South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol has held a strategic meeting with ambassadors from Gulf countries to strengthen energy security and the protection of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing Reuters, the ministry released an official statement regarding the high-level discussions.
During the meeting, Koo Yun-cheol requested that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ambassadors ensure the uninterrupted supply of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), urea, and other vital resources. He also emphasized the critical importance of protecting the safety of Korean ships and crews operating near the strategic waterway.
The statement added that the ambassadors identified South Korea as a "top priority" for their respective nations and pledged to maintain close communication with Seoul to ensure stable energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most vital maritime transit points, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes daily. For South Korea, which relies heavily on energy imports from the Middle East, maintaining stability in this corridor is a matter of national economic security.
