South Korea industry ministry flags concerns over US strike on Iran

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A South Korean vice industry minister has expressed concern over the potential impact on the country’s trade from recent US strikes on Iran, Reuters reports.

“As the Middle East situation enters a new phase due to the US airstrike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, there are concerns about the impact on our exports and imports,” first vice industry minister Moon Shin-hak said at a meeting to monitor monthly exports, according to the ministry.

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