voakorea.com media bias and reliability
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What voakorea.com has been covering
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
voakorea.com reported it asWhite House: “U.S. and South Korean Leaders Hold Brief Meeting… Discuss North Korea Cooperation, etc.” (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung plans to propose a phased denuclearization strategy for North Korea at the UN General Assembly. He stated that both South Korea and the United States are open to re-engaging with Pyongyang, describing the approach as 'stop, reduction and dismantlement.'
voakorea.com reported it asUN General Assembly High-Level Week Opens… Attention Focused on US and South Korean Leaders’ Messages to North Korea (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, causing minor injuries to two crew members. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident, and authorities are investigating.
voakorea.com reported it asOil Tanker Attacked Immediately After US Military Announces "Hormuz Oil and Gas Shipments Reach Highest Level in Six Months" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This marked the country's 14th launch of the year. Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan held consultations to share information and discuss responses.
voakorea.com reported it asGermany “Strongly Condemns North Korea’s Missile Launch”… Japan “Stern Protest to North Korea” (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
voakorea.com reported it asPresident Lee Jae-Myung to Deliver Keynote Address at UN General Assembly on the 22nd... "Separate Meeting with President Trump Scheduled" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. He also stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for saving lives and called Sharif a 'terrific man'.
voakorea.com reported it asPresident Lee Jae-Myung to Deliver Keynote Address at UN General Assembly on the 22nd... "Separate Meeting with President Trump Scheduled" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
voakorea.com reported it asPresident Lee: “No Involvement in War, Intervention, or Troop deployment... Regarding Investment in the U.S., There Are Parts Difficult to Agree to, so Discussions Are underway.” (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
voakorea.com reported it asLindsey Graham's Bill on Russia and Iran Sanctions Passes House (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
voakorea.com reported it asSouth Korean Court Orders North Korea to Compensate for Bombing of Kaesong Liaison Office... First Lawsuit by South Korean Government Against North Korea (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
voakorea.com reported it asPresident Trump: “Russia and Ukraine Agree to Halt Attacks on Energy Facilities” (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
voakorea.com reported it as25 Years Since the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks… Memories of That Day Honored in New York (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
The Kremlin has stated it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. However, Russian officials indicated it is too early to discuss specific locations or dates for any potential negotiations.
voakorea.com reported it as"U.S. Special Envoy Meets Zelensky Following Putin..."Seeking Diplomatic Solution" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Cambodia's army announced it will resume joint military exercises with the United States in February next year. The drills, named 'Exercise Angkor Sentinel 2027,' were suspended in 2017. The resumption follows recent high-level meetings aimed at improving relations, though US concerns about Cambodia's ties to China remain.
voakorea.com reported it as"U.S.-South Korea-Japan 'Freedom Edge' Joint Exercise Begins..."Defense Training to Respond to North Korean Nuclear and Missile Threats" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
South Korea is reviewing military options, including potential asset deployment, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. While media reports suggest preparations are underway, officials state no final decision has been reached.
voakorea.com reported it asSenior Blue House Official: "Considering 'Military Contribution' to Hormuz" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
A glacier collapse, not an earthquake, caused the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, according to the United States Geological Survey. The event sent ice, rock, and debris into a river, causing catastrophic flooding. Experts are now concerned about the potential for a second flood.
voakorea.com reported it asOne Week Since Floods in Nepal and Tibet... Rescue Teams Continue Search for Missing Persons (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Russia launched a large aerial assault on Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions using missiles and drones. At least 11 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded, including children. Ukrainian forces reported destroying most of the incoming aerial targets.
voakorea.com reported it asRussia Attacks Ukrainian Capital Kiew for the Sixth day... at Least 12 People Died (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy confirming the waterway is demined. He issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening immediate destruction for any vessel attempting to lay new mines.
voakorea.com reported it asU.S. Central Command: "Iranian Mines in Strait of Hormuz Completely Removed... Sea Route Opened" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Nikolay Mladenov, the official leading President Trump's Gaza ceasefire initiative, has criticized Israel for continued attacks on the territory. He warned the UN Security Council that these strikes risk derailing the plan to disarm Hamas and could lead to further conflict.
voakorea.com reported it asPeace Commission Official Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes... Warning "The Alternative Is the Next War" (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant project are missing and 10 others are stranded after a flash flood in Nepal. South Korea's Foreign Ministry has established a task force and plans to send a response team to the affected Rasuwa district.
voakorea.com reported it asHundreds Dead and Missing in Large-Scale Floods in Nepal (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
A 24-year-old Nepali labourer survived a flash flood by clinging to a mango tree after being swept away by a torrent of mud and rock. The disaster has killed at least 150 people and left hundreds missing in Nepal.
voakorea.com reported it asHundreds Dead and Missing in Large-Scale Floods in Nepal (opens voakorea.com in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 37
- Reports listed
- 39
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Across the 37 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than voakorea.com’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 27 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 28 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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