Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Koreans in Iran flee to embassy as U.S. airstrikes intensify

As U.S. attacks on Iran escalate, Koreans in the region are evacuating to the embassy in Tehran. Around 60 Koreans, including a former national football player, are seeking safety amid rising violence.

2026-03-02

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

Trump says he'll decide whether U.S. will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

Israel and Iran exchanged more attacks on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make up his mind within two weeks on whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict.

2025-06-20

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran

Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites.

2025-06-13

Diplomatic mission to free tanker seized in Iran fails

Korean diplomats negotiating the release of a Korean oil tanker left Iran empty-handed Tuesday after disagreeing over frozen Iranian funds and claims of pollution.

2021-01-13