South Korea & Qatar
41 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated May 13, 2026
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South Korea: South Korea, another major LNG importer, significantly increased coal-fired power generation and experienced six-month lows in gas-fired power supply. Its coal imports are expected to rise by over 50% in May.
Qatar: Qatar, the second-largest global LNG supplier, had 17% of its LNG export capacity knocked out due to Iranian retaliation, contributing to the global LNG supply crisis.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
Qatar: Qatar, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports, with its Ras Laffan LNG complex suffering damage.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
South Korea: A South Korean cargo vessel, HMM Namu, was hit by unidentified aircraft and damaged by fire.
Qatar: Qatar's defense ministry reported a freighter arriving in its waters was hit by a drone. Its Prime Minister stressed the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 10, 2026 · 10 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea reported the attack on the HMM Namu, indicating its involvement as the flag state or owner of the affected vessel.
Qatar: A freighter sailing towards Qatar was hit by a drone, and Iran has previously attacked sites in Qatar, highlighting the country's vulnerability in the escalating conflict.
May 10, 2026 · 7 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is investigating an attack on its operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the broader impact of regional instability on international shipping.
Qatar: A ship off Qatar was targeted by a drone attack, igniting a small fire, which Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned as a dangerous escalation threatening maritime trade.
May 10, 2026 · 46 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea reported that its vessel, HMM NAMU, was struck by unidentified objects in the Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire, indicating the broader impact of regional instability on international shipping.
Qatar: A ship off Qatar was attacked by a drone, which Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned as a dangerous escalation threatening maritime trade.
May 10, 2026 · 14 articles
International
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.
Qatar: Qatar's shores could potentially be affected by the oil spill from Iran — Kharg Island.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
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.
Qatar: Qatar has pledged support for Pakistan's mediation efforts in the US-Iran conflict, indicating regional diplomatic involvement.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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