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S. Korea, Australia strengthen energy ties in Penny Wong's Asia tour stop amid Mideast crisis

April 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

As part of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong's 2026 Asia tour amid the Middle East crisis, she met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan in Seoul on April 30, agreeing to boost cooperation on stable diesel and energy supplies. A joint statement promised mutual notifications on disruptions, with Wong noting the Asia-Pacific's disproportionate impact.