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IMF official says S. Korea has 'substantial' energy buffers despite vulnerabilities
April 17, 2026
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An official at the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that South Korea has substantial energy buffers although it has vulnerabilities stemming from energy supply disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran. Thomas Helbling, deputy director of the IMF's Asia-Pacific Department, made the remarks during a press conference on the economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific, as concerns continued over ongoing disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping
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