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Two Koreans detained in Iran on smuggling charges

Two Korean nationals have been detained in Iran over alleged smuggling, diplomatic sources said Monday.

2025-12-01

Korea and Iran hold working-level talks on bilateral cooperation

Korea and Iran have held working-level policy talks to discuss ways to advance bilateral cooperation, the foreign ministry said Monday, as the two countries seek to keep relations on a recovery track following the lifting of the Iranian asset freeze.

2025-12-01

Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for football officials

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the United States denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.

2025-11-30

Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities

Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities "with greater strength", Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear weapon.

2025-11-02

UN's new sanctions on Iran will have limited impact on Korea

The foreign ministry said Sunday the United Nations' move to reinstate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program is expected to have a limited impact on Korea.

2025-09-28

U.S. to Iranian officials attending UN: No shopping sprees in New York

The United States has imposed strict limits on the Iranian delegation attending the UN General Assembly in New York, curbing their movement and banning access to wholesale stores and luxury goods.

2025-09-23

For CNN's Mark Thompson, AI and Trump offer challenges, opportunities

CNN CEO Mark Thompson, reflecting on the past two years of work to innovate in the age of short-form consumption and rising political tensions, — not to mention AI — says that the future looks bright so long as innovation hits its full potential.

2025-09-23

Korea takes next UN step in Iran sanctions snapback process

Korea on Monday finalized a draft UN Security Council resolution that would permanently lift sanctions on Iran — a move it is required to take as current president of the 15-member body — but a vote has not yet been scheduled, diplomats said.

2025-09-09

U.S. considers banning Iranians from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

The United States is considering restricting Iranian diplomats' shopping at Costco during United Nations meetings alongside potential travel bans on several delegations.

2025-09-05

Iran sets up new defence council in wake of war with Israel

Iran's top security body approved the establishment of a National Defence Council on Sunday, according to state media, following a short air war with Israel in June that was Iran's most acute military challenge since the 1980s war with Iraq.

2025-08-04