Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-15 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has visited a shrine paying tribute to the country’s war dead, drawing rebukes from China and South Korea.
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[2026-08-15 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in paras 3-4)
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[2026-08-15 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details in last 2 paras)
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[2026-08-15 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — South Korean singer-actor Cha Eun Woo is considering a new drama project as his comeback following his mandatory military service.
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[2026-08-15 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the country nears a February 2027 nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, some diners turn to black goat meat
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[2026-08-15 18:18 UTC+10:00] [Yoon Suk-yeol] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the country nears a February 2027 nationwide ban on breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for meat, some diners turn to black goat meat
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[2026-08-15 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins announced Saturday they have acquired Australian pitcher Jon Kennedy as their new Asian quota player.
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[2026-08-15 17:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea denounced visits to the Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials and politicians Saturday, urging Japan's leaders to squarely face history and show remorse in order to develop bilateral relations based on mutual trust.
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[2026-08-15 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea denounced visits to the Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese officials and politicians Saturday, urging Japan's leaders to squarely face history and show remorse in order to develop bilateral relations based on mutual trust.
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[2026-08-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: One artist found inspiration in parking garage chimes, another in trot
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[2026-08-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: As reports delve into celebrities’ homes and property investments, the line between curiosity and the public’s right to know is becoming difficult to draw
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[2026-08-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Experts say predictable shareholder returns and sustained foreign investment are key to moving beyond Korea discount
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[2026-08-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Four of Korea's sharpest observers on Hallyu — from industry, academia, criticism and policy — offer different verdicts on where it goes from here
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[2026-08-15 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Saturday rang the Bosingak bell with descendants of independence activists and joined citizens in shouting “Manse” three times to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day.
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[2026-08-15 15:10 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-08-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1914 -- A railroad linking Seoul to Wonsan is opened.
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[2026-08-15 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lee Jae Myung says that through the talks, it may be possible to discuss steps to stop the expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
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[2026-08-15 14:44 UTC+10:00] [Moscow] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lee Jae Myung says that through the talks, it may be possible to discuss steps to stop the expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
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[2026-08-15 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended congratulations to President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th anniversary of the establishment of South Korea's government, China's Xinhua News Agency reported.
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[2026-08-15 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Sogang University in Seoul came under a hacking attack, and some 180,000 pieces of personal information of students and school officials were leaked, the school said Saturday.
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[2026-08-15 13:58 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Lee wants to end 1950-53 war, which has never had a peace treaty, but says talks should include curbing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
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[2026-08-15 13:58 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday called for a forward-looking relationship with Japan, saying bilateral cooperation is more important than ever.
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[2026-08-15 13:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: S. Korean president reiterates will to collect assets illicitly accumulated by pro-Japanese, anti-national collaborators
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[2026-08-15 12:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties expressed regret Saturday over visits by Japanese officials and politicians to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic past.
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[2026-08-15 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Bonghwa Country official pays for the 15-second ad in New York out of pocket to boost awareness of regional apples
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[2026-08-15 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 5 paras, photo)By Park Boram
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[2026-08-15 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s top trade negotiator who played a key role in major trade issues including last year’s tariff negotiations with the United States, was ousted Friday.
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[2026-08-15 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo from 7th para; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
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[2026-08-15 11:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States amid a series of unresolved bilateral trade issues.
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[2026-08-15 11:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought against Japan during World War II to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, vowing to further strengthen ties with Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.
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[2026-08-15 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday proposed that the two Koreas begin talks on ending their long-running war and discuss practical ways to halt the advancement of Pyongyang's nuclear program, pledging to seek a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.
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[2026-08-15 11:42 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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[2026-08-15 11:41 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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[2026-08-15 11:40 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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[2026-08-15 11:40 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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[2026-08-15 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought against Japan during World War II to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, vowing to further strengthen ties with Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.
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[2026-08-15 11:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called South Korea an "indispensable partner" in joint efforts to promote prosperity in a congratulatory message to the Korean people marking the 81st anniversary of their nation's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
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[2026-08-15 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on August 15.
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[2026-08-15 10:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Baek In-chun, the only man to bat .400 in a South Korean professional baseball season, died Saturday at the age of 83, officials said.
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[2026-08-15 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called South Korea an "indispensable partner" in joint efforts to promote prosperity in a congratulatory message to the Korean people marking the 81st anniversary of their nation's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
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[2026-08-15 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
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[2026-08-15 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has appealed the latest court ruling ordering him to pay 944 billion won (US$668 million) in property division to his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, sources said Saturday.
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[2026-08-14 22:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Swedish fashion retailer said email addresses, phone numbers and order or return reference numbers among information compromised
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[2026-08-14 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong continued to receive no compensation in the first half, while SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won received 1.75 billion won (US$1.23 million), regulatory filings showed Friday.
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[2026-08-14 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho has requested disciplinary action against two prosecutors who stormed out of a high-profile perjury trial in protest of allegedly unfair court proceedings last year, the ministry said Friday.
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[2026-08-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Country’s Pro Footballers Association wants change to autumn-spring schedule, with temperatures hitting nearly 43 degrees Celsius this month
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[2026-08-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Europe] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Country’s Pro Footballers Association wants change to autumn-spring schedule, with temperatures hitting nearly 43 degrees Celsius this month
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[2026-08-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. spent a record 27.3 trillion won (US$19 billion) on research and development activities in the first half of 2026, its regulatory filing showed Friday.
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[2026-08-14 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Friday it will temporarily relocate the functions of the Air Force's 1st Fighter Wing in the southwestern city of Gwangju to three different locations.
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[2026-08-14 18:45 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Baek In-chun, the only player ever to hit .400 in the South Korean professional league, is in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.
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