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Korea National Oil Corporation's Seosan Oil Storage Depot in Seosan, South Chungcheong, is seen in this file photo taken on June 23, 2025. [YONHAP]

Government raises oil security alert level to 'caution,' designates naphtha an economic security item

The Korean government raised its security alert level on crude oil resources to “caution” on Wednesday. Naphtha, another crucial industrial resource, has also been temporarily designated as an economic security item.

2026.3.18

People wear masks and walk around Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul as yellow dust sweeps the nation on Feb. 22. [YONHAP]

Yellow dust blankets most of the nation, with alerts issued for Seoul, Gyeonggi

Yellow dust is expected to blanket much of the nation on Sunday as northwestern winds blow dust originating from the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian Plateau into the country.

2026.2.22