Trump agrees to 2-week cease-fire with Iran, 'subject to' Hormuz Strait reopening

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan’s request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-08

U.S. strikes reported on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub

U.S. forces have struck military facilities on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, according to a Tuesday report by U.S. media outlet Axios that cited anonymous sources.

2026-04-07

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's Kharg Island, power plants if deal is not reached 'shortly'

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to "completely obliterate" Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil hub, its power plants and oil wells if a peace deal with the United States is not "shortly" reached.

2026-03-31

Jeju draws NASA’s eye with unusual cloud formation

A distinctive cloud pattern that looked like braided twists stretching across the sky near Jeju Island was captured by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) satellite, NASA said Tuesday as it released images of the area.

2026-02-26

Exports from Jeju boom in 2025 as nation logs 3.6% rise in outbound shipments

According to a regional economic report released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics on Friday, national exports rose 3.6 percent on year in 2025, with outbound shipments increasing in 12 cities and provinces and decreasing in five.

2026-02-20

Shooter targeted family members at deadly Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son,, authorities said.

2026-02-18

K-pop rockers FT Island renew contract with FNC Entertainment, marking 19 years together

FT Island, a boy band that popularized the K-pop rock genre in Korea in the 2000s, has renewed its contract with agency FNC Entertainment as the group marks 19 busy years since its debut.

2026-01-29

Korean Air to operate mileage-only flights on Jeju route during Lunar New Year holiday

Korean Air will operate special mileage-exclusive flights on its domestic route connecting Seoul and the country's southern resort island of Jeju next month to accommodate the Lunar New Year holiday travel demand, the company said Monday.

2026-01-19

Migrant workers find a welcoming home in smalltown Korea

Kobiljon, a 42-year-old migrant worker to Korea from Uzbekistan, shared his New Year’s wish over a glass of beer on Dec. 27, 2025 — to play a song on the guitar that sounded like rain falling on his hometown.