Topic: South Korea — Neutral reports only
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[2026-08-11 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state human rights watchdog urged the government on Tuesday to protect the education and development rights of a 10-year-old asylum seeker from Mali who has been living at Incheon International Airport for about a year.
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[2026-08-11 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Nuclear and renewables can coexist, but Korea needs a more flexible grid
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[2026-08-11 16:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Samsung SDI defends cumulative lead as SK On’s lower-cost LFP strategy reshapes competition
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[2026-08-11 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Enzo Maresca sat down with UK-based media in South Korea
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[2026-08-11 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The central bank is highly likely to deliver another rate hike in the near future, unless there are other external shocks or factors, to bring inflation under control, the outgoing senior deputy governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea saw a record hot summer this year with the nationwide average temperature, excluding Jeju Island, coming to 29.1 C in the first 10 days of August, the highest on record, the state weather service said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 15:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo pays tribute at the Memorial Tower of Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on Monday, ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. On the same day, the group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve grave sites and visitor facilities at national cemeteries.
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[2026-08-11 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The size of South Korea's coffee market was estimated at 3.7 trillion won (US$2.61 billion) in 2024, a study by the agriculture ministry showed Tuesday, with demand shifting from coffee mix to roasted beans.
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[2026-08-11 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., a major South Korean battery maker, said Tuesday it has partnered with General Motors Co. (GM) to jointly develop prismatic batteries for GM's next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models.
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[2026-08-11 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The government has asked a Seoul court to postpone its ruling in a damages suit against North Korea over the 2020 demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office in the border town of Kaesong, a unification ministry official said Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean fashion platform Musinsa said Tuesday it held its first global buying event for private label brand Musinsa Standard, courting overseas retailers ahead of its 2027 spring-summer collection.
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[2026-08-11 15:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's PGA Tour trio of Kim Si-woo, Tom Kim and Im Sung-jae will begin their 2026 FedExCup Playoffs campaigns this week.
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[2026-08-11 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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[2026-08-11 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Strategic cooperation between North Korea, China and Russia appears to be deepening: recent reports speculate Pyongyang and Moscow have increased military cooperation, while Pyongyang echoes its allies' criticism of Japanese defense policies.
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[2026-08-11 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Before she picked up competitive shooting in her second year in high school, Kwon Yuna had taken interest in journalism.
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[2026-08-11 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Chinese home appliance maker Dreame Technology said Tuesday it will launch its next-generation premium robot vacuum cleaner, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, in South Korea, featuring a combination of high-temperature steam and a hot-water roller mop.
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[2026-08-11 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Paris Baguette has opened a store in Laos, becoming the first Korean bakery chain to enter the country. Located in KokKok Mega Mall Patuxay in Vientiane, the store marks the company’s entry into its seventh Southeast Asian market, following Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. The company now operates more than 730 stores across 13 countries worldwide.
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[2026-08-11 15:21 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Hyundai Oilbank said Tuesday it has become the first company in South Korea to supply engine oil designed for hydrogen internal combustion engines to domestic commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo Mobility.
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[2026-08-11 15:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A woman died Tuesday after sustaining injuries in an arson attack on an apartment management office in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan last month, raising the death toll to four, police said.
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[2026-08-11 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: CHEONAN, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A court on Tuesday held an arrest warrant hearing for a woman accused of fatally abusing her 11-year-old grandson.
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[2026-08-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1966 -- In an editorial in its main newspaper, the Rodong Sinmun, North Korea promulgates the policy of "juche," meaning self-reliance, claiming ideological independence from its allies -- the Soviet Union and China -- at that time.
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[2026-08-11 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Young on Tuesday apologized for causing concerns over speculation surrounding her great-grandfather's ties to a pro-Japanese organization during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea.
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[2026-08-11 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
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[2026-08-11 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Digital sex crimes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters
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[2026-08-11 14:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Deal lands alongside mixed second-quarter results, as the platform bets on games and anime to reignite growth
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[2026-08-11 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past.
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[2026-08-11 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The more global K-culture becomes, the less exclusively Korean it is. The challenge is turning that tension into its next creative advantage
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[2026-08-11 14:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Photos of dogs wearing mesh onion bags over their heads have drawn attention online, showing pet owners’ unconventional attempt to protect their animals from ticks during walks.
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[2026-08-11 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Police investigating the deadly 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport raided the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Airports Corp. and the Busan Regional Office of Aviation on Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Jongno-gu is recruiting participants for a hanbok showcase featuring children, adults, foreign residents and pets as part of the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival, which will take place Sept. 11-12 at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul.
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[2026-08-11 14:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Spending in South Korea via cards issued overseas has risen nearly tenfold over the past three and a half years, according to a report released Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-08-11 14:30 UTC+10:00] [BRP Sierra Madre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo’s odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-08-11 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Volodymyr Zelenskyy said five members of the Voronov family were killed in a Russian attack last month. (X: Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
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[2026-08-11 14:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The 100-day countdown to Suneung, South Korea's national college entrance exam, began Tuesday, with students and parents each preparing for the final stretch.
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[2026-08-11 13:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Morning lows to fall to around 20 C in some areas, though daytime heat will persist
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[2026-08-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The proportion of South Korea's top 10 exporters in the country's total outbound shipments in the second quarter sharply expanded from a year earlier, data showed Tuesday, driven by the strong performance of technology products, including semiconductors.
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[2026-08-11 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares turned higher late Tuesday morning as foreign investors scooped up big-cap tech shares on bargain hunting.
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[2026-08-11 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Younghoon of The Boyz will host a fan meeting on his own in Seoul later this month, according to his new agency, Namoo Actors, Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 12:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Main opposition People Power Party Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo on Tuesday called for discussions on deploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea, saying that the threat posed by North Korea has fundamentally changed.
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[2026-08-11 12:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is leading his rivals by double digits ahead of the ruling Democratic Party (DP)'s national convention slated for next week, a poll showed Tuesday.
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[2026-08-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say the K League has fallen short of the standards European clubs have set for quality, spectacle and emotional connection
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[2026-08-11 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Wolverhampton Wanderers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say the K League has fallen short of the standards European clubs have set for quality, spectacle and emotional connection
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[2026-08-11 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with details; CHANGES photo)
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[2026-08-11 12:22 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's trade ministry on Tuesday held a meeting with relevant ministries and companies to discuss the impact of the latest US tariffs on polysilicon and possible countermeasures.
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[2026-08-11 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bakery brand Paris Baguette said Tuesday it has opened its first outlet in Laos as part of its global expansion strategy.
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[2026-08-11 12:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for large-scale strategic investments in future industries, including small modular reactors, renewable energy and aerospace, reaffirming his commitment to advancing South Korea's industrial prowess.
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[2026-08-11 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: In "that's enough internet for today" news...
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[2026-08-11 12:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS unification ministry's response in last 3 paras)
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[2026-08-11 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade ministry on Tuesday held a meeting with relevant ministries and companies to discuss the impact of the latest U.S. tariffs on polysilicon and possible countermeasures.
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