Korea turns to US oil as Trump pushes allies

South Korea is ramping up imports of US crude as the government and refiners move to secure alternative supplies amid concerns over potential disruptions from the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump urging allies to buy American oil. “As imports of Middle Eastern crude face disruptions, all four major domestic refiners — SK Energy, GS Caltex, S-Oil and HD Hyundai Oilbank — are actively seeking alternative supplies worldwide,” a trade official said Thursday. “Among these, US crude account