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South Korea Pushes for Safe Passage of Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 13, 2026 Dogeon Lim www.koreatimes.co.kr South Korea is working to secure the safe passage of its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Currently, 26 Korean-flagged vessels and 180 crew members remain stuck in the strategic waterway due to ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to government officials, President Lee Jae Myung ordered a review of possible humanitarian aid to Iran as a diplomatic e
Dogeon Lim
Apr 13
South Korean Nationals Remain in Iran as Unrest Continues
Jan 25, 2026 Seoyeong Kim www.koreaherald.com About 50 South Korean nationals are still staying in Iran as political unrest continues, although large protests have recently decreased. The unrest began as public demonstrations against economic difficulties and government policies, and it quickly spread across major cities. These events raised serious concerns about public safety and political stability in the country. The Iranian government responded by strengthening security
Seoyeon Kim
Jan 25
China-Japan Diplomatic Tension over Taiwan
Dec 1, 2025 Doyoung Lim www.bbc.com The current tension between China and Japan was ignited during a Japanese parliamentary meeting on 7 November. During the session, Sanae Takaichi was asked whether a contingency involving Taiwan could qualify as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan. Takaichi responded that it could, invoking a legal term under Japan’s security legislation. A “survival-threatening situation” refers to circumstances in which an armed attack on a forei
Doyoung Lim
Dec 1, 2025
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