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Two South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz, First Since Cease-Fire Agreement Two South Korean vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following a cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran to open the waterway. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:11 AM

Mid-June Exports Hit Record High of $62 Billion, Semiconductor Share Exceeds 40% Semiconductors led the growth, accounting for more than 40% of total exports. According to the Korea Customs Service on Monday, June 22, the preliminary export value for the period of June 1–20 stood at $62 billion, a 60.4% increase compared to the same period last year. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:10 AM

Arrest Warrant Denied for Police Officer Who Fled DUI Checkpoint Gimpo Police Station in Gyeonggi Province announced today that the arrest warrant for the officer in his 30s, identified as A and affiliated with the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency, was dismissed. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:10 AM

"Heads at Others' Feet": 9 People in a 5-Pyeong Cell... Correctional Officers at Breaking Point "We will begin roll call shortly. Everyone, sit up straight." On June 17, when the daytime high reached 33°C at Cheongju Women's Prison in North Chungcheong Province, a correctional officer shouted from the end of the hallway in the presence of reporters. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:05 AM

Iranian Hardliner Claims Negotiating Team Violated Supreme Leader's Instructions, Revealing 'Rift at the Top' Lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian, who also serves as the deputy chair of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, appeared on Iranian state television on June 21, local time, claiming he had seen confidential letters from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei and accusing the negotiating team of abusing its authority. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:00 AM

Kim Jong-kook Explains Why He Is Wearing a Tight Jersey on 'Running Man': "It's All for Cho Yu-min" Kim Jong-kook showed off his extraordinary physique. On the episode of SBS's 'Running Man' that aired on the 21st, the cast held a 'Running Man Summer Soccer-cation' race to celebrate the World Cup. SBS Star Jun 22, 2026 9:51 AM

'Dark Horse' Cape Verde Secures Another Point in Draw Against Uruguay Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay in their Group H second match of the 2026 World Cup, held at Miami Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Monday . SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:48 AM

Team Hong Myung-bo Arrives in Monterrey for South Africa Clash Amid Warm Welcome The national football team has arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, the site of their final group stage match for the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:48 AM

Only 22% of Americans See Iran MOU as Favorable to U.S., Yet 78% Support Ending War According to a CBS News report on June 21 , a poll conducted in partnership with YouGov revealed that only 22% of respondents viewed the U.S.-Iran MOU as more advantageous to the United States. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:40 AM

Trump Boasts "Best Economy Ever," Yet Polls Show Lowest Approval Ratings U.S. President Donald Trump praised his own administration's performance on June 21 , claiming that "the economy is the best it has ever been." In a congratulatory message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, for Father's Day, he wrote, "Our Country is doing great. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:39 AM