Middle East conflict displaces South Korea's Nafta supplies, US now largest supplier
🟡 NeutralVOI.id2026-05-02
The US has become the largest supplier of naphtha to South Korea due to the Middle East conflict, shifting the supply chain from traditional Middle Eastern sources. The South Korean government is working to stabilize the supply and expects to return to previous levels of imports by next month. Petrochemical companies are also increasing operations to accommodate the new supply.