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South Korea Hosts Inaugural Presidential Summit with Central Asian Leaders

South Korea is hosting its first ever presidential summit with the leaders of five Central Asian states: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The meeting follows a series of bilateral summits between South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the…

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3 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook Links Megaproject Success to Power Supply

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated on Tuesday that the success of the government's three megaprojects depends on a robust power transmission grid and the timely supply of electricity. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Han referred to a national transformation initiative focused…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Former South Korea Coach Colin Bell Reflects on Loss as Myanmar Manager

Myanmar women's national football team coach Colin Bell faced his former team, South Korea, at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, resulting in a 5 to 0 defeat for Myanmar. Bell, an English tactician who coached the South Korean team from 2019 to 2024, took over the Myanmar…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

HD Hyundai Receives U.S. Approval for Barge-Mounted Power Plant Technology

HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai's shipbuilding businesses, has received approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for a 100 megawatt barge-mounted power plant. The certification covers core…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea Hosts Inaugural Central Asia Summit to Strengthen Strategic Ties

South Korea is hosting the first Korea-Central Asia Summit, bringing together the heads of state from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The summit focuses on enhancing partnerships in critical minerals, supply chains, artificial intelligence, and…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea Import Prices Decline for Third Straight Month in August

South Korea's import price index fell 2.4 percent on-month in August, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. According to preliminary data from the Bank of Korea, this trend follows a 1.0 percent dip in July and a 4.2 percent drop in June. The central bank attributed the…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea to Middle East Shipping Costs Rise in August

Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East continued to increase in August due to ongoing geopolitical conflict in the region. According to data from the Korea Customs Service released Tuesday, the average charge for a 40 foot container rose 1.7 percent from…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Finance Minister Nominee Lee Hyoung-il Vows to Combat Inflation During Confirmation Hearing

Finance minister nominee Lee Hyoung-il vowed on Tuesday to tackle inflation and bolster economic recovery during his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul. Lee stated that South Korea is at a critical juncture due to the artificial intelligence boom, which has…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


South Korea Prepares Medical Aid for North Korean Hospital Amid Ongoing Tensions

The South Korean government is prepared to provide 166 types of essential medical equipment for diagnosis, surgery, and treatment to Kangdong County Hospital in Pyongyang if North Korea agrees to accept the assistance. The Unification Ministry announced on Monday that it has…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korean Pianist Lim Yunchan Nominated for 2026 Gramophone Classical Music Awards

South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been nominated for the 2026 Gramophone Classical Music Awards in Britain, according to his agency, Moc Production. Lim is a finalist in the Piano category for his album "J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations," which was released in February and…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

POSCO International to raise 532.9 billion won for U.S. shale gas assets

POSCO International announced Monday that its U.S. subsidiary will raise 532.9 billion won, or approximately 396 million U.S. dollars, through a rights offering to acquire shale gas assets in the United States. The funds will be raised by POSCO International E&P USA Inc. which…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

National Assembly begins confirmation hearings as Gender Equality nominee resigns

The National Assembly has begun a week of seven Cabinet confirmation hearings, starting with Supreme Court justice nominee Kim Sung-soo. Kim faced questioning regarding alleged tax evasion and real estate irregularities involving a high end apartment in Gangnam-gu rented from…

development
2 sources · South Korea

Who reported this

  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Nominee for Serious Crimes Investigation Agency Chief Supports Justice Reform Amid Nomination Review

Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the inaugural head of the planned Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, stated on Monday that he supports the ongoing reform of the criminal justice system. Kim, a former prosecutor, made these remarks to refute criticism from lawmakers who questioned…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Interim Coach Robert Moreno Names First South Korean National Team Squad

Interim head coach Robert Moreno unveiled a 30 man squad on Monday for the South Korean men's national football team. The roster includes 12 players from the domestic K League, which is a higher proportion than the seven players from the domestic league included in the 26 man…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Seoul Stocks Plunge Over 3 Percent Amid Middle East Tensions and AI Concerns

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index slumped 3.26 percent to close at 6,684.37 on Monday. The decline was driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East and warnings from U.S. tech executives regarding the pace of artificial intelligence development. Samsung…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korean Men's Football Team Seeks Fourth Consecutive Asian Games Gold Amid National Criticism

The South Korean men's under 23 football team will begin its quest for a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal with a Group D opening match against Qatar at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Rugby Field in Nagoya, Japan. The team is operating under significant…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korea Women's Football Team Defeats Myanmar 5-0 at Asian Games

