Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-26 01:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Product chief Neil Hughes bets on SUV demand, performance-focused S lineup to drive growth
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[2026-08-26 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-08-25 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GWANGMYEONG, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. and its labor union tentatively reached a wage deal Tuesday, the two sides said, averting a planned strike a day before it was to be staged.
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[2026-08-25 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The body of a 25-year-old Chinese student was found in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan on Tuesday, police said, six days after she went missing.
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[2026-08-25 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, held talks Tuesday during which they discussed cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure and others, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.
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[2026-08-25 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday asked the new leadership of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to enhance unity among party members, according to Cheong Wa Dae.
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[2026-08-25 21:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The South Korean national team for the esports category in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held a kick-off ceremony Tuesday and shared their ambitions.
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[2026-08-25 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details in last 2 paras)By Oh Seok-min
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[2026-08-25 20:59 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Actor Jang Dong-yoon will tie the knot with fellow actor Kim Seung-yoon.
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[2026-08-25 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation Co., South Korea's leading oil refiner, said Tuesday it will absorb a battery materials unit as part of its plan to restructure its battery business.
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[2026-08-25 19:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Manchester City’s Savinho, center, battles for the ball with Atletico Madrid’s Dani Martinez, left, and Obed Vargas during the preseason friendly soccer match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-08-25 19:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s tax authority is cracking down on companies that turn corporate-owned homes into private perks for their controlling families, including a 20 billion won ($14.4 million) mansion in Hannam-dong, Seoul, and luxury retreats disguised as employee welfare facilities.
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[2026-08-25 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national team for the esports category in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held a kick-off ceremony Tuesday and shared their ambitions.
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
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[2026-08-25 19:00 UTC+10:00] [George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Missile tests hours after China’s foreign minister left Seoul won’t alter Beijing’s focus on regime stability, analysts say
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[2026-08-25 18:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: 2027 government spending expected to exceed W800tr
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[2026-08-25 18:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Faker returns for his 3rd Asian Games as Korea targets 5 esports golds
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[2026-08-25 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
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[2026-08-25 18:37 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
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[2026-08-25 18:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Conservative politicians on Tuesday voiced concerns over the Lee Jae Myung administration's diplomacy amid the rapidly changing security environment on the Korean Peninsula, calling for stronger defense capabilities.
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[2026-08-25 18:20 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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[2026-08-25 18:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A body discovered on the southern island of Jeju has been confirmed to be that of Jang Mi-ran, a missing woman whose case was allegedly closed prematurely in May, police said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-25 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.-----------------■ S. Korea records 20 heat wave days this year, double long-term average
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[2026-08-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A special investigation commission on Tuesday recognized two late firefighters who responded to the deadly Itaewon crowd crush in 2022 as official victims of the tragedy.
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[2026-08-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
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[2026-08-25 17:46 UTC+10:00] [SK Hynix] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Around 40,000 out of roughly 73,000 employees walked off the job on Friday in the first such strike action for a decade
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[2026-08-25 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The number of scam cases has sharply dropped, police said Tuesday, partly attributing the decline to their preventive measures.
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[2026-08-25 17:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea plans to offer round-the-clock AI assistance for public services ranging from welfare and taxes to food and drug information as part of a broader push to bring artificial intelligence into government operations.
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[2026-08-25 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
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[2026-08-25 17:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: DP-majority council rejects repeal 117-0, reversing push by previous PPP-controlled council
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[2026-08-25 17:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean badminton star An Se-young returns home as two-time world champion
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[2026-08-25 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States remain committed to the goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula despite the omission of the term from the readouts of their top diplomats' latest phone call, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-25 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Mexico is the latest country to get a spin-off of Netflix's hit Physical: 100 franchise. The South Korean reality show, known for its gruelling fitness challenges, brings together 100 competitors to test their strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience.
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[2026-08-25 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A Jeju police officer accused of wrongfully closing a missing person case that may have led to the woman's death attended an arrest warrant hearing at a court on the southern resort island Tuesday.
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[2026-08-25 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday, recouping earlier losses, as investors awaited major corporate earnings results this week, including those from US chip giant Nvidia. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
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[2026-08-25 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- At the tender age of 16, Kim Seung-won owns the national record in the women's 50-meter backstroke swimming event with 27.71 seconds.
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[2026-08-25 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded about 20 days of heat wave conditions so far this year, nearly double the long-term average over the same period, the state weather agency said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-25 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 5 paras; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-08-25 16:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
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[2026-08-25 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first music festival aiming for carbon neutrality will be held in Incheon this weekend, featuring a wide range of K-pop artists, such as god, Highlight, Onew and Zion.T and Epik High, its organizer said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-25 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Conservative politicians on Tuesday voiced concerns over the Lee Jae Myung administration's diplomacy amid the rapidly changing security environment on the Korean Peninsula, calling for stronger defense capabilities.
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[2026-08-25 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday the government has yet to decide whether to attend an international economic forum to be held in Russia next week.
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[2026-08-25 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- After grabbing three gold medals and one silver medal in his Asian Games debut three years ago in China, South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min said Tuesday he is hungry for more this fall.
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[2026-08-25 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday, recouping earlier losses, as investors awaited major corporate earnings results this week, including those from U.S. chip giant Nvidia. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-08-25 16:37 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HIT Forum panelist Park Jeong-woo sees gains from chips and governance reforms, but says broader growth is needed for sustained premium
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[2026-08-25 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
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[2026-08-25 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Nagoya will be the main host city of the upcoming Asian Games, but all swimming races will be held at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital next month.
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[2026-08-25 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
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[2026-08-25 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it coordinated with Malaysian authorities to reduce the time needed to issue free trade agreement (FTA) certificates of origin for condensate imports.
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[2026-08-25 16:03 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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