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South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
The finance minister asked Gulf envoys to protect shipments of oil, LNG and other key materials as Iran’s restrictions lifted prices to $109 a barrel.
- On Friday, Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol met with Gulf Cooperation Council ambassadors in Seoul to request guaranteed supplies of oil, liquefied natural gas, naphtha, and urea, plus safety assurances for South Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for 20% of global oil, driving energy prices to $109 a barrel amid the ongoing US-Israeli war that began February 28.
- Gulf Cooperation Council ambassadors designated South Korea a "top priority partner," pledging close communication to ensure stable supplies of oil, liquefied natural gas, and urea amid the escalating crisis.
- The United States increased insurance guarantees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz to $40 billion, while President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on Saturday, warning that "all Hell will reign down" if Tehran fails to comply.
- South Korea relies on the Middle East for 69.1% of its crude imports, making this energy partnership essential for maintaining economic stability as regional supply disruptions persist and threaten Asia's energy security.
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South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry said on Sunday, as the escalating Iran war disrupts shipping.
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