S. Korean Defense Officials Make Final Push for US$ 40 Bil. Canada Sub Deal
South Korea is making a final push to win Canada’s largest‑ever defense contract, a next‑generation submarine program valued at up to 60 trillion won (about $40 billion). Senior officials, including Chief of Naval Operations Kim Kyung‑ryul and Defense Acquisition Program Administration Minister Lee Yong‑cheol, attended the CANSEC exhibition in Ottawa and met Canadian defense leaders. Their consortium of Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries proposes technology transfer, domestic supply‑chain integration and Canadian‑based maintenance for up to 12 conventional submarines. A decision is expected by the end of June 2026.
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[FULL] 18:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2026-05-25)
The evening broadcast focused on a tentative US‑Iran framework that could ease Middle‑East tensions and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Officials said the memorandum would likely feature a 60‑day truce, a pledge by Tehran to halt highly enriched uranium...
U.S., Iran Near Framework Deal, but Regional Concerns Remain
Washington and Tehran are close to a broad framework that could defuse Middle East tensions and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The proposed memorandum of understanding calls for the strait’s traffic to return to pre‑war levels within 30 days, a...
Trump and Xi Agree on Ending Iran Nuclear Threat, Need to Open Strait of Hormuz
At the U.S.-China summit, President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping found common ground on Iran, agreeing Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz should stay open. Trump reported that Xi pledged China would...
Korean Economy Recovers on Chip Boom, but Concerns Loom Due to Middle East Tensions
South Korea’s latest economic outlook shows a clear turn toward recovery, propelled primarily by an explosive surge in semiconductor exports. The Korea Development Institute upgraded its assessment in May, moving from a cautious “gradual improvement” narrative to a more confident...
President Lee Calls for Expansionary Fiscal Policy at a Time of Crisis
President Lee called for an expansionary fiscal policy, urging South Korea to move from a culture of thrift to one of consumption as the engine for growth amid the current economic crisis. He argued that active government spending would stimulate domestic...
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[FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2026-05-11)
The broadcast covered three intertwined stories: the United States’ hard‑line stance on Iran’s counter‑proposal to end the war, South Korea’s response to a recent attack on a civilian container ship, and a surge in the Korean equity market amid broader...
Seoul "Strongly Condemns" Recent Attack on Cargo Ship in Hormuz
The Blue House issued a strong condemnation after an attack on the South Korean container ship HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the fire to an unidentified aircraft. Officials said two aircraft were responsible, ruling out mines or torpedoes...
N. Korea Unveils Long-Range Artillery System, Delivering 5,000-Ton Warship to Navy by June
North Korea announced two major weapons milestones: a new 155 mm self‑propelled artillery system capable of striking targets beyond 60 km, and the imminent commissioning of its first 5,000‑ton warship, slated for delivery to the navy by mid‑June. The artillery, described by state...
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[FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2026-05-07)
The AI‑driven broadcast covered several headline stories, from a tentative US‑Iran memorandum to South Korea’s booming equity market and cultural outreach, capped by BTS’s diplomatic concert tour in Mexico. U.S. officials say a one‑page, 14‑point MOU with Iran could set a...
Government's 5th Fuel Price Cap to Remain Unchanged From 4th
South Korea’s government announced that the fifth round of wholesale fuel price caps will remain unchanged from the previous round, taking effect for two weeks starting midnight Friday. The caps lock gasoline at 1,934 won per liter, diesel at 1,923 won, and...
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[FULL] 18:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2026-05-05)
South Korea responded swiftly after an explosion ripped through the Korean‑flagged bulk carrier Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, dispatching maritime, forensic and safety experts to the Middle East for an on‑site investigation. The vessel, anchored near the United Arab Emirates...
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[FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2026-05-04)
The broadcast covered a slate of global and regional headlines, from a U.S. naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz to South Korea’s booming equity market and upcoming local elections, and even a historic sports visit from North Korea. President Donald...
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[FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2026-04-30)
The video covered three headline stories – the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its benchmark rate unchanged, a surge in South Korean economic activity, and escalating diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran. The Fed left rates at 3.5‑3.75%...
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[LIVE] NEWSCENTER (2026-04-29)
The broadcast was a rapid‑fire roundup of geopolitical and economic shifts shaping the first half of 2026. It highlighted Washington’s decision to intensify pressure on Tehran with a prolonged naval blockade, the United Arab Emirates’ announced exit from OPEC on...