South Korea Boosts Russian Coal Purchases in 2026
South Korea increased imports of Russian coal by 34% from January to August, up 34% from the same period in 2025, energy think tank CREA said. It attributed the 18 million metric ton rise to increased coal-fired power generation to offset nuclear power losses following the expiration of reactor licenses. South Korea ranked fourth among destinations for Russian coal exports.
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