Korea Joongang Daily
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Two dead after fire breaks out in Uiwang apartment building Thursday morning

Two people died after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Uiwang, Gyeonggi, on Thursday morning, fire authorities confirmed.

2026-04-30

Fire breaks out at Gyeongju petroleum facility, prompting evacuation alerts for nearby residents

A fire broke out at a petroleum-handling facility in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Monday, prompting emergency evacuation alerts for nearby residents.

2026-04-28

Trump has not set deadline to receive 'unified' proposal from Iran: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump has not set a firm deadline for Iran to submit a "unified" peace proposal, the White House said Wednesday, dismissing a report that he has given Iran three to five days to provide its coherent response.

2026-04-23

Chinese national sent to prosecution over deadly warehouse fire in Wando

A Chinese national arrested for causing a fire at a cold storage warehouse that left two firefighters dead was referred to the prosecution Wednesday, police said.

2026-04-22

Trump extends cease-fire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States will extend a cease-fire with Iran until Tehran submits a "unified" proposal and bilateral discussions are "concluded, one way or the other."

2026-04-22

Arson suspect found dead on property after mother-in-law killed in house fire

The suspected perpetrator of an arson in Hadong County, South Gyeongsang, that killed his mother-in-law was found dead near the scene, police said Tuesday.

2026-04-21

Wildfire breaks out in Gangwon, extinguished after 1 hour and 20 minutes

A wildfire broke out in Yangyang County, Gangwon, on Tuesday morning. Forest and fire authorities extinguished the main blaze at around 9:05 a.m., approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes after the fire broke out.

2026-04-21

Trump says new Iran deal will be 'far better' than 2015 nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday a new deal with Iran that his administration seeks to clinch will be "far better" than the 2015 nuclear agreement struck under former President Barack Obama.

2026-04-21

Wildfire in Andong extinguished within about an hour

A fire broke out in Andong, North Gyeongsang, on Saturday, but it was extinguished within about an hour.

2026-04-18

Veterans Ministry to fly national flags at half-mast to mourn two firefighters who died in line of duty

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs will hoist the national flags at half-mast on Tuesday at its offices and national cemeteries across the country to pay respects to two firefighters killed in a warehouse fire earlier this week.

2026-04-14