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Protesters in Seoul call for Israel's full pullout from Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – On the second anniversary of the Gaza massacre, South Korean activists gathered in central Seoul to condemn the Israeli regime’s atrocities and demand an end to the blockade.

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Snapback sanctions on Iran to have limited impact on Seoul

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry of South Korea suggests that the snapback sanctions against the Iranian nuclear program will have a limited impact on Korean businesses.

Seoul says N. Korea has given Russia 200 long-range artillery

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – North Korea has delivered Moscow "some 11,000 troops, missiles, 200 pieces of long-range artillery and a substantial amount of ammunition," the South Korean official said on Tuesday.

Huge fire breaks out at S Korea’s language museum

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – A museum in South Korea which showcases the history of Korean alphabet caught fire on Saturday, producing dramatic plumes, officials said.

S. Korean parliament rejects martial law in S Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – South Korean parliament has voted to defy the president by lifting his declaration of martial law.

Seoul says it may start sending lethal weapon to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) –  The authorities of the Republic of Korea are considering a proposal for gradually toughening the stance on arms supplies to Ukraine.

South Korean football fans cheer for Palestine (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The local media in Palestine announced the massive support of fans for the Palestinians especially the people of Gaza during the South Korea and Palestine football match in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier.

Tehran, Seoul exchange experiences in urban regeneration

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Within the cooperation framework of the UN-Habitat, Tehran and Seoul shared experiences regarding their approaches to urban regeneration with the centrality of community and neighborhood.

Korea's 4.8 Magnitude Quake Shake Buildings in Seoul

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – South Korea was rocked by one of its strongest earthquake in years when a magnitude 4.8 temblor hit a southwestern region Wednesday, shaking buildings in Seoul some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north.

N Korea condemns denuclearization call at neighbors' summit

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – North Korea condemned China, Japan and South Korea for committing to denuclearize the Korean peninsula, describing their joint declaration as a "grave political provocation" that violates its sovereignty.

'Between the Cliffs' to go on screen in South Korea

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Directed by Mokhtar Abdollahi, the Iranian movie 'Between the Cliffs' will go on screen at the Seoul International Children's Film Festival (SICFF).

Teachers hold large-scale rally in South Korean capital

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of teachers staged a large-scale protest in downtown Seoul, Saturday, calling for the normalization of public education, after a colleague took her own life at an elementary school last week.

1 killed, 3 wounded in South Korea knife attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A knife-wielding man stabbed at least four pedestrians on a street in the South Korean capital, Seoul, on Friday, killing one person, police said.

Massive fire in South Korean capital forces evacuations

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – About 500 people were evacuated on Friday after fire broke out in a shanty town in the South Korean capital, Seoul, fire authorities said.

Multiple people dead after horror bus crash in South Korea

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Several people have died and at least 55 vehicles have been damaged after a bus crashed into a truck and started a major fire inside the tunnel near Seoul, South Korea.

S Korea orders striking steel, petchem truckers back to work

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – South Korea ordered striking truckers in the steel and petrochemical industries to return to work on Thursday, widening a back-to-work decree beyond the cement industry amid a prolonged nationwide strike.

Train derails in central Seoul, injuring dozens of passengers

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A train derailed in central Seoul on Sunday, injuring some 30 passengers, the operator said.

Saudi crown prince likely to visit S. Korea this month

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could visit South Korea this month after initially shelving the plan, officials said Wednesday.

S Korea says would respond to Pyongyang missile launch

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff reacted to North Korea's missile launch on Wednesday, saying that they would respond decisively.

Iran condoles S. Korea over Seoul festive stampede victims

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani expressed condolence over the death of 151 people at a festival in the South Korean capital last night.