# South Korea threatens legal action if fuel shipments to Russia broke law

https://mins.news/en/item/90805

- The Guardian, 2026-10-08 04:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/08/south-korea-fuel-shipments-to-russia-domestic-law

> South Korea said it is checking information about fuel loaded at its ports for Russia and will act under the law if violations are confirmed. The Guardian reported that more than 176,000 tonnes were loaded in July and August. Ukraine has also sought an explanation from Seoul through diplomatic channels.

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