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International
Iran: Iran's embassy in Seoul denied involvement in the HMM Namu incident, while also warning that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz requires compliance with its regulations due to heightened tensions.
South Korea: A South Korean-linked vessel, HMM Namu, was damaged in the Strait of Hormuz. South Korea is reviewing its position on joining US-led maritime operations.
May 07, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Iran: Iran is implicated in the attack on the HMM Namu, with its state media implying sovereign right to target vessels, although the Iranian government denies military involvement. Iran is also involved in a war with the United States and Israel.
South Korea: South Korea is the home country of the HMM Namu's operator and crew, and its government is conducting an investigation into the attack while facing criticism from the South Korea — People Power Party for its handling of the incident.
May 11, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: The Iran war and its retaliation to US-Israeli attacks disrupted 17% of LNG export capacity in Qatar, leading to higher LNG prices and a shift to coal in Asian markets.
South Korea: South Korea, another major LNG importer, significantly increased coal-fired power generation and experienced six-month lows in gas-fired power supply. Its coal imports are expected to rise by over 50% in May.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Iran: U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies.
South Korea: South Korea experienced its fastest consumer price increase in 21 months in April, primarily due to soaring fuel costs, which negatively impacts its economy and citizens.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iran: Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a naval blockade and attacks on commercial ships. It is reviewing a peace proposal from the United States but maintains its stance on controlling the strait, facing severe economic pressure from sanctions and a naval blockade.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship was reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Donald Trump urged South Korea to join the mission to reopen the strait.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
International
Iran: Iran has denied responsibility for the attack on HMM Namu, despite accusations from Donald Trump. Iran also sent a response to a US proposal for peace talks.
South Korea: South Korea is investigating the incident involving its operated vessel, HMM Namu, and is in contact with relevant countries, including Iran.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is engaged in negotiations with the United States, facing military and economic pressure, and its naval and air capabilities are claimed to be severely damaged.
South Korea: South Korea is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central party in the ongoing conflict and negotiations. It denied attacking the HMM Namu and is reviewing the US peace proposal while facing pressure from a naval blockade.
South Korea: South Korea is involved as its cargo ship, HMM Namu, was allegedly attacked, and it is urged by the United States to join efforts to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Iran: The ongoing war involving Iran is the primary cause of supply chain disruptions, increased raw material costs, and shipping delays, directly impacting the global condom industry and other sectors.
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
Iran: The ongoing war against Iran is cited as the primary reason for the depletion of United States weapons stockpiles, leading to potential delivery delays for European allies.
South Korea: South Korea, a US ally in Asia, depends on US weapons and is likely to experience delivery delays, prompting it to consider alternative defense suppliers.
May 01, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Iran: Iran is flexing its control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding tolls for safe passage, and is involved in a conflict with Israel-backed Hezbollah militia.
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central party in the conflict, facing a naval blockade and economic sanctions from the United States. Its actions, including restricting the Strait of Hormuz, have caused major disruptions to global oil and gas supplies and its economy is being destroyed by the blockade.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iran: Iran is actively engaged in military actions against the United States and the United Arab Emirates, firing missiles and drones, and has expanded its claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz. It is also involved in peace talks mediated by Pakistan.
South Korea: A South Korean vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and explosion.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Iran: Iran demonstrated its control over Middle East oil, forced a United States warship to turn back, and was implicated in a drone attack in the United Arab Emirates, escalating regional tensions.
South Korea: A South Korean merchant ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iran: The Iran war is throttling oil flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to a rapid depletion of global oil inventories and causing significant supply shocks.
South Korea: South Korea's oil stockpiles are comfortable, and the country is considering resuming refined-product exports.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran's actions, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates, are a direct cause of the ongoing conflict and global energy shock.
South Korea: South Korea is unsettled by Donald Trump's tariffs and disparagement of alliances, raising concerns about US reliability in future conflicts.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is suspected of being behind the drone strike on the Barakah nuclear power plant, escalating tensions and threatening the fragile ceasefire in the region. Iran has also been accused of launching drone and missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates and maintaining a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea helped build and operates the Barakah nuclear power plant. An official from Korea Electric Power Corporation confirmed no casualties or direct damage to the plant, though one reactor was briefly halted as a precaution.
May 16, 2026 · 128 articles
International
Iran: Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, using it as leverage against the United States. It has launched attacks on commercial ships and the United Arab Emirates, denying US claims of sinking its boats and accusing the US of violating the ceasefire.
South Korea: A South Korean ship, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the risk to international shipping.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
Business
Iran: Concerns about the Iran war and its impact on oil prices and global growth are noted as potential risks to the KOSPI's continued rally.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index reached record highs, and the government is pushing to become one of the top three AI powers globally. The country's stock market is experiencing a boom driven by AI chip demand.
May 06, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central belligerent in the conflict, engaging in attacks, considering peace proposals, and establishing an agency to control the Strait of Hormuz, which has significant economic implications.
South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a primary belligerent in the conflict, engaging in military actions, closing the Strait of Hormuz, and establishing a new agency to control shipping, leading to international condemnation and economic strain.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Iran: Iran responded to the US peace proposal, but also warned of retaliation against new US strikes and deployed drones in the Gulf, escalating tensions. Iran also blockaded the Strait of Hormuz and threatened any foreign warships in the strait.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo vessel, HMM Namu, was hit by unidentified aircraft and damaged by fire.
May 10, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a central party in the conflict, with its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz threatening a ceasefire. The potential for a complete and final agreement with Iran is driving market optimism.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi gained sharply, driven by strong buying of tech stocks.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Iran: Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, launched drone attacks on United Arab Emirates — Fujairah, and fired missiles and small boats at ships protected by the United States. Iran views the United States' efforts to reopen the strait as a violation of the ceasefire and has threatened to target foreign military forces in the strait. Iran also handed over a proposal for negotiations with the United States.
South Korea: South Korea was urged by Donald Trump to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged Iranian attack on a South Korean cargo ship, indicating potential involvement in the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Iran: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not bow down to the enemy, indicating a continued standoff with the United States.
South Korea: South Korea is part of the US Treasury Secretary's diplomatic tour, with discussions on economic security.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Iran: Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf, including missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates, in response to United States's actions. Iran maintains a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and has threatened further attacks.
South Korea: South Korea reported one of its merchant ships, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the broader risk to international shipping.
May 04, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Iran: Iran is a key topic of discussion during Donald Trump's visit to China, particularly regarding China's oil purchases and the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.
South Korea: South Korea is the location for pre-visit trade talks between He Lifeng and Scott Bessent, and also where Donald Trump and Xi Jinping previously met.
May 11, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Iran: Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including firing on and seizing ships, have escalated geopolitical tensions and contributed to rising crude oil and gasoline prices. The country is also engaged in stalled negotiations with the United States.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Iran: Iran is at war with the United States and Israel, leading to economic struggles, inflation, and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It is also accused of attacking Kuwait — Bubiyan Island.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: The ongoing war with Iran is a significant topic of discussion, with Donald Trump expected to encourage China to help resolve the conflict with Washington.
South Korea: South Korea served as the location for preparatory trade talks between US and Chinese officials, specifically at Incheon airport.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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