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    [2026-08-26 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea, Vietnam vow stronger ties in cutting-edge sectors, building on FTA
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Vietnam vowed to further bolster economic exchanges with the goal of increasing bilateral trade to US$150 billion by 2030 and strengthening supply chain cooperation, Seoul's industry ministry said Wednesday.
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    [2026-08-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: K-pop tickets are hard to get. One Korean woman allegedly got 2,600 and made $319,000
    Snippet: The alleged scalper used automated software to outpace ordinary buyers, bypass ticket limits and resell tickets at hefty markups, police say
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853221
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    [2026-08-26 18:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Bomb threats emailed to 80 courts nationwide, prompting searches, disruptions
    Snippet: Bomb threats were emailed to 80 courts across South Korea on Wednesday, prompting police searches, tightened security and temporary disruptions to some court proceedings.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853219
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    [2026-08-26 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: [Key Points] Kim Jong-un reshapes North Korea in his own image
    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.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853215
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    [2026-08-26 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Nat'l Assembly passes resolution calling for expulsion of opposition lawmaker
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution led by the ruling Democratic Party to demand the expulsion of Rep. Lee Jin-sook over her involvement in an event that characterized the 1980 Gwangju democratization movement as a "riot."
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    [2026-08-26 17:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Stocks close nearly 1% higher on chip gains ahead of Nvidia earnings release
    Snippet: Seoul stocks closed nearly 1 percent higher Wednesday, boosted by stock repurchases from the country's chip giants and easing external conditions, while investors wait for the earnings release from Nvidia. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853189
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    [2026-08-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Citi tops Korea IB rankings after leading SK hynix's $26.5b US IPO
    Snippet: Citi is leading South Korea's investment banking market this year as brisk debt and equity issuance continues, with the firm expecting strong deal flow to extend into the second half.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853168
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    [2026-08-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Lee's approval rating falls; his office says will prioritize economy, livelihoods
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen below the 40 percent level, a public poll released Wednesday showed, apparently prompting his office to pledge to prioritize people's livelihoods and the economy.
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    [2026-08-26 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Police probe bomb threat emails sent to about 40 courts
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they are investigating anonymous emails threatening to bomb about 40 courthouses across the country.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826007900315
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    [2026-08-26 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korean won gains slightly against U.S. dollar ahead of BOK's rate decision
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, as traders tread carefully a day before the Bank of Korea (BOK) delivers its decision on the key rate.
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    [2026-08-26 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Police say missing woman on Jeju likely died soon after disappearing
    Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police suspect the woman found dead in a high-profile missing person case on the southern resort island of Jeju likely died soon after she disappeared in May, officials said Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826007400315
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    [2026-08-26 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: BBC News
    Title: Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
    Snippet: The body of Jang Mi-ran was found at a palm tree farm 500m from her home
    Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyz9gjw9n9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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    [2026-08-26 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: North Korean athletes ‘determined to bring joy’ to Kim Jong-un at 2026 Asian Games
    Snippet: The delegation of about 100 people would be smaller than the one sent to the Hangzhou Games in 2023, where the country won 11 golds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3365305/north-korean-athletes-determined-bring-joy-kim-jong-un-2026-asian-games?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 16:48 UTC+10:00] [women's football] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: North Korean athletes ‘determined to bring joy’ to Kim Jong-un at 2026 Asian Games
    Snippet: The delegation of about 100 people would be smaller than the one sent to the Hangzhou Games in 2023, where the country won 11 golds
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3365305/north-korean-athletes-determined-bring-joy-kim-jong-un-2026-asian-games
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    [2026-08-26 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: America’s first clash with Korea, 160 years ago in Pyongyang
    Snippet: The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty record the confrontation in Pyongyang in 1866 in stark terms.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853048
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    [2026-08-26 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: No. of immigrant-background students in primary, secondary education hits record high
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of elementary, middle and high school students with an immigrant background has reached a record high, government data showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005300315
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    [2026-08-26 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: (LEAD) Lee says balanced regional development critical to S. Korea's survival, growth
    Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with remarks, photo)By Park Boram
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002551315
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    [2026-08-26 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Stocks close nearly 1 pct higher on chip gains ahead of Nvidia earnings release
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed nearly 1 percent higher Wednesday, boosted by stock repurchases from the country's chip giants and easing external conditions, while investors wait for the earnings release from Nvidia. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005900320
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    [2026-08-26 16:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Seoul’s Tancheon alternative gains ground as Yongsan housing divide persists
    Snippet: Yongsan Park-Camp Kim bill delayed to regular Assembly session
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853036
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    [2026-08-26 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Gov't research facilities can be used by private firm to produce ASF vaccines
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Research facilities at the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency can be used by a private firm to produce African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, the state audit agency said Wednesday.
