South Korea Joins East Asian Countries Weighing Russian Oil Purchases
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-03-19 21:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, Energy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
South Korea is considering buying Russian oil for the first time in more than three years as Asian refiners scramble to secure alternative crude shipments following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East war, Reuters reported Thursday, citing an industry ministry message.
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