Japan-South Korea Leaders’ Summit: 2 Nations Deepen Cooperation on Energy Security
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Japan-South Korea Leaders’ Summit: 2 Nations Deepen Cooperation on Energy Security
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, the need for both Japan and South Korea to secure crude oil and petroleum products has become urgent. Since the United States has diverted military resources to the Middle East, a power vacuum emerging in Asia cannot be overlooked.