Trump claims Iran violated cease-fire repeatedly ahead of second round of talks President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Iran ahead of a second round of peace talks, claiming Tehran has violated the cease-fire multiple times. In a post Monday on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Iran has violated the cease-fire many times!” He did not provide evidence for the claim or outline any follow-up steps in response to the alleged violations. The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week cease-fire through April 22, but tensions have continu April 21, 2026

Seoul Land-Deal Permit Requests Hit Record in March as Prices Ease March applications for permits to trade apartments in Seoul hit a record high, but the total value of applications edged down, pointing to a split market of rising transactions and cooling prices. The Seoul city government said Monday that new applications for apartment land-transaction permits totaled 7,653 as of the end of March, up 69.7% from 4,509 a month earlier. It was the highest monthly figure since the land-transaction permit system was expanded across Seoul in October last y April 21, 2026

Iran State TV Says Delegation Has Not Yet Left for Islamabad for U.S. Talks Iran’s delegation for a second round of ceasefire talks with the United States has not yet departed for Islamabad, Iranian state television reported, raising fresh uncertainty over whether the meeting expected on April 22 will go ahead as planned. AP and other outlets reported April 21 (local time) that Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said in a breaking report that “no Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad so far.” Al Jazeera also reported that key Iranian officials, including Parlia April 21, 2026

Vietnam Domestic Airfares Surge Ahead of April 30-May 1 Holiday Break 연휴(4월 30일과 5월 1일)를 며칠 앞둔 베트남에서 국내선 항공권 시장이 성수기 정점에 진입한 것으로 나타났다. 일부 노선은 2026년 설(뗏) 연휴 수준에 근접했고, 인기 노선은 이코노미석이 조기 매진되기도 했다. 21일(현지 시각) 베트남 뚜오이째(Tuoi Tre)에 따르면 4월 25일~29일 호찌민~하노이 노선 편도 이코노미석은 항공사에 따라 360만~420만 동(약 20만~23만 원)으로 집계됐다. 이는 2026년 설 연휴 당시와 비슷한 수준이며, 지난해 같은 기간보다 8~10% 높다. 관광 노선도 고가를 유지하고 있다. 4월 29일 기준 호찌 April 21, 2026

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung Arrives in Hanoi Ahead of Summit With Vietnam’s To Lam After wrapping up a state visit to India, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Hanoi on April 21 (local time) to begin a state visit to Vietnam. The presidential aircraft carrying Lee and first lady Kim Hye-kyung landed at Noi Bai International Airport that afternoon. Lee is scheduled to hold a luncheon meeting with South Koreans living in Vietnam on April 22, then meet with To Lam, Vietnam’s Communist Party general secretary and state president, for summit talks. The schedule April 21, 2026

Jung Dae-cheol calls North Korea’s ‘two states’ claim anti-Korean, anti-historical Jung Dae-cheol, chairman of the Korea Constitutional Association, a group of former lawmakers, on April 21 criticized North Korea’s claim of an “hostile two states” approach, calling it “an anti-Korean, anti-historical theory that denies the Korean people.” Speaking at a unification forum at Heungsadan headquarters in Seoul, Jung said the “two states” line overturns Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s asserted rationale for unification and their claim of “one Korean people.” He said it also c April 21, 2026

Volkswagen CEO Says Group Weighs Cutting Annual Production Capacity by Up to 1 Million More Volkswagen Group is considering cutting its annual production capacity to about 9 million vehicles. Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume said in an interview with German business outlet Manager Magazin on April 21 (local time) that “it is difficult to maintain excess capacity over the long term,” adding that the company is reviewing an additional reduction of up to 1 million vehicles to reflect market conditions. Volkswagen’s capacity was about 12 million vehicles in 2019, before the p April 21, 2026

Iran Says Tanker Entered Its Waters Despite U.S. Naval Blockade Iran’s military said on April 21 (local time) that one of its tankers entered Iranian territorial waters after breaking through a U.S. maritime blockade. In a statement, the military’s public affairs office said the Iranian tanker Silicity, backed by an operational escort from Iran’s navy, passed through the Arabian Sea overnight and entered Iranian waters. It claimed the U.S. Navy issued repeated warnings and threats, but that the tanker reached Iranian territorial waters under w April 21, 2026

NS Home Shopping Named Preferred Bidder for Homeplus Express Acquisition NS Home Shopping, an affiliate of Harim Group, has been named the preferred bidder in the final round to acquire Homeplus Express, the corporate supermarket business of Homeplus, which is undergoing corporate rehabilitation proceedings. Homeplus said April 21 that it designated NS Home Shopping as the preferred bidder after the public tender for Homeplus Express closed that day. It said it plans to quickly wrap up negotiations on details and sign a final contract. NS Home Shopping sai April 21, 2026

Prosecutors Seek Prison Terms for Chinese Teens Accused of Filming South Korean Fighter Jets Prosecutors on Monday sought prison terms for two Chinese teenagers accused of repeatedly filming fighter jets near South Korean military facilities and major airports. At a closing hearing at Suwon District Court, the court’s Criminal Division 12, presided over by Chief Judge Park Geon-chang, heard prosecutors request an indeterminate sentence of three to four years in prison for A, and four years for B. Prosecutors also asked the court to confiscate cameras and other equipment used in t April 21, 2026