South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels
Published on April 5, 2026.
South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol has met with representatives from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to ensure steady energy supply and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the escalating Iran war disrupts shipping. The six GCC member states include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the UK.
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