South Korea

Massive fire engulfs South Korean warehouse

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A fire breaks out at E-Land Fashion's logistics center in Cheonan, about 90 kilometers south of Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

US nuclear aircraft carrier enters port in South Korea

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – US nuclear aircraft carrier George Washington arrived at the naval base in South Korea’s second largest city Busan on Wednesday.

US, South Korea sign trade deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump signed another deal on his swing through Asia, this time with South Korea's leader Lee Jae-myung.

Ambassador calls for presence of Iranian artists in S. Korea

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – South Korean ambassador to Iran expressed interest in facilitating opportunities for Iranian artists to perform and exhibit in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange.

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South Korea, Iran celebrate 63 years of diplomatic relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – In a vibrant celebration of cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tehran hosted the Korea-Iran Calligraphy Exhibition on October 23.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles, Seoul says

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – North Korea has fired several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korean media.

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.

South Korea to hide bomb shelter under public gym

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – South Korean authorities are planning to build the country’s first civilian nuclear bunker beneath a public gym, according to reports.

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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.

Iran, South Korea top diplomats hold talks in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian and South Korean top diplomats the UN Security Council held a meeting in New York.

Iran U17 handball team beats S Korea to win Asia title

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian handball team was crowned in the 1st Asian Men's U-17 Handball Championship 2025 on Thursday after beating the South Korean opponent.

Iranian climber wins bronze at World Championships

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian climber secured fourth place at the World Climbing Championships in South Korea.

Iran, South Korea FMs discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister and his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun held a phone call on Friday to discuss bilateral relations and international issues.

Kim’s sister warns South Korea against drills with US

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Kim Yo Jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, warned Seoul against drills with the US.

S. Korea drafts new UN resolution on Iran sanctions snapback

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – South Korea on Monday finalized a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would permanently lift sanctions on Iran.

Iran wins S. Korea at FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran gained a diffiuclt victory in its third match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship on Saturday.

South Koran oil tanker catches fire, kills 1, injures 2

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – An oil tanker and a cargo ship caught fire in the southern coastal city of Yeosu early Saturday, killing one and leaving two others injured.

South Korea, US militaries to stage large-scale drills

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – South Korea and the United States will launch their annual large-scale military exercise this month to bolster readiness against North Korean threats

South Korean won listed for trade in Iran’s official exchange

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has added South Korean won (KRW) to the list of foreign currencies tradable in its official exchange market.

N. Korea rejects S. Korea’s new pres. call for reconciliation

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – North Korea has rejected the new South Korean President's call for reconciliation.

S Korean prosecutors seek drone chief nab over op in N Korea

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – South Korean prosecutors on Sunday said they have requested court approval to detain the head of the military drone unit as part of a probe into former President Yoon Suk Yeol and drone operations in North Korea.

14 people die in South Korea due to torrential rain

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Five days of torrential rain in South Korea has left at least 14 people dead and 12 more missing.

Ex-South Korean pres. indicted as investigation continues

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted on additional charges on Saturday as a special prosecutor continues investigating him for his short-lived declaration of martial law in December.

Moscow warns US, allies against threatening Russia, DPRK

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Moscow warned the US and its allies against threatening Russia and North Korea.

N. Korea, Russia reaffirm strong ties in top diplomats' talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met her Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Wonsan for the second round of strategic talks between the two countries, a day after Lavrov arrived in the city.

Court dismisses detention warrant for Yoon over martial law

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Seoul court on Wednesday dismissed a request to issue a detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol in connection with his declaration of martial law last year, the special counsel said.

Trump trade war threatens South Korea’s ‘survival’: New pres.

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Newly-elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that the global trade chaos sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs poses a threat to his country’s survival.  

Seoul hosts 7th Iran-South Korea political consultations

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The seventh meeting of the political talks between Iran and South Korea was held in Seoul on Saturday at the level of directors general of the foreign ministries of the two countries.

Early voting kicks off for South Korea presidential election

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Voters headed to polling stations across South Korea on Thursday morning as early voting began for the country’s snap presidential election, said local media reports.