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South Korea
MediaBias News has published 23 stories involving South Korea, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea fires strategic missile with AI, sister says
North Korea announced it conducted a firing drill involving an intermediate-range strategic missile on Saturday. Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un, stated the missile used artificial intelligence and had a special flight mode, capable of changing its orbit at low altitude.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · UkraineSouth Korea threatens Ukraine over North Korean soldier transfer
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has threatened "additional measures" against Ukraine unless Kyiv publicly apologizes for disclosing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers. Seoul claims Ukraine breached a non-disclosure agreement, while Kyiv describes the dispute as a "diplomatic misunderstanding."
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump to announce $200 billion South Korean investment in US projects
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in U.S. projects. The investments would include the Alaska LNG pipeline, eight nuclear power plants, and a Texas power generation facility, according to White House officials.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & SecuritySouth Korea says North Korean mines caused DMZ blast
South Korea's Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul stated that North Korean mines caused a blast in the Demilitarised Zone that injured personnel. The incident is considered a violation of the Korean War armistice agreement, and Seoul said it would take corresponding measures.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea's Lee to propose phased North Korea denuclearization at UN
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.'
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korea launches two missiles; US, Japan, S. Korea hold talks
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.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesRubio meets Asian allies ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday. The meetings occurred ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for Thursday.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · European UnionEurope faces Q4 jet fuel deficit as South Korea increases exports
Europe is projected to experience a jet fuel deficit in the fourth quarter of 2026. This comes as inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub reach a seven-year low, leading Europe to seek supplies from countries like South Korea.
European Union3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korean President: Trump Wants Dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
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.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · United StatesSouth Korea and US agree on $22.3bn Texas gas plant investment
South Korea and the United States have reportedly agreed on the size of Seoul's planned investment in a gas project in Texas, estimated at around $22.3 billion. The project aims to build a 6.3-gigawatt gas plant in Encinal, Texas, to meet rising power demand for AI data centres.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korea reviews military options for Hormuz Strait
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.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAsia Manufacturing Expands in August Driven by AI Hardware Demand
Manufacturing activity across Asia expanded in August, with China, Japan, and South Korea reporting growth. This expansion was primarily driven by strong global demand for artificial intelligence hardware, particularly semiconductors and computers, which helped offset rising costs and economic uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · RussiaSouth Korea Scrambles Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea announced it scrambled fighter jets after multiple Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone. The aircraft did not violate sovereign airspace, marking the second such incident in recent weeks.
Russia3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
PoliticsSouth Korea and US ministers discuss North Korea cooperation
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Monday, August 24. They agreed to maintain close communication and cooperation on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue, according to Seoul. The U.S. State Department confirmed a discussion on 'a range of issues in the U.S.-ROK Alliance'.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Conflict & SecurityNorth Korea fires 10 short-range missiles during US-South Korea drills
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on 20 August 2026, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Kim Jong Un. The launch coincided with joint US-South Korea military drills, which Pyongyang called a provocation despite their reduced scale.
4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificSouth Korea puts North Korea’s nuclear arsenal at 80 to 120 warheads, above Trump’s 57
South Korea’s defence minister told lawmakers North Korea likely has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads, a figure far higher than the 57 U.S. President Donald Trump cited. Ahn declined to say whether Trump’s number implied U.S. recognition of North Korea’s nuclear status, and reiterated Seoul’s opposition to hosting U.S. tactical nuclear weapons.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesTrump to meet Kim Jong Un in 2026, cites 57 North Korean nuclear weapons
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, stating Kim possesses 57 nuclear weapons. Trump did not discuss denuclearisation as an objective and ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, a move South Korea said it was not notified of in advance.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 77 · Hype 18
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificWang Yi visits South Korea amid US-South Korea tensions over military drills
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in South Korea on 19 August 2026 for a two-day visit, meeting President Lee Jae Myung and senior officials. The trip follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, prompting regional reactions.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Politics · Asia-PacificSouth Korea proposes peace talks as North Korea ignores offer and fires warning shots
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed formal peace talks to end the Korean War, replacing the 1953 armistice. North Korea ignored the offer and state media focused on internal celebrations. South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border, the first such incident this year.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificNorth Korean soldiers cross DMZ line for first time in 2026, prompting South Korean warning shots
South Korean forces fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line in the eastern DMZ, marking the first such violation in 2026. The soldiers returned to their side after the shots. Reports confirm 17 similar crossings occurred last year.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Politics · Asia-PacificLee Jae Myung proposes four-year presidential term with re-election in South Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow presidents a four-year term with the possibility of re-election, aiming to reduce the concentration of power under the current system. The reform would require approval from at least 200 members of the National Assembly.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Asia-PacificAI divination tools replace blind fortune tellers in South Korea’s Mia village
A community of blind fortune tellers near Seoul, once home to 70 or 80 practitioners, now has fewer than 20. Customers are switching from in-person consultations to AI-based divination tools, though the industry’s value reached $986 million in 2024.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 35