Lee Jae-myung Vows Tough Punishment for Syringe Hoarding as U.S.-Iran Talks Eyed Lee Jae-myung: Syringe hoarding is antisocial; violators will be punished President Lee Jae-myung said he would deal sternly with companies accused of stockpiling syringes after a special crackdown by health authorities found widespread violations.  In a post Friday on X, formerly Twitter, Lee said he had instructed the Cabinet to keep up enforcement and to take all possible follow-up steps, including swift investigations, strict punishment and maximum administrative penalties, for conf April 25, 2026

Iran Foreign Minister Delivers Tehran’s Ceasefire Terms to Pakistan Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered Tehran’s position on ending the war to Pakistani officials, according to reports. Yonhap reported that after arriving in Islamabad on the 25th, Araghchi met with Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, and conveyed Iran’s perspective and considerations on a ceasefire. Munir is seen as a key figure mediating U.S.-Iran talks. The two sides were reported to have discussed the latest developments related to a ceasefire and ways to cooperate to April 25, 2026

Iran Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan Army Chief as Truce With U.S. Holds Iran’s foreign minister, whose country is in a temporary truce with the United States, met with a key Pakistani figure in Islamabad, Pakistan’s role as a mediator drew renewed attention. Yonhap reported on the 25th that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir in the Pakistani capital. Munir has been involved in U.S.-Iran talks aimed at ending the war and is described as a central figure in Pakistan’s government. Details of the meeting we April 25, 2026

Michael Jackson Estate Rejects New Child Sex Abuse Claims as Money-Driven Lawsuit New allegations have surfaced that the late pop star Michael Jackson sexually abused minors during his lifetime, claims his estate has forcefully denied as a bid for money. People and other outlets reported on April 24 (local time) that four siblings from the Cascio family said in a recent interview with The New York Times that Jackson sexually abused them when they were children. The siblings filed a lawsuit on Feb. 27 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California aga April 25, 2026

Lottery Winner Says Set Purchase Led to Pension Lottery 720+ First Prize, Four Second Prizes "As soon as I saw the first ticket was a second prize, I figured the first prize must be in the set, so I checked the rest." With attention focused on Donghaeng Lottery’s Lotto draw No. 1221, a winner of Pension Lottery 720+ draw No. 302 — one first-prize ticket and four second-prize tickets — has shared a story that is drawing interest. In a post on Donghaeng Lottery’s winners’ board, the winner said they usually wait a week or two before checking results, but that day the pen April 25, 2026

Trump Administration Expands Federal Execution Methods to Include Firing Squad The Trump administration said it will allow firing squads as a method for carrying out federal executions. According to Yonhap News Agency and Reuters on the 25th, the U.S. Justice Department said in a recent report that it will add firing squads, the electric chair and gas asphyxiation as alternative methods, citing difficulties obtaining lethal-injection drugs. Lethal injection is currently the most common execution method in the United States. The department said it plans to broaden t April 25, 2026

Singer Soyou’s Hannam-dong Villa Draws Attention for 13 Million Won Monthly Rent Singer Soyou’s upscale villa in Seoul’s Hannam-dong neighborhood has been shown publicly, drawing attention to the city’s ultra-high monthly rental market. A video titled “Soyou’s home revealed: 13 million won monthly rent” was posted Thursday afternoon on the YouTube channel “Lee Chang-sub&Jeo Chang-sub.” The video shows Lee Chang-sub visiting Soyou’s home. Soyou said she has lived there for six years and is preparing to move soon. The home is part of a cluster of luxury villas in H April 25, 2026

Zelenskyy Says Russian Barrage Kills 4, Wounds More Than 30 Across Ukraine Russia again attacked targets across Ukraine, leaving more than 30 people killed or wounded.  According to Yonhap News Agency on the 25th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that overnight Russian strikes killed four people and injured more than 30.  From the previous night into early morning, Russia launched 619 drones and 47 missiles.  The attacks focused on areas including Dnipro, Odesa, Kharkiv and Chernihiv, where nearby facilities were reported to have co April 25, 2026

Lee Jae-myung vows tough punishment for syringe hoarding, price-gouging President Lee Jae-myung said he will deal sternly with companies caught hoarding syringes, calling it antisocial profiteering that exploits a community crisis. In a post Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter, Lee said he instructed the Cabinet to take all possible follow-up steps, including continued crackdowns, swift investigations, tough punishment and the maximum administrative penalties for confirmed violations. He also wrote, “What’s the point of living well alone? Let’s live toget April 25, 2026

U.S. Energy Exports Hit Record as Hormuz Closure Spurs Demand Amid Iran War The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war has pushed U.S. energy exports to record levels. According to Yonhap News Agency and The Wall Street Journal, Asian and European buyers cut off from Middle Eastern supplies are turning to U.S. crude oil and liquefied natural gas, or LNG. Last week, U.S. exports of crude and petroleum products averaged 12.9 million barrels a day, a record high. U.S. exports of crude and LNG to Asia in March and April rose about 30% from a year earlier. April 25, 2026