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OECD Cuts South Korea's Growth Forecast Amid Energy Crisis

4/16/2026

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The OECD lowers South Korea's growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points amid the Iran crisis.
South Korea's reliance on imported energy makes it vulnerable to disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
LG Chem and other majors declared force majeure on contracts due to naphtha shortages.
The government implemented emergency fuel price caps and announced a $17 billion supplemental budget.
Analysts warn that South Korea's strategic petroleum reserves may be overstated.

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The OECD lowers South Korea's growth forecast by 0.4 percentage points amid the Iran crisis.
South Korea's reliance on imported energy makes it vulnerable to disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
LG Chem and other majors declared force majeure on contracts due to naphtha shortages.
The government implemented emergency fuel price caps and announced a $17 billion supplemental budget.
Analysts warn that South Korea's strategic petroleum reserves may be overstated.