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    [2026-08-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Woman faces prosecution over ticket scalping involving BTS, other concerts
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- A woman in her 30s has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly using a software program to purchase concert tickets for popular singers, including BTS, and reselling them at a markup, police said Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826006300315
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    [2026-08-26 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Kim Jong-un sidelines father’s 'Songun' legacy as his own era takes shape
    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.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853026
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    [2026-08-26 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Jang Mi-ran case leaves Korea asking how to handle missing adults
    Snippet: Most missing adults are found quickly, but gaps in the system can have deadly consequences
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10853004
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    [2026-08-26 16:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Hyundai Motor to expand global production capacity, launch over 100 models by 2030
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday it plans to expand its overall production capacity by 1.27 million units by 2030 while rolling out more than 100 new and updated models to strengthen its presence in the global market.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005600320
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    [2026-08-26 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Kakao Bank's labor union reaffirms 5-day strike next week
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The labor union of internet-only Kakao Bank on Wednesday urged management to sweeten its wage deal as its members are set to launch a five-day strike amid little progress in their talks over wage increases and other benefits.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826006000320
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    [2026-08-26 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: S. Korea opens first sea trial of homegrown suicide drone
    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.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852986
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    [2026-08-26 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Do Ho Suh reconstructs home, memory, family at MMCA exhibition
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- For renowned contemporary artist Do Ho Suh, home is more than a physical habitat, but a place that carries memories over time and sculpts one's everyday movements into a unique routine.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005500315
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    [2026-08-26 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Asia Times
    Title: S Korea’s AI economy can’t compete with China through conformity
    Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
    Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/08/s-koreas-ai-economy-cant-compete-with-china-through-conformity/
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    [2026-08-26 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Why Hyundai's Atlas stirs labor debate in Korea, but not the US
    Snippet: Nonunion workforce and rising employment temper US concerns over 2028 robot rollout, but risks remain, experts say
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852962
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    [2026-08-26 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Intoxication-related ER visits surge among teens, young adults
    Snippet: South Korea has seen a sharp increase in the share of teens and people in their 20s receiving emergency medical care for intoxication involving medications, gases and other toxic substances, a government report showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852958
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    [2026-08-26 15:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Number of international students in South Korea jumps 21%
    Snippet: International enrollment grows more than 10 times faster than overall university population, with Vietnamese making up the largest share
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852956
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    [2026-08-26 15:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: BMW Korea expands customer benefits to defend market lead
    Snippet: BMW Korea is expanding financing incentives, membership benefits and after-sales services to lower the cost of purchasing and owning its vehicles.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852922
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    [2026-08-26 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: TikTok expected to contribute over 40 tln won to S. Korean economy by 2030
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- TikTok is expected to contribute up to 40.6 trillion won (US$29.3 billion) to the South Korean economy by 2030, by promoting K-culture through its platform, the company said in its latest report released Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005200320
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    [2026-08-26 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
    Snippet: This is the second incursion in weeks since over 10 Chinese and Russian military jets entered the zone in late June
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3365287/south-korea-scrambles-jets-after-russian-military-planes-enter-air-defence-zone?utm_source=rss_feed
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    [2026-08-26 15:27 UTC+10:00] [East Sea] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea scrambles jets after Russian military planes enter air defence zone
    Snippet: This is the second incursion in weeks since over 10 Chinese and Russian military jets entered the zone in late June
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3365287/south-korea-scrambles-jets-after-russian-military-planes-enter-air-defence-zone
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    [2026-08-26 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Visa appoints 20-year veteran as Korea, Mongolia chief
    Snippet: Visa appointed Kunal Chatterjee as its new president for Korea and Mongolia on Wednesday, tasking him with accelerating digital payment growth in the two markets.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852885
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    [2026-08-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Today in Korean history
    Snippet: 1980 -- Chun Doo-hwan, a former army general, is named president by a hand-picked electoral college. Chun seized power in an internal military coup on Dec. 12 of the previous year, in which he arrested then martial law commander Gen. Chung Seung-hwa.
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    [2026-08-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: 7 gov't officials referred to prosecution for alleged cover-up linked to 2024 Jeju Air crash
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seven transport ministry officials have been referred to prosecutors for allegedly covering up the unfit status of a localizer blamed for the high number of casualties in the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash, police said Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826005000315
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    [2026-08-26 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: 21 typhoons have formed this summer. None have hit South Korea — so far
    Snippet: Heat dome over Korean Peninsula keeps typhoons at bay, but fall could shift their path
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852846
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    [2026-08-26 14:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Births up 15.6% in June, extend gains for 24th month
    Snippet: The number of babies born in South Korea rose 15.6 percent in June from a year earlier, marking the 24th consecutive month of on-year growth, government data showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852818
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    [2026-08-26 13:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: No formaldehyde detected in Chinese cabbage shipments so far, KFDA says
    Snippet: Korea tightens checks on Chinese cabbage, kimchi as formaldehyde reports raise concerns over China imports
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852768
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    [2026-08-26 13:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: Korea's biggest games shift from Western fantasy to Korean roots
    Snippet: Rise of Korean fantasy comes as developers move beyond PC and mobile toward story-driven console titles
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852763
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    [2026-08-26 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: SK Biopharm buys license for epilepsy drug candidate from U.S. firm
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., a pharmaceutical affiliate of South Korea's SK Group, said in a regulatory filing Wednesday it has inked a "licensing-in" agreement worth around 1.9 trillion won (US$795 million) for an epilepsy drug candidate with a U.S. company.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826004500320
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Navy aborts suicide drone test off southern coast after launch failure
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Navy said Wednesday it was forced to abort a combat test of a suicide drone off the southern coast the previous day, following an unsuccessful launch of the unmanned vehicle.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826001500315
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Fair trade watchdog fines matchmaking firm for exaggerating membership figures
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Wednesday imposed a fine and issued a corrective order against Duo Information Co., a major matchmaking firm, for exaggerating the number of its members with professional occupations and degrees from prestigious universities.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826001900320
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Banks' household mortgage lending rates rise for 3rd month in July
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Banks' household mortgage loan rates rose for the third consecutive month to the highest point in two years and eight months in July on rising market interest, central bank data showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002800320
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Population mobility falls in July amid housing market slowdown
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans who moved to new residences decreased in July from a year earlier amid a decline in housing transactions, data showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826002900320
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: Births up 15.6 pct in June, extend gains for 24th month
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 15.6 percent in June from a year earlier, marking the 24th consecutive month of on-year growth, government data showed Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826004100320
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    [2026-08-26 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South Korea
    Title: S. Korea's births rise 6.7 pct to 254,300 in 2025
    Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea rose 6.7 percent on-year to 254,300 in 2025, data showed Wednesday, while the country's fertility rate edged up to 0.8, signaling a possible turning point in the prolonged demographic decline of Asia's No. 4 economy.
    Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260826004400320
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    [2026-08-26 12:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: The Korea Herald
    Title: OneUs to tour as full group from October
    Snippet: OneUS will launch its international tour with two shows in Seoul in October, B Wave Entertainment announced Wednesday.
    Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10852743
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