South Korea defeated Myanmar 5-0 on Monday to begin their women's football competition at the Asian Games in Japan. The Group F match took place at Nagai Stadium in Osaka. Midfielder Kim Min-ji scored a hat trick, while defender Jang Selgi and Choe Yu-ri each scored one goal.…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korea Launches Campaigns to Bridge Digital Divide for Seniors

South Korea is implementing national campaigns to address a widening digital literacy gap among its elderly population in a hyper connected and fast ageing society. Government organized digital survival training is being conducted at senior community centers, such as one in…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Philippines

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Seoul Prepares 1,500 Free Shuttles and Extra Subway Service for Potential Bus Strike

The Seoul metropolitan government announced Monday that it will operate up to 1,500 free shuttle buses if unionized city bus workers proceed with a strike scheduled for Wednesday. Of these vehicles, 1,300 will connect residential areas and city hubs to subway stations, while…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Riize to release second studio album in spring 2027

K-pop boy group Riize will release its second full-length album in spring 2027. According to SM Entertainment, the group's label, a prologue single will be released on October 26 ahead of the album. The six-member act announced the schedule during a two-day fan meet-and-greet…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

The Boyz to resume group activities under new label 78 Records

K-pop group The Boyz announced on Monday that they will resume group activities under a newly formed label called 78 Records. The label was established by industry veterans who have worked with the group since their debut and through major milestones, including their appearance…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Samsung and SK hynix Reject KEPCO Proposal to Prepay Five Years of Electricity Bills

South Korea's two largest chipmakers, Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, have rejected a proposal from the state run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) to prepay five years of electricity bills. The proposal requested that Samsung pay 20 trillion won and SK hynix pay 5 trillion…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

South Korean Gender Minister Nominee Resigns Amid Falling Presidential Approval

Yong Hye-in, the nominee for minister of gender equality and family, voluntarily withdrew her nomination on Sunday. The 36 year old lawmaker of the Basic Income Party stepped down 14 days after being appointed by President Lee Jae Myung. Her resignation followed public backlash…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · South Korea · Hong Kong · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Seoul Stocks Drop Sharply Amid Middle East Geopolitical Tensions

Seoul stocks opened sharply lower on Monday, September 14, as geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East drove up oil prices and dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down over 3 percent, reaching 6,694.56 as of 9:16 a.m.…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea Hosts Inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit to Strengthen Strategic and Economic Ties

South Korea is hosting the inaugural Korea-Central Asia Summit in Seoul this Wednesday, bringing together the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The multilateral event marks a shift from ministerial level coordination to strategic…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea and United States to Hold High Level Defense Talks in Busan

South Korea and the United States will hold their senior level regular defense talks from Wednesday through Friday this week in the port city of Busan. The Korea US Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) will be led by South Korean Deputy Defense Minister for Policy Kim Hong cheol…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Robert Moreno Arrives as Temporary Coach of South Korean National Football Team

Temporary head coach Robert Moreno arrived in South Korea on Sunday to take over the men's national football team. The 48 year old Spanish tactician, who previously coached the Spanish national team and served as an assistant for FC Barcelona, was appointed by the Korea Football…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Wins Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival

South Korean director Lee Chang-dong won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize for his latest feature, "Possible Love," at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. This marks the first time a Korean film has won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize and the first prize for…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Finance Minister Nominee Lee Hyoung-il Rules Out Corporate Tax Cuts

Finance Minister nominee Lee Hyoung-il stated on Sunday that he is not considering a corporate tax cut. The remarks came in response to a query from a ruling party lawmaker ahead of Lee's confirmation hearing at the National Assembly on Tuesday. Lee cited the restoration of the…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korea Wins Final Arbitration Battle Against Chinese Investor

An ad hoc committee of the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has rejected a Chinese investor's application to overturn an earlier award in favor of the South Korean government. The decision concludes a dispute involving claims worth 264.1 billion…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korea Defeats Japan to Secure Top Seed in Asian Games Men's Basketball Group A

South Korea defeated Japan 100 to 83 on Sunday at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya to finish first in Group A of the Asian Games men's basketball tournament. Guard Lee Jung-hyun led the South Korean offense with 25 points, including five three pointers, while backup…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korean Women's Volleyball Team Travels to Japan for Asian Games

The South Korean national women's volleyball team departed for Japan on Sunday to compete in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The team is seeking redemption after failing to win a medal at the 2023 competition in Hangzhou, China, which marked the first time since 2006 that the team…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Employment for South Koreans in their 20s drops at fastest rate since 1998

Employment among people in their 20s in South Korea fell at the fastest pace this year since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. Data from the Korean Statistical Information Service shows that the number of employed people in their 20s averaged 3.38 million from January to August,…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Foreign Investors Become Net Sellers of South Korean Bonds in August

Foreign investors turned into net sellers of South Korean bonds in August for the first time in approximately 3.5 years. According to data from investment banks and debt market sources, foreign investors sold a net 839.7 billion won, or 624.8 million US dollars, worth of bonds…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Calls for Sustainable AI Business Models at Ulsan Forum

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won stated on Friday that the artificial intelligence industry must develop sustainable business models to ensure that massive investments generate the returns necessary for continued growth. Speaking at the 2026 Ulsan Forum, Chey warned that the…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Gender Equality Minister Nominee Yong Hye-in Withdraws Following Controversy

Rep. Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Gender Equality and Family Minister, announced her withdrawal from consideration on Sunday. Yong, the sole lawmaker of the Basic Income Party, made the announcement during a news conference at the National Assembly two weeks after being…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


South Korea to Coordinate with Nepal on Search for Missing Citizens

South Korea will consult with Nepalese authorities to resume search and rescue operations for nine missing South Korean citizens. Yoon Chu-sok, the deputy chief of mission at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday to lead the second contingent…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

South Korean Container Ship Completes First Arctic Voyage to Britain

A South Korean container ship arrived in Felixstowe, Britain, on Saturday after sailing through the Arctic route. The PanStar Acro departed from Busan on August 22 and entered the Northern Sea Route on August 31, reaching the United Kingdom in 21 days. This marks the first…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Following Trilateral Military Drills

North Korea launched several short range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, one day after the conclusion of five day trilateral military exercises involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the projectiles…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Chile · Germany

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Following Trilateral Military Exercises

North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday morning. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missiles were launched from the Wonsan area at approximately 5:20 a.m. and traveled about 250 kilometers. The launches…

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11 sources across 8 countries · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


K-pop Fans Gather in Rio de Janeiro for Stray Kids Rock in Rio Performance

Stray Kids is set to perform as a headliner at Rock in Rio on Friday, September 11, marking the first day dedicated to South Korean pop at the festival. In anticipation of the show, fans crowded a temporary official pop-up store located at Shopping Metropolitano Barra, which is…

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2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Aespa to release digital single featuring solo tracks from all members

Girl group aespa will release a special digital single titled "SYNK: COMPLaeXITY" on Monday. The release features four solo tracks, one from each member, according to SM Entertainment. The songs were first premiered during the group's concerts at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea Dispatches Second Disaster Relief Team to Nepal for Flood Recovery

South Korea sent a second overseas emergency relief team to Nepal on Friday to assist with reconstruction and recovery following devastating floods last month. The eight member Korea Disaster Relief Team departed at 2:55 a.m. aboard a KC-330 military transport aircraft and was…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korean Gender Minister Demands Google Take Responsibility for Victim Data Leak

Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong stated on Friday that Google must be held legally responsible if violations are discovered regarding the leak of personal data belonging to digital sex crime victims. The leaked information, which included names and contact details of…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

President Lee Jae Myung's Approval Rating Hits Record Low of 38 Percent

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 38 percent, according to a Gallup Korea poll of 1,000 people released Friday. This marks the first time the president's popularity has dipped below 40 percent since he took office in June last year. The…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

Former President Yoon Faces Rulings and Sentencing Requests in Multiple Trials

A Seoul court is scheduled to rule Friday on charges against former President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding the 2023 appointment of former Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup as ambassador to Australia. The Seoul Central District Court will decide on charges of abuse of power and aiding a…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea Exports Surge 83 Percent in Early September

South Korea's exports rose nearly 83 percent year on year during the first 10 days of September, reaching a record high for that period. According to data from the Korea Customs Service released Friday, outbound shipments totaled 35 billion US dollars between September 1 and…

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning

South Korea's Economic Recovery Remains Solid Due to Export Growth

South Korea's economy continues to show solid signs of recovery, supported by robust exports and improving domestic consumption, according to a Friday report from the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The monthly economic report, known as the Green Book, highlighted that exports…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Hyundai Steel signs first collective bargaining agreement with subcontractors under revised labor law

Hyundai Steel Co. has signed a collective bargaining agreement with workers from four of its subsidiaries, marking the first such deal between a primary contractor and subcontracted workers since the revised Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act took effect in March.…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

Gender Minister Nominee Yong Hye-in Refuses to Resign Assembly Seat

Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hye-in stated on Thursday that she intends to retain her National Assembly seat if appointed to the Cabinet. During a press conference, Yong argued that the law permits lawmakers to concurrently serve as Cabinet members. While…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

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