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This photo provided by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources on May 27, shows Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan, far left. [YONHAP]

Korea, Oman discuss enhancing economic cooperation amid regional transportation and logistics challenges

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and OPAZ Chairman Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef discussed expanding Korea-Oman economic cooperation, focusing on resources, logistics, and addressing transportation challenges due to regional conflicts.

2026.6.1

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at an event with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin at the White House in Washington on May 21. [YONHAP]

Trump voices strong opposition to proposed Strait of Hormuz tolls

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his opposition to the imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran is reportedly in talks with Oman to establish a toll system amid its push for control over traffic through the crucial waterway.

2026.5.22

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Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff, center, takes questions from reporters during a press briefing on the outcome of his four-country trip as a special envoy to Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar at the Blue House in central Seoul on April 15. [NEWS1]

Blue House tackles 'most urgent task' by securing 273 million barrels of crude oil, 2.1 millions ton of naphtha

Korea secured 273 million barrels of crude oil and 2.1 million tons of naphtha, Blue House chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said on Wednesday after returning from an eight-day trip to Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kazakhstan.

2026.4.15

A Korean national, who evacuated from Israel, receives a bag of food from a Korean official in Cairo, Egypt, on March 4. [YONHAP]

Police to be dispatched to Oman, Dubai to help Korean departures as Iran conflict widens

Police said Thursday it will send personnel to Oman and Dubai this week to help Korean nationals leave the Middle East as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has broadened.

2026.3.5

Omani Ambassador to Korea Zakariya bin Hamad Al Saadi, left, and Lee Kyung-chul, the high representative for UN Security Council Affairs at Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unveil “Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations” during a book launch ceremony at the Embassy of Oman in Seoul on Nov. 14. [THE EMBASSY OF OMAN TO KOREA]

Oman Embassy releases book on bilateral relations with Korea for 50th anniversary

The Embassy of Oman in Seoul celebrated on Friday the launch of a commemorative book, “Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations,” marking the anniversary of diplomatic ties between Oman and Korea since 1974.

2025.11.17

Omani Ambassador to Korea Zakaria bin Hamad Hilal Al Saad, right, and Seoul Botanic Garden Director Park Soo-mi pose for a photo at a ceremonial tree planting event organized by the embassy at the garden in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on May 19. [EMBASSY OF OMAN IN KOREA]

Oman's embassy in Seoul commemorates diplomatic ties with Korea at tree planting event

Oman’s embassy in Seoul held a ceremonial tree planting event on Monday at the Seoul Botanical Garden in western Seoul, symbolizing Muscat's cultural and environmental ties with Seoul.

2025.5.21

Son Heung-min, top, trains with his Korea teammates at Mir Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi on March 22 ahead of a game against Jordan on March 25. [YONHAP]

Struggling Korea need to turn things around against Jordan

In a matter of days, Korea went from feeling hopeful they could grab an early World Cup berth to standing on the precipice of losing the top spot in their qualification group.

2025.3.24

The Korean national team reacts after a 1-1 draw with Oman in a 2026 World Cup qualifer at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi on March 20. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors need a reshuffle, different approach after 'worst performance' against Oman

Korea manager Hong Myung-bo faces the challenge of bouncing back in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan on Tuesday after what he called his team's “worst performance” in the third qualifying round during a 1-1 draw with Oman on March 20.

2025.3.23

Hong Myung-bo watches Korea warm up ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Oman at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi on March 20. [NEWS1]

'Our worst performance so far': Hong Myung-bo fumes over lackluster draw with Oman

Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo did not mince words when discussing his team's 1-1 draw against the underdogs Oman in their World Cup qualifying match at home Thursday.

2025.3.21

Son Heung-min reacts after the final whistle of a World Cup qualifier between Korea and Oman at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi on March 20. [NEWS1]

Son Heung-min disappointed but not dwelling on Korea-Oman draw

Korea captain Son Heung-min said Thursday he was "disappointed" with himself for not getting his team past Oman in their latest World Cup qualifying match, but he chose not to dwell on it for too long.