Pakistan PM Welcomes U.S. Extension of Iran Ceasefire, Hopes for Peace Deal in Second Talks Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s prime minister, welcomed the United States’ announcement extending a ceasefire with Iran and voiced hope for progress in follow-up talks. In a post Monday on X, Sharif thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for accepting Pakistan’s request to extend the ceasefire. He said he hoped both sides would continue to observe the truce and reach a comprehensive peace agreement in a second round of talks planned in Islamabad to permanently end the conflict. Pakist April 22, 2026

South Korean Won Opens Sharply Lower as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall, Oil Jumps The South Korean won opened sharply weaker against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as uncertainty over a second round of U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks pushed oil prices higher and boosted demand for safe-haven assets. As of 9:10 a.m. in Seoul, the won was trading at 1,477.4 per dollar. It opened at 1,479.5, up 11.0 won from the previous session’s close. Markets have refocused on the risk of supply disruptions as doubts grow over whether the two sides can even hold a second round of talks, with April 22, 2026

BMW Renovates Suncheon Showroom and Service Center BMW Korea said Tuesday that its official dealer, Kolon Motors, has renovated the BMW Suncheon showroom and service center. The facility in Seomyeon, Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, is a three-story building with one basement level and a total floor area of 4,016.9 square meters. Customers can handle vehicle purchases, maintenance and accident repairs in one place. The renovation applies BMW Group’s latest space concept, “Retail Next,” reorganizing customer flow and improving comfort. The April 22, 2026

South Korea Orders Recalls of 532,144 Vehicles Including Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Ray South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday it will carry out voluntary corrective actions covering 532,144 vehicles across 17 models made or imported and sold by Hyundai Motor, Kia, KG Mobility and Toyota Motor Korea after manufacturing defects were confirmed. Hyundai will begin repairs June 4 for 239,683 vehicles across four models, including the Santa Fe Hybrid, Ioniq 6 and Genesis G90. The ministry said the front-seat seat belt anchorage design may be in April 22, 2026

Kospi Briefly Tops 6,400 After Record High, Then Turns Choppy The Kospi swung between gains and losses early April 22 after touching the 6,400 level, as expectations for an improving semiconductor cycle and foreign inflows helped the benchmark set a fresh record high for the first time in about two months. According to the Korea Exchange, the Kospi was down 6.93 points, or 0.10%, at 6,382.80 as of 9:23 a.m. It opened lower at 6,387.57, then turned higher and climbed to 6,400.11 around 9:01 a.m. before turning choppy again. Overnight, U.S. stocks cl April 22, 2026

Vance Pakistan Trip Put on Hold, Casting Doubt on Second U.S.-Iran Talks U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s planned trip to Pakistan has been put on hold, clouding prospects for a second round of U.S.-Iran talks that had been expected to take place there. With Iran not responding to Washington’s latest proposal, analysts say a diplomatic solution could slip further out of reach. CNBC reported that Vance had been expected to travel to Pakistan for the second round of peace talks with Iran, but the schedule was delayed. The New York Times, citing a U.S. official fam April 22, 2026

Vietnamese Media Spotlight South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s State Visit South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Hanoi on the evening of the 21st to begin his visit to Vietnam, drawing prominent play across major Vietnamese news sites. Vietnam News Agency (TTXVN), Thanh Niên, Tuổi Trẻ, Vietnam+ and VnEconomy all led their homepages with Lee’s arrival, reflecting strong local interest. Thanh Niên highlighted that the trip is Lee’s first state visit to Vietnam since taking office, and said he is the first foreign head of state to visit since April 22, 2026

Kakao Pay Insurance Revamps Policy for Elementary and Middle School Students Kakao Pay Insurance has revamped an insurance product for elementary and middle school students, strengthening coverage for risks tied to school life. The company said Tuesday it revised its “non-dividend elementary and middle school student insurance,” simplifying benefits and improving practicality. It reorganized the plan from seven basic coverages and five packages into six core coverages and two packages to make enrollment easier. The revision adds expanded protection related to scho April 22, 2026

KB Kookmin Bank launches homecoming service for overseas Koreans returning to South Korea KB Kookmin Bank said on the 22nd it has launched the “KB Prime Donghaeng Homecoming Service” to help overseas Koreans settle stably after returning to South Korea. The bank said the service was created to meet demand for relocation and asset restructuring as global asset-market conditions shift and interest grows in South Korea’s education and living infrastructure. Reflecting the complex needs of return-migration customers — including moving assets as well as residence — the bank plans April 22, 2026

LIG D&A, South Africa’s Milkor to Co-Develop Unmanned Aircraft Platform LIG Defense&Aerospace, or LIG D&A, is partnering with South African defense company Milkor to pursue the global market for next-generation unmanned aerial systems, the company said. LIG D&A said it signed a memorandum of understanding with Milkor on Monday (local time) at DSA 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covering cooperation on future unmanned aircraft platforms and integrated mission systems technology. The agreement aims at joint development of unmanned reconnaissance a April 22, 2026