current issues, including the development of advanced technologies, the presidential office said.
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[2026-09-01 19:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEJONG -- South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has proposed an 82.6 trillion won ($59 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.8 percent from this year, with increased spending planned for fisheries, ports, marine technology and coastal communities.
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[2026-09-01 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Both the manager and the top baseball operations executive for the LG Twins said Tuesday they are welcoming their former All-Star closer Go Woo-suk back from his U.S. stint.
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[2026-09-01 18:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEJONG — South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has proposed a record 22.2 trillion won ($16.2 billion) budget for 2027, up 10.4 percent from the previous year, as the government seeks to strengthen farm incomes, modernize agriculture and revitalize rural communities.
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[2026-09-01 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with latest info)By Yoo Jee-ho
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[2026-09-01 18:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korean Cultural Centre UK's 13th edition proposes that Korea's musical identity extends well beyond K-pop
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[2026-09-01 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor So Ji-sub is set to return to Manila this November for a special fan meeting as part of his ongoing “Soulmate The Timeless” tour.
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[2026-09-01 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -Granada’s head coach Robert Moreno, left, greets Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti prior to the start of a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Granada at the Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
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[2026-09-01 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Motors Co., the South Korean unit of France's Renault S.A., said Tuesday its sales plunged 34 percent in August from a year earlier amid weak demand at home and abroad.
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[2026-09-01 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Tuesday its sales rose 9.4 percent in August from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas demand.
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[2026-09-01 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-09-01 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won slightly weakened against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, as tensions renewed in the Middle East with the United States and Iran exchanging strikes.
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[2026-09-01 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. said Tuesday its global sales rose 5 percent from a year earlier in August, driven by strong demand for its sport utility vehicle (SUV) lineup.
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[2026-09-01 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly convened a regular session Tuesday, with heated clashes expected between the ruling and opposition parties over next year's budget and key legislative issues.
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[2026-09-01 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility Corp. said Tuesday its sales fell 23 percent in August from a year earlier, largely due to weaker domestic demand.
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[2026-09-01 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are coordinating a possible visit by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over North Korea and other key bilateral issues, officials said Tuesday.
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[2026-09-01 17:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks rose for the second consecutive session Tuesday on gains in tech shares despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following a resumption of airstrike exchanges between the United States and Iran. The local currency lost against the US dollar.
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[2026-09-01 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker, said Tuesday its sales fell 14 percent in August from a year earlier, hurt by partial strikes and fewer working days.
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[2026-09-01 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday projected the combined debt of state-run firms to reach 997.4 trillion won (US$728.6 billion) in 2030, calling for comprehensive efforts to improve their financial health.
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[2026-09-01 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Tuesday she will stake her job on ensuring that the government's housing supply plan will go as planned.
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[2026-09-01 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info from 7th para)
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[2026-09-01 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has downgraded its diplomatic mission in London in protest against Britain's decision to sanction a North Korean camp over its suspected involvement in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children.
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[2026-09-01 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co., a South Korean shipbuilder, said Tuesday it has won a 477.8 billion-won (US$349 million) contract to build three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) for a client in Oceania.
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[2026-09-01 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Youngone, a South Korean manufacturer of outdoor and athletic apparel and footwear, has released the English edition of its 2025 Sustainability Report, expanding global access to information on its environmental, social and governance performance after publishing the Korean version in July.
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[2026-09-01 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose for the second consecutive session Tuesday on gains in tech shares despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following a resumption of airstrike exchanges between the United States and Iran. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-09-01 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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[2026-09-01 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Former major leaguer Choi Ji-man said Tuesday he does not want to steal young prospects' thunder at the upcoming draft for the top South Korean league, insisting student-athletes deserve to take center stage.
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[2026-09-01 16:12 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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