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Sweet Taste of Darkness to vie at Guro Intl. Kids Film Fest

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Directed by Iranian filmmaker by Mitra Rais Mohammadi, the short film "Sweet Taste of Darkness" has managed to enter the competition section of the Seoul Guro International Kids Film Festival.

Iran releases seized South Korean ship: Khatibzadeh

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that following the completion of the investigation into the violating of the rules by South Korean ship, the prosecutor ordered the ship's release.

Seoul nominates ex-advisor as foreign minister

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – South Korea's president on Wednesday nominated a former top national security adviser as the next foreign minister of the country, local media reported.

Qatar voices readiness to mediate between Tehran, Seoul

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Qatari Foreign Minister expressed the readiness of Doha to mediate between Tehran and Seoul over the seizure of a South Korean tanker.

South Korean deputy FM due in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Choi Jong-Kun is scheduled to visit Iran to hold talks over a recently seized tanker in the Persian Gulf waters, according to Korean media.

FM spox urges Seoul to behave 'rationally' over seized tanker

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called on Seoul to behave rationally in dealing with Tehran’s seizure of a South Korean vessel due to technical issues.

Iran envoy, Korean FM official meet to discuss tanker seizure

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador in Seoul met with a South Korean foreign ministry official on Tuesday to address the seizure of an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf waters.

S Korea detects 1st UK Covid-19 cases: KDCA

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) announced the discovery of three cases of the new variant of the coronavirus which is more transmissible than others.

Tehran warns Seoul over blocking oil revenues

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament’s Vice-Speaker lambasted the South Korean government for freezing of Iran’s oil revenues under the US pressure.

Iran tells S Korea:

Tehran-Seoul ties should not be subject to US interventions

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran has criticized South Korea for following the United States’ interventions, which have undermined Tehran-Seoul mutual relations.

Iran embassy condemns Brian Hook's claims in interview with Yonhap

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Seoul has issued a statement condemning the remarks by the US Special Envoy for Iran Brian Hook in a recent interview with Yonhap.

S Korea eager to promote all-out ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Moon Hee-sang says his country is keen on exploring the ways to boost all-out cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Rouhani appoints ‘Saeed Badamchi Shabestari’ as new envoy to S Korea

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Saeed Badamchi Shabestari has been appointed the Iranian ambassador to South Korea through the Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s suggestion and President Rouhani’s approval.

‘The Last Embrace’ to vie at Seoul intl. short filmfest

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iranian short film ‘The Last Embrace’ will compete at Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival (SESIFF 2018).

Iranian students shine at international math event

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iranian students totally collected 40 medals in 2018 World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) and finished the event as runner-up.