Oil shock risk reