Brent Crude & South Korea
50 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged significantly due to the supply disruption caused by the Iran war and the halted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the fragile Gulf truce and Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, indicating inflationary pressures.
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged to around $100 per barrel due to the conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly impacting global energy costs and inflation.
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the escalation of attacks in the Middle East Gulf, settling at $114.44 per barrel.
South Korea: A South Korean vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire and explosion.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have significantly increased due to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict, reflecting market concerns over oil supply.
South Korea: A South Korean ship, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the risk to international shipping.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
International
Brent Crude: The price of Brent Crude has climbed significantly due to the uncertainty and disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, soaring from roughly $70 per barrel before the war to over $114.
South Korea: South Korea was urged by Donald Trump to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged Iranian attack on a South Korean cargo ship, indicating potential involvement in the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have been volatile due to the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi gained sharply, driven by strong buying of tech stocks.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures have risen above $100 a barrel due to renewed fighting and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market concerns over oil supply disruptions.
South Korea: South Korea, a major importer of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to disruptions caused by the conflict.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices, hovering near $107 per barrel due to West Asia tensions, are a critical macro variable influencing inflation and corporate profitability globally, especially in India.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index soared to a record high, driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence, benefiting its major chipmakers.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude oil prices climbed due to the escalating tensions in the Iran war, reflecting market concerns over supply disruptions.
South Korea: South Korea, which imports a significant portion of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, has capped prices of petroleum products due to fears of an energy crisis.
May 07, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose significantly due to increased geopolitical risk and potential supply disruptions.
South Korea: South Korea is part of the US Treasury Secretary's diplomatic tour, with discussions on economic security.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: The price of Brent Crude sank significantly on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, indicating a positive market reaction to increased supply.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi index reached a record high, driven by gains in AI-related companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Brent Crude: The price for Brent Crude climbed significantly due to the ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have been highly volatile due to the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, reflecting market uncertainty and supply disruptions.
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
Business
Brent Crude: The price of Brent Crude remains elevated due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz caused by the war with Iran, impacting global energy markets and contributing to inflation.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi jumped to a record high, driven by gains in AI-related stocks, reflecting the global impact of AI demand.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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