Brent Crude & South Korea
105 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices stabilized after falling modestly, trading close to pre-Iran war levels, indicating a potential easing of geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market, particularly the KOSPI index, rebounded after a tech sell-off, indicating a positive shift in investor sentiment for the country's market.
Jun 29, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices edged higher after dropping significantly, influenced by the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Its price fluctuations are a key factor in global inflation concerns.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market, particularly the KOSPI, experienced significant gains due to strong performance in its technology sector, driven by companies like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, and the broader AI boom.
May 20, 2026 · 72 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil rose 2.4% to $93.33 per barrel due to uncertainties surrounding the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea: The stock market in South Korea, represented by the Kospi index, hit an all-time high, driven by the AI boom and strong exports of semiconductors.
Jun 01, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude traded near $79 a barrel, steady as markets weighed Iran peace hopes against supply concerns.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI dropped over 4%, led by sharp declines in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, reflecting the country's heavy exposure to the semiconductor sector.
Aug 06, 2026 · 37 articles
International
Brent Crude: Surged from around $88 to above $98 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions, raising inflation concerns.
South Korea: KOSPI closed down 4.67% due to geopolitical tensions.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil experienced its largest quarterly drop since 2020, falling almost 40%, due to easing geopolitical tensions and increased supply.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI index showed strong performance, driven by AI stocks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices rose to $86.19, a one-month high, driven by supply disruption fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi plunged 9% as semiconductor stocks collapsed, making it a key barometer of global chip sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Fell on hopes for U.S.-Iran deal, easing inflation worries.
South Korea: Experienced extreme volatility in its stock market, driven by AI chip stocks.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
Domestic
Brent Crude: The price for a barrel of Brent Crude climbed 1.2% to $73.46, pulling slightly above where it was before the war with Iran began, indicating ongoing geopolitical risk.
South Korea: South Korea will host a new chipmaking hub with a $518 billion investment from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, aiming to boost its position in the AI industry.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rose to $91.08 a barrel, up 2.7% on Monday, driven by war in Iran and supply worries.
South Korea: KOSPI dropped 0.6%, affected by oil price and inflation concerns.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose, contributing to the weakening of the India — Indian rupee and impacting investor sentiment due to increased import costs for India.
South Korea: South Korea>>> is included in the group of countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices fell after surging on Monday due to geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy markets and inflation concerns.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI jumped significantly, indicating a strong recovery in its stock market.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have fluctuated significantly due to the conflict and hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the impact on global energy markets.
South Korea: South Korea, like Japan>>>, is heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf and has been impacted by the conflict. A peace deal would likely ease its energy supply concerns.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rose to near $95 per barrel; up from ~$70 before Iran war.
South Korea: KOSPI extremely volatile; dominated by Samsung and SK Hynix.
Apr 20, 2026 · 344 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have risen sharply due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global inflation and economic outlook.
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant drop, and its factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five years, driven by firms' efforts to secure supplies amidst the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged to over $100 and remain volatile, reflecting supply disruptions and geopolitical risk.
South Korea: South Korea has increased oil imports from the US and is affected by higher energy costs. Its stock market has seen declines.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Brent Crude: Oil prices fell sharply due to optimism over Iran talks, reducing inflation pressures and influencing currency markets.
South Korea: Reportedly coordinated with Japan in selling dollars to support the won, indicating broader regional cooperation in currency stabilization.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures are at pre-war prices of $72.49 a barrel, reflecting receding worries about war and contributing to a view of more trend-like global growth.
South Korea: South Korea's equities have seen significant outflows despite strong performance in its chipmaker-driven KOSPI.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose significantly due to the fragile Gulf truce and Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, indicating inflationary pressures.
South Korea: South Korea's market dipped, mirroring the general negative sentiment in Asian markets following the geopolitical developments.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures climbed significantly due to stalled peace efforts in the US-Israeli war on Iran, the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates' nuclear plant, and concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East.
South Korea: South Korea helped build and operates the Barakah nuclear power plant. An official from Korea Electric Power Corporation confirmed no casualties or direct damage to the plant, though one reactor was briefly halted as a precaution.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude eased from recent highs after Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks, indicating a slight decrease in geopolitical risk premium.
South Korea: South Korea's share market climbed 3.0-3.4% after a significant dive, showing a rebound from stretched valuations.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Rising Brent Crude prices have increased India's import bill and current account deficit, contributing to the weakening of the India — Indian rupee and FPI outflows.
South Korea: South Korea's market has experienced a strong artificial intelligence-led rally, attracting foreign capital and diverting it from India.
May 30, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have been highly volatile and have risen significantly due to the conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Brent Crude: Brent crude oil prices eased due to investor optimism about a potential ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran, which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increased supply.
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Brent Crude: Benchmark crude; price rose above $126 in April; trading around $78; reserve rebuilding supports demand.
South Korea: Expected to rebuild reserves gradually, depending on oil prices and government spending.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent crude prices tanked 9.40% to $87.64 per barrel, a key catalyst for the market rally, reducing inflation concerns for India.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI ended higher, reflecting positive regional sentiment.
Jul 27, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Brent Crude: Brent Crude declined 0.76% to $71.55 per barrel, contributing to softer crude oil prices which supported market sentiment.
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI fell almost 2%, indicating a significant decline in its market.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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