Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1947 -- Former independence fighter and nationalist Yeo Un-hyeong launches a center-left party called the Geulloinmindang (Labor People Party) seeking to unify Korea, divided by the shared occupation by the United States and the Soviet Union. Yeo's efforts failed, however, as he was assassinated that year.
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[2026-05-23 14:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Seoul Central District Court sentenced a Mongolian man to six months in prison, suspended for one year, for attempting to exchange 9.4 million won ($6,200) worth of counterfeit Japanese yen he found at his workplace, local media reported Saturday.
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[2026-05-23 14:01 UTC+10:00] [E-Commerce] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The New York Times
Snippet: Last November, President Trump and his South Korean counterpart, Lee Jae Myung, unveiled a landmark investment and security deal, pledging to open a new chapter in the seven-decade alliance between their nations. Six months on, that bonhomie has turned into gridlock.
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[2026-05-23 11:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A bill has been introduced at the National Assembly to elevate the head of the Justice Ministry’s Korea Immigration Service to vice ministerial rank, in a move aimed at strengthening Korea’s immigration policy apparatus amid a growing foreign resident population, legal circles said Saturday.
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[2026-05-23 11:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea has stepped up its criticism of Japan's push to overhaul its key security legislation, denouncing it as "reckless militaristic acts."
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[2026-05-23 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has stepped up its criticism of Japan's push to overhaul its key security legislation, denouncing it as "reckless militaristic acts."
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[2026-05-23 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on May 23.
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[2026-05-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 23 (Yonhap) -- Having flashed power potential earlier in his career, former major league infielder Keston Hiura believes he still has a lot to give, now that he has taken his talent to South Korea.
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[2026-05-23 08:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Si Woo Kim, of South Korea, watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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[2026-05-23 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Pounding rain and strong winds did not stop more than 5,000 spectators from turning up at a football stadium in Suwon, just south of Seoul, on Wednesday night.
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[2026-05-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-05-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Naegohyang coach Ri Yu-il expects final against Japanese side Tokyo Verdy Beleza to be played according to the letter of the law
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[2026-05-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Kim Kyong-yong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Naegohyang coach Ri Yu-il expects final against Japanese side Tokyo Verdy Beleza to be played according to the letter of the law
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[2026-05-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A former senior official of South Korea's spy agency denied allegations that he delivered a message to the United States supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid during questioning by a special counsel team Friday.
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[2026-05-22 21:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Group draws 152,000 fans across three shows, announces Asia-Australia leg of “Arirang” world tour
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[2026-05-22 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout)
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[2026-05-22 20:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Police said Friday they were investigating fake news posted online mocking the 1980 democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju by claiming the movement was orchestrated by North Korea.
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[2026-05-22 20:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Civil servant unions have called on their members to boycott Starbucks Korea over a promotional event that evoked painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on the 1980 pro-democracy movement, officials said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 20:15 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour with tickets priced at up to HK$3,299 each
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[2026-05-22 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea accused Israel of ‘going too far’ in detaining two of its nationals who were part of an aid flotilla headed to Gaza.
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[2026-05-22 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with the head of MediaTek, Taiwan's leading fabless semiconductor company, earlier this week to discuss partnership, industry sources said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they were investigating fake news posted online mocking the 1980 democracy uprising in the southwestern city of Gwangju by claiming the movement was orchestrated by North Korea.
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[2026-05-22 18:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul research suggests art therapy may strengthen self-control, reduce aggression in teens
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[2026-05-22 18:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's secondary bourse Kosdaq surged nearly 5 percent on Friday, backed by growing expectations over a public investment fund aimed at fostering strategic industries.
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[2026-05-22 18:11 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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[2026-05-22 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Streaming giant highlights fan engagement strategy ahead of Le Sserafim’s exclusive ‘Pure Flowers Live’ showcase in Seoul
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[2026-05-22 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Production faces potential repayment of state funding despite director's apology
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[2026-05-22 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won sharply weakened against the U.S. dollar Friday as oil prices climbed over renewed uncertainties surrounding the peace deal between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-05-22 17:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Candidates for Seoul education superintendent clashed over the city’s student rights ordinance in Friday's televised debate, ahead of the June 3 local elections.
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[2026-05-22 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Buddhist temples in Busan and surrounding regions will open their doors to fans of K-pop supergroup BTS, offering accommodation for those coming to attend the group's world tour concerts in South Korea's southeastern city next month, organizers said Friday.
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[2026-05-22 17:42 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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[2026-05-22 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of staff to now-jailed President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at a court Friday for a hearing on his potential arrest over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.
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[2026-05-22 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
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[2026-05-22 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with new info in last 2 paras)
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[2026-05-22 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead to clarify deployment scheduled for 2034; ADDS other details in paras 10 and 13)By Kim Seung-yeon
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[2026-05-22 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: With Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX set to make its record-breaking stock market debut next month, South Korean stocks tied to the firm have rallied sharply on expectations surrounding what could become the world's largest initial public offering.
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[2026-05-22 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-05-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency said Friday it has launched an interceptor drone development project to better respond to "suicide drones" changing the modern warfare landscape.
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[2026-05-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
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[2026-05-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
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[2026-05-22 16:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean battery materials maker EcoPro Innovation said Friday it had signed a four-year deal to supply lithium hydroxide to a global automaker, enough to power roughly 200,000 vehicles.
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[2026-05-22 16:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Over half of adults with diabetes in Korea have obesity, a recent study by local scholars showed on Friday, with cases particularly high among patients in their 30s and 40s.
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[2026-05-22 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed mildly higher Friday, extending their win for a second straight session, amid rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between the United States and Iran. The local currency lost ground against the U.S. dollar.
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[2026-05-22 16:32 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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[2026-05-22 16:29 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Image Communication Institute (CICI) held the 17th Culture Communication Forum on Thursday, exploring the future of Korean cultural content and its competitiveness.
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[2026-05-22 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's professional baseball league surpassed 4 million spectators for the 2026 season in just 222 games, the fewest ever needed to reach the milestone.
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[2026-05-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES throughout with new info, photo)
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[2026-05-22 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday finalized a plan to acquire U.S. Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) shipborne missile interceptors by 2034, in a bid to boost its missile defense capabilities, the state arms procurement agency said.
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[2026-05-22 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Friday it has conveyed concerns to Israel over claims by two activists that they were assaulted by Israeli forces after being detained aboard aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip.
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