April 25, 2026 – South Korea Headlines

1트럼프 “격침” 위협에도 이란, 기뢰 또 뿌렸다…“종전 후 제거 가능”

Story gist: Iran laid additional sea mines despite U.S. President Trump’s threats to sink its vessels. The U.S. tripled mine removal efforts and pressured European and Asian allies to join a maritime blockade against Iran.
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트럼프 “격침” 위협에도 이란, 기뢰 또 뿌렸다…“종전 후 제거 가능”
— 한겨레
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Center
美-이란 저강도 대치戰… “기뢰제거 3배 강화” vs 기뢰 추가 부설
— v.daum.net
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美국방, 대이란 해상봉쇄 동참 압박…”유럽·亞 무임승차 끝났다”
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Hankyoreh frames Iran defiantly laying mines post-Trump threats, quoting Iran’s ‘removable after ceasefire’ claim. Center Daum neutrally contrasts U.S. mine removal tripling with Iran’s additions in low-intensity standoff. Right-leaning Chosun Ilbo emphasizes U.S. Defense pressuring allies to end Europe/Asia ‘freeloading’ via blockade support, highlighting allied accountability.

2“이란 외무, 파키스탄 갈 것… 美보안팀 이미 현지 도착”

Story gist: Iran’s Foreign Minister plans to visit Pakistan on the night of the 24th. A US security team has arrived in Pakistan, as the White House states President Trump will dispatch a Middle East envoy and son-in-law on the 25th.
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이란 외교장관, 24일 밤 파키스탄 방문···미·이란 종전협상 재개되나
— 경향신문
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Center
백악관 “트럼프, 25일 중동특사·사위 파키스탄으로 파견”
— 뉴시스
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“이란 외무, 파키스탄 갈 것… 美보안팀 이미 현지 도착”
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets frame Iran’s FM visit with speculation on resuming US-Iran ceasefire talks, emphasizing diplomatic potential. Center outlets neutrally report White House details on Trump’s envoy and son-in-law dispatch. Right-leaning outlets stress Iran’s FM movement and prior US security team arrival, highlighting US preparedness without speculation. Left emphasizes peace prospects; right implies vigilance.

3李대통령 ‘인도·베트남’ 국빈 순방 마치고 귀국

Story gist: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol completed a state visit to India and Vietnam. He returned home after visiting the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Vietnam.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
베트남과 원전·공급망 등 경제협력 강화! – 전체 | 카드/한컷 | 멀티미디어
— 대한민국 정책브리핑
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李대통령, 베트남 탕롱황성 찾아…인도·베트남 순방 마무리
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets absent, missing potential critiques of trip costs or diplomatic impacts. Center (government Policy Briefing) frames positively with emphasis on strengthened Vietnam economic ties in nuclear power and supply chains, using exclamatory promotional tone. Right-leaning Chosun Ilbo neutrally highlights President’s cultural visit to Thang Long Citadel and tour completion, focusing on itinerary over outcomes.

4위성락 “정동영 ‘구성 발언’ 한·미 인식차…조속히 수습할 것”

Story gist: Wi Sung-lac stated Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young’s ‘guseong’ remark caused a South Korea-U.S. perception gap, which will be resolved promptly. The People Power Party submitted a no-confidence motion against Jeong.
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위성락 “정동영 ‘구성 발언’ 한·미 인식차…조속히 수습할 것”
— 한겨레
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Center
국민의힘, 정동영 장관 해임건의안 제출
— 뉴시스
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Right
“鄭장관은 공개정보 취득했다 해… 美는 공유정보 흘러갔다 생각”
— 동아일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Hankyoreh leads with Wi’s reassurance of quick resolution, downplaying the issue. Center Newsis emphasizes the opposition party’s no-confidence submission as key action. Right-leaning Donga Ilbo stresses Jeong’s claim of obtaining public information versus U.S. view of leaked shared intelligence, highlighting diplomatic tension and ministerial error.

5李, 베트남서도 장특공 비판…”비거주 양도세 감면은 투기 권장”

Story gist: Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung criticized South Korea’s long-term holding special tax deduction for non-residents during a visit to Vietnam, calling it encouragement of speculation. The presidential office stated the policy is under government discussion with no decisions made.
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이 대통령 “실거주 기간은 양도세 감면 더 늘려야…비거주엔 축소”
— 한겨레
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Center
靑 “장기보유특별공제 정부 차원서 논의 중…결정된 것 하나도 없어”
— 뉴시스
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李 “살지도 않으면서 오래 보유… 양도세 깎아주는 건 투기 권장”
— 조선일보
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Hankyoreh frame Lee’s comments as a balanced policy proposal, emphasizing increased tax relief for actual residents while reducing it for non-residents. Center outlets like Newsis focus on the presidential office’s neutral response denying any finalized decisions. Right-leaning outlets like Chosun Ilbo highlight Lee’s harsh rhetoric accusing the policy of promoting speculation, amplifying criticism of the government approach.