Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-11 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A major exhibition showcasing the golden heritage of an ancient Korean kingdom will open in Paris this month, bringing together rare artifacts that span a millennium of history, organizers said Monday.
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[2026-05-11 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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[2026-05-11 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Powered by his record-breaking hitting streak, SSG Landers leadoff man Park Seong-han has claimed the top player award for the first month of the South Korean baseball season.
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[2026-05-11 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Some 6,000 people have been reported on charges related to the crime of distorting the law, police said Monday, about two months after new legislation criminalizing such offenses went into effect.
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[2026-05-11 17:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks closed at a new record high Monday, easily breaching the landmark 7,800-point level, extending the winning streak to the fifth consecutive session, on the back of a bull run by semiconductor shares, despite concerns of a potentially botched peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-05-11 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shipping company HMM has begun preparations to repair a cargo vessel damaged in a fire in the Strait of Hormuz, company officials said Monday, after the government concluded it was hit by airborne objects.
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[2026-05-11 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS Seoul's foreign ministry statement in paras 6-8, additional photo)
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[2026-05-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok presided over a meeting Monday to discuss how to carry out South Korea's official development assistance (ODA) over the next five years, including strategies for aid in the healthcare and cultural sectors, his office said.
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[2026-05-11 17:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea aims to strengthen the cultural capabilities of the recipients of Seoul's foreign aid, leveraging its status as a global cultural powerhouse, the government announced Monday.
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[2026-05-11 16:50 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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[2026-05-11 16:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-11 16:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seoul to test rose-scented traps near parks, mountains as adult lovebugs are forecast to peak on June 24
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[2026-05-11 16:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Brokerages, asset managers race for September trading overhaul, while unions warn of heavier workloads, unresolved ETF rules
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[2026-05-11 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office said Monday that any attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be tolerated, condemning the recent attack on the South Korean-operated cargo ship HMM Namu.
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[2026-05-11 16:36 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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[2026-05-11 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed at a new record high Monday, easily breaching the landmark 7,800-point level, extending the winning streak to the fifth consecutive session, on the back of a bull run by semiconductor shares, despite concerns of a potentially botched peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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[2026-05-11 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they will reduce the presence of riot police at rallies and demonstrations and grant organizers greater autonomy.
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[2026-05-11 16:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Colombia showcased its vibrant floral industry at the 2026 International Horticulture Goyang Korea festival.
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[2026-05-11 16:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Demand for Seoul's portable emergency alarm device, "Ansim Help Me," has surged following recent violent crime cases, with more than 110,000 units distributed since the program was introduced in 2024, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.
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[2026-05-11 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s standing forces have shrunk by 20 per cent in the past six years to 450,000 amid a record-low birth rate
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[2026-05-11 16:03 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s standing forces have shrunk by 20 per cent in the past six years to 450,000 amid a record-low birth rate
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[2026-05-11 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Monday that retail investors' overheated short-term and margin stock trading could pose risks, such as losses and increased costs, amid heightened market volatility.
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[2026-05-11 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Officials of South Korea's arms procurement agency and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) discussed Monday efforts to enhance cooperation in the defense industry, including boosting interoperability of Korean weapons systems, the agency said.
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[2026-05-11 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.
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[2026-05-11 15:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Low reimbursement prices and tighter manufacturing rules are blamed for pushing key emergency medicine out of production
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[2026-05-11 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it will provide "necessary support" for follow-up steps in an investigation into the recent explosion and fire on a South Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, after an initial probe determined it had been hit by an external attack.
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[2026-05-11 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 13-14; ADDS photo)
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[2026-05-11 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The culture minister ordered access to dozens of illegal content websites to be blocked immediately Monday as a new law designed to curb rampant online piracy of web-based comics and novels took effect.
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[2026-05-11 15:38 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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[2026-05-11 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market. (Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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[2026-05-11 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Kakao joins Samsung, Hyundai, LG Uplus in pushing for SK hynix-style payouts tied to company profits
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[2026-05-11 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with more details from para 6)
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[2026-05-11 15:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: More than half of teachers in Seoul say classroom disruptions involving students in emotional or behavioral distress have increased over the past year, according to a survey released Monday by a city-affiliated education think tank.
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[2026-05-11 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault visited a Louis Vuitton store at Shinsegae Department Store in Seoul on Monday during his first trip to South Korea in three years.
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[2026-05-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1932 -- A group of 60 students from Gyeongseong School are arrested for distributing manifestos appealing to their classmates to fight against the Japanese colonialists. Japan colonized the Korean Peninsula from 1910-45.
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[2026-05-11 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: North Korea’s official tourism website has uploaded drone footage of the strata of Baekdusan, the 2,744-meter-high mountain.
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[2026-05-11 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Two East Asian makeup looks are drawing attention in Korea, offering opposing takes on what a modern face should look like.
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[2026-05-11 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foreign residents in Korea with a love for singing are invited to take the stage at the 2026 Korea Migrants’ Song Festival.
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[2026-05-11 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Seoul Counseling Center for Migrant Women is recruiting multilingual volunteers to provide interpretation and translation support for migrant women and multicultural families in Korea.
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[2026-05-11 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The top defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States were set to hold talks in Washington on Monday, focusing on advancing the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul and Korea's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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[2026-05-11 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange, South Korea's main bourse operator, has softened a rule on listed firms when they repurchase certain shares, a source said Monday.
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[2026-05-11 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Park Bum-il says rigid visa rules are pushing foreign talent and skilled workers out, while entry-denied travelers need better access to legal counsel
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[2026-05-11 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean naval destroyer will participate in a fleet review and multinational field exercise in the United States over the next two months, the Navy said Monday.
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[2026-05-11 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 8-9)
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[2026-05-11 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
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[2026-05-11 14:25 UTC+10:00] [South Korea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: What do a South Korean drug ring and a Japanese robbery syndicate have in common? They were both allegedly run from Philippine prison cells
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[2026-05-11 14:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: For many international students in Korea, preparing for employment can feel like navigating an entirely different culture, from unfamiliar resume formats and networking expectations to complex visa concerns.
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[2026-05-11 14:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's under-17 national soccer team surged to the top of Group C at the U17 Asian Cup after scoring four second-half goals in a 4-1 victory over Vietnam at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday.
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[2026-05-11 13:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Yeo Seo-jeong secured her place at the 2026 Asian Games after winning the final national team trials for South Korea's artistic gymnastics squad.
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[2026-05-11 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Relentless global rush into artificial intelligence-linked semiconductor stocks continues to propel Seoul's market.(Source photos by Reuters)
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