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IMO Launches Operation to Rescue 11,000 Seafarers Stranded in Hormuz Strait IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated in a release on June 23 that "this large-scale operation will be carried out in close cooperation with all coastal states in the region, including Iran and Oman, as well as the United States and the maritime industry." "We have secured the necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified safe navigation conditions to support this operation," he emphasized, adding, "We remain committed to ensuring the safety of seafarers and the continuity of global trade." Following the outbreak of war in late February after invasions by the United States and Israel, Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz by threatening or attacking vessels. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:07 AM

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Press Conference: "My Role Is..." Kim Min-jae Reveals His Trust in Younger Teammates The national football team held a press conference to share their resolve ahead … SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:03 AM

Ronaldo 'Back' After Slump: "Felt Like I Had Retired This Past Week" Following the second match of Group K in the 2026 North and Central America World Cup against Uzbekistan, held at Houston Stadium in the United States on June 24 , Ronaldo shouted "I'm back!" twice toward the cameras. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:02 AM

Train Services Across Germany Halted Due to Communication System Failure Train services across Germany were temporarily halted on the night of June 23 due to a communication system failure, leaving passengers stranded. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:00 AM

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Hong Myung-bo Hints at Lineup Changes for South Africa Match: "Two or Three Positions Will Shift" The national football team held a press conference to share their resolve ahead … SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:52 AM

LUCY Shares Thoughts on KSPO DOME Concert: "A Dream Come True"; A Special Summer as a Full Group Band LUCY shared their deepened musical world and honest stories alongside promotions for their second studio album. SBS Star Jun 24, 2026 9:50 AM

Four More South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz; 26 South Korean Crew Members Onboard Following the passage of two South Korean vessels through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, four additional South Korean ships are now exiting the strait. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:48 AM

Died While Taking Photos: Swell Waves Strike Instantly Without Warning This is because they remain invisible until they reach the shore, suddenly turning into massive waves that crash down. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:37 AM

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries: Additional South Korean Vessels Exiting Strait of Hormuz Following the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, two South Korean vessels have already passed through the Strait of Hormuz, and additional South Korean ships are now in the process of exiting the strait. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:34 AM

U.S. Official: 'Complete Domestic Ownership of AI Hinders Progress; Must Not Discriminate Against U.S. Firms' Department of State's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, speaks at a seminar hosted by the National Bureau of Asian Research on "Digital Infrastructure Security in South Korea's AI Sector" in Washington D.C. SBS Jun 24, 2026 9:34 AM