'Permanent Exemption of Hormuz Tolls' vs. 'Right to Collect Fees Recognized': Key Disagreements Remain While the signing of a memorandum of understanding scheduled for June 19, local time, has bought 60 days for follow-up negotiations, concerns are rising that these differences in positions could remain a trigger and potentially reignite physical conflict. SBS Jun 15, 2026 11:54 PM
Declaring 'End-of-War Agreement' on Birthday and Attending UFC: Why the Rush? We now connect to Washington to gauge the atmosphere in the United States. Correspondent Lee Hanseok, how is the U.S. SBS Jun 15, 2026 11:41 PM
End of War Agreement Reached After 106 Days; Signing Ceremony in Geneva on the 19th The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war after 106 days of conflict. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:18 PM
"No Tolls" vs. "Service Fees": When Will Normalization Occur? The previous memorandum of understanding includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:18 PM
"Still Skeptical" vs. "Ready to Move"... Tense Wait for Developments South Korean vessels and crew members stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are closely monitoring the situation with a sense of caution. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:18 PM
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Reaches 181 One Month After Outbreak Declaration One month after the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an Ebola outbreak on May 15, the cumulative number of confirmed cases has surpassed 800, with the death toll exceeding 180. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:39 PM
Iran Media Claims U.S. Recognizes Right to Collect Hormuz Strait Transit Fees and Iran, set to be signed on the 19th , recognizes Iran's right to collect "transit fees" for the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:35 PM
UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s; 83% of Parents Support Move Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on June 15 that this measure is intended to "give children back their childhood." The ban covers social media platforms including X , Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:23 PM
Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks... Japan Requests "Swift Passage" for Vessels Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for 20 minutes, starting at 4:30 p.m. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:01 PM
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Southeast of Mati, Philippines local time on June 15, the Korea Meteorological Administration reported, citing foreign observation agencies. SBS Jun 15, 2026 7:00 PM