South Korea President Lee orders ways to ship crude oil from the Red Sea, Blue House says

President Lee's directive to explore new routes for shipping crude oil from the Red Sea signals South Korea's focus on securing energy supplies amid geopolitical tensions.

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South Korea President Lee orders ways to ship crude oil from the Red Sea, Blue House says

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Indian government official says the partial increase in jet fuel prices was for domestic airlines only, while international carriers will pay the full price

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