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The Geopolitical Naphtha Play: How South Korea’s Russian Sourcing Strategy is Shielding Global Chip Supply from Iran War Risks and Energy Inflation

March 31, 2026 by 도경(DOKYUNG)
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South Korea’s strategic naphtha sourcing from Russia is quietly safeguarding global chip supply from Middle East conflict and energy inflation.

Categories K-Tech & Gadgets Tags energy, Geopolitics, Naphtha, Semiconductors, South Korea, Supply Chain
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