Korea, Kuwait discuss cooperation on energy, infrastructure

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun of South Korea and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, met on Tuesday to discuss potential cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and other areas, according to Seoul's foreign ministry. The talks came amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

This marked the first visit by a Kuwaiti foreign minister to South Korea since 2007, highlighting the importance of the relationship between the two nations. As of 2025, Kuwait is South Korea's fifth-largest crude oil supplier and fourth-largest overseas construction market, underscoring the significance of their comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership.

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