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Seoul-born, 1955: two women set to anchor U.S.-Korea diplomacy
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - Two women born in the same year, in the same city — Seoul in 1955 — are poised to represent Washington and Seoul in each other’s capitals, an unlikely symmetry that underscores the increasingly transnational nature of modern diplomacy. The White House on Monday (local time) nominated Michelle Steel, a former California congresswoman, as ambassador to South Korea, form
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South Korea's refining edge turns Achilles' heel in Gulf shock
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) — South Korea’s world-class oil refining industry — long a pillar of its export strength — is fast turning into a structural vulnerability as the Gulf crisis disrupts energy flows and exposes the economy’s deep dependence on imported crude. Global investment banks are rapidly turning cautious. French lender Natixis on Monday slashed its 2026 growth forecas
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Korean refiners activate 'Plan B' as Hormuz risks complicate crude diversification
SEOUL, April 14 (AJP) - South Korea’s refiners are activating contingency plans to diversify crude imports from North America as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate, though analysts warn that hidden costs could limit the effectiveness of such moves. At first glance, alternative sourcing appears feasible. But industry officials say higher freight rates, refinery compatibility issues, and premiu
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