[Man-Ki Kim] Tehran-ro and the Strait of Hormuz

In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose cooperation over distance. Its persistence despite decades of shifting global politics signals Korea’s diplomatic resilience and enduring respect for the Iranian people. Today, Tehran Roa

By The Korea Herald