South Korea courts Libyan, Algerian oil amid Middle East supply risks

South Korea is intensifying efforts to shore up its energy security in the wake of instability in the Middle East. A high-level South Korean diplomat held discussions this week with energy officials in Libya and Algeria, seeking alternative crude oil and naphtha supply sources to counter potential disruptions tied to the broader crisis in the region. This strategic pivot underscores the growing urgency among Asian energy importers to protect critical supply chains. Park Jong-han, South Korea's d