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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Korea’s ‘fake news’ law is live, and it can cost you five times the damage
Post something a South Korean court later rules false, and it could cost you five times the damage. The country’s new “fake news” law is now in force, and journalists are alarmed. South Korea has begun enforcing a tough law against false information online, the Associated Press reports. Courts can now award punitive damages of [] This story continues at The Next Web
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Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
[Q&A] Korea's 'fake news' law is in force — what you need to know
[Q&A] Korea's 'fake news' law is in force — what you need to know
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 7, 2026
South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect
South Korean law targeting ‘fake news’ takes effect
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this w...
The korea Herald News
· Jun 21, 2026
Scams targeting foreign nationals soar amid K-culture tourism boom
As more fans from overseas travel to South Korea for concerts, merchandise and other cultural experiences, police data has shown a sharp rise in fraud reports filed by foreign nationals. According to data from the National Police Agency released Sunday, the number of foreign nationals who reported fraud in Korea nearly quadrupled in a year, rising from 5,307 cases in 2023 to 19,907 last year. Some cases have involved Korean cultural content, including K-pop merchandise and concert ticket purchas
Reclaim the Net
· Jul 10, 2026
South Korea’s Fake News Law Puts a Price on Online Speech
Washington calls it censorship, the opposition calls it a gag law, and the ruling party calls it protection. The post South Korea’s Fake News Law Puts a Price on Online Speech appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.
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· Jul 11, 2026
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