[2026-05-18 15:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] Hana expands social-impact internship

Snippet: Ham Young-joo (second row, ninth from left) poses with officials and participants during a ceremony marking the launch of this year’s Power On Innovative Companies Internship program at the group's headquarters in central Seoul on Friday. The program, aimed at expanding support for social innovation companies, provides 2.3 million won ($1,530) in monthly wage support for three months to 250 companies, with an additional two months of support if interns are hired full-time.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740165

[2026-05-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea’s hit superhero series 'Moving' begins production on Season 2

Snippet: Disney+'s top-performing local original of 2023 returns with most of its core cast, new additions

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740149

[2026-05-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: TV star Lee Kyoo-hyung makes his case for K-musicals

Snippet: After a decade playing a fading writer in ‘Fan Letter,’ the ‘Prison Playbook’ and ‘Stranger’ actor hopes to see more international tourists in Korean theater audiences

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740141

[2026-05-18 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Suwon FC Women eye revenge vs. N. Korean foe in hyped-up showdown on home soil

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The first-ever meeting between women's football clubs of the two Koreas to be held on South Korean soil will take place this week, with the South Korean side seeking to avenge an earlier loss to their foes from north of the border.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518006500315

[2026-05-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Printing June 3 ballots

Snippet: Ballots are printed at a printing company in Suwon on May 18 ahead of South Korea’s June 3 local elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740136

[2026-05-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Andong once again becomes stage for Korean diplomacy

Snippet: UNESCO-listed village previously hosted Queen Elizabeth II, former US presidents

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740135

[2026-05-18 15:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul offers discount for drinks purchased with personal cups

Snippet: The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday kicked off a campaign offering a 500 won ($0.33) discount to customers who use their own cups.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740120

[2026-05-18 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Photo News] 'Hope' world premiere at Cannes

Snippet: South Korean director Na Hong-jin's "Hope" had its world premiere Sunday at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, screening in competition at the Lumiere theater in the Palais des Festivals.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740118

[2026-05-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Today in Korean history

Snippet: 1970 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cambodia.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518002900320

[2026-05-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul to launch fund promoting industrial growth, manufacturing AI transformation

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A fund dedicated to supporting projects aimed at promoting South Korea's industrial growth and artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing industry will be created, with an anchor investment of at least 1 trillion won (US$665.5 million), the industry ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003600320

[2026-05-18 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: SeMA retrospective revisits works of abstract art master Yoo Young-kuk

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Known for his bold and vivid yet composed depictions of nature -- especially mountains as a portrait of the inner mind -- Yoo Young-kuk (1916-2002) is a pioneer of abstract art in Korean art.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005900315

[2026-05-18 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Son Heung-min collects MLS-leading 9th assist in LAFC's loss

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min picked up his league-leading ninth assist of the season, though it wasn't enough to stop a three-match losing streak for his Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC).

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518006400315

[2026-05-18 14:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee vows to cement May 18 democratic spirit in Constitution

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740084

[2026-05-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to invest over 50 bln won until 2030 to develop homegrown AI humanoids

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will invest 50.4 billion won (US$33.5 million) over the next five years to develop core technologies needed in artificial intelligence (AI)-based humanoid robots with universities and local tech companies, the science ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005800320

[2026-05-18 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Samsung strike involving 47,000 workers looms as South Korea’s president urges labor deal

Snippet: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for both labor and management rights to be respected as an 18-day strike at Samsung Electronics looms.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/samsung-strike-lee-jae-myung-labor-deal.html

[2026-05-18 14:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee stresses respect for corporate rights as Samsung strike looms

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/10740075

[2026-05-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’ against ‘arch enemy’

Snippet: Experts say the plans reflect awareness of drone and other types of hi-tech warfare amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3353919/north-korea-turn-southern-border-impregnable-fortress-against-arch-enemy?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 13:37 UTC+10:00] [Korea Institute for National Unification] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’ against ‘arch enemy’

Snippet: Experts say the plans reflect awareness of drone and other types of hi-tech warfare amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3353919/north-korea-turn-southern-border-impregnable-fortress-against-arch-enemy

[2026-05-18 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Who owns the AI boom? South Korea begins to ask

Snippet: An electronic board in the trading room of a bank in Seoul displays the benchmark KOSPI index breaking the 8,000 mark on May 15. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/who-owns-the-ai-boom-south-korea-begins-to-ask2

[2026-05-18 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Heavy Industries wins 1.1 tln-won order to build 3 ships

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co. said Monday it has secured a 1.12 trillion-won (US$744.4 million) contract to build three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518006100320

[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Watchdog slaps 3 bln won in fines on 5 parcel delivery firms for unfair contracts

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Monday imposed a combined 3 billion won (US$2 million) in fines on five parcel delivery companies for violating the subcontracting law by taking advantage of their dominant position in the market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518002700320

[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tax agency to hire 9,500 workers for crackdown on delinquent taxpayers

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national tax agency said Monday it plans to hire around 9,500 contract workers to support an all-out probe into delinquent taxpayers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003400320

[2026-05-18 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Tightened liquidity regulations in store for all securities firms

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Monday that it will seek to revise liquidity level-related regulations to prod securities firms to enhance their risk management capability.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003800320

[2026-05-18 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) Court partially accepts Samsung Electronics' injunction request against union strike

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday partially accepted Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a strike threatened by its unionized workers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005151315

[2026-05-18 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Main opposition asks for voter support in local elections to stop government's 'reckless drive'

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday urged voters to support the party in the June 3 elections, calling it the "only way to rein in the government's reckless drive."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005400315

[2026-05-18 12:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: South Korea market volatility nears record high after $13 billion foreign investor selloff

Snippet: South Korea's stock market volatility surged to near record highs on Monday after foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities last week, triggering sharp swings in the Kospi and a brief trading curb on the exchange.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/s-korea-market-volatility-near-record-as-foreigners-sell-13-billion.html

[2026-05-18 12:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Special counsel appeals ex-interior minister's sentence over martial law involvement

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday appealed former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min's nine-year prison sentence over his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005700315

[2026-05-18 12:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Free Seoul Land outing offered to 40 foreign residents

Snippet: The Geumcheon Foreign Resident Center in Seoul is inviting international residents to enjoy a free trip to Seoul Land on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740012

[2026-05-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul shares turn higher late Mon. morning on chip gains

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks turned higher late Monday morning, rebounding from a sharp decline in earlier trading that triggered a sell-side circuit breaker as investors bought major chipmakers, including market heavyweight Samsung Electronics.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005600320

[2026-05-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Day6 to wrap up tour with three shows in Seoul

Snippet: Day6 announced details of the final show of its "The Decade" tour via label JYP Entertainment on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10740000

[2026-05-18 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim chairs army commanders' meeting, orders southern border defense buildup

Snippet: (ATTN: CHANGES lead, photos; UPDATES with more details throughout)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518000652320

[2026-05-18 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: 4 courthouse rioters get suspended terms for attacking reporters

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Four people involved in last year's courthouse riot linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol were given suspended prison terms Monday for assaulting media reporters.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005500315

[2026-05-18 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says 1980 pro-democracy movement was reborn in thwarting 2024 martial law forces

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday the solidarity demonstrated during the 1980 pro-democracy movement in the southern city of Gwangju was revived in the public's efforts to thwart the 2024 martial law attempt and safeguard democracy.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005300315

[2026-05-18 12:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gangdong center offers acupuncture, cupping session at no cost

Snippet: Foreign residents looking to relieve stress, muscle tension or fatigue may want to check out a free traditional Korean medicine clinic hosted by the Gangdong Foreign Resident Center on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739968

[2026-05-18 12:25 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul officials discuss response to USTR trade probe, EU's steel safeguard plan

Snippet: The government convened a regular trade promotion meeting Monday to discuss South Korea's pending trade issues with the United States, the European Union and other economic partners, the trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739959

[2026-05-18 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Heros sign ex-MLB infielder Hiura, waive Brooks

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Monday they have signed former big leaguer Keston Hiura.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005200315

[2026-05-18 12:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Unification white paper pivots to peaceful coexistence with N. Korea

Snippet: The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, rather than pressure and confrontation, the unification ministry's white paper showed Monday, striking a markedly different tone from its predecessor.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739940

[2026-05-18 12:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Zonta International members gather in Seoul to discuss women’s leadership

Snippet: Members of Zonta International, a global women’s service organization, gathered in Seoul to discuss ways to expand advocacy, education and leadership programs for women and girls.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739934

[2026-05-18 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Court partially accepts Samsung Electronics' injunction request against union strike

Snippet: SUWON, South Korea, May 18 (Yonhap) -- A court on Monday partially accepted Samsung Electronics Co.'s request for an injunction to block a strike threatened by its unionized workers.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518005100315

[2026-05-18 12:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Seoul officials discuss response to USTR trade probe, EU's steel safeguard plan

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The government convened a regular trade promotion meeting Monday to discuss South Korea's pending trade issues with the United States, the European Union (EU) and other economic partners, the trade ministry said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518004900320

[2026-05-18 12:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Got K-pop moves? This Seoul dance contest could be for you

Snippet: Foreign residents and international students with a passion for K-pop dance are being invited to compete in this year’s “K-Pop Vibe Seoul” dance competition at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in July.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739901

[2026-05-18 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Samsung Electronics, union resume wage talks as major strike nears

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. and its largest labor union resumed government-led wage mediation talks Monday in a last-ditch effort to avert a strike at the world's largest memory chipmaker.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518004700320

[2026-05-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Unification white paper pivots to peaceful coexistence with N. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to peaceful coexistence with North Korea, rather than pressure and confrontation, the unification ministry's white paper showed Monday, striking a markedly different tone from its predecessor.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518004000315

[2026-05-18 11:54 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: North Korea's Kim to bolster front-line defenses against 'arch enemy'

Snippet: Seoul – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on top military officials to bolster front-line units and turn the country's southern border into an "impregnable fortress," state media reported Monday.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/asia-pacific/politics/north-korea-kim-front-line-defenses/

[2026-05-18 11:17 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' becomes most-watched Korean horror film

Snippet: The supernatural horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" has become the most-watched Korean horror film of all time, a title previously held by "A Tale of Two Sisters," data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739835

[2026-05-18 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Supernatural horror 'Salmokji' becomes most-watched Korean horror film

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The supernatural horror film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" has become the most-watched Korean horror film of all time, a title previously held by "A Tale of Two Sisters," data showed Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003500315

[2026-05-18 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Lee says rights of management should be respected as much as labor rights

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that companies' management rights should be respected as much as labor rights.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003300315

[2026-05-18 10:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi opens sharply lower amid inflation woes, US losses

Snippet: South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, triggering a sell-side sidecar for a second consecutive session as investors tracked declines on Wall Street last week amid rising woes over inflation caused by the deadlocked situation in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739798

[2026-05-18 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Military deploys 320 choppers, 1,100 personnel to combat springtime wildfires

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The military has deployed 320 choppers and over 1,100 service members to combat wildfires in the springtime this year, the defense ministry said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003200315

[2026-05-18 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KRX issues sell-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp fall

Snippet: SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The country's bourse operator on Monday activated a sell-side sidecar for the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) for a second consecutive session as the index nosedived.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260518003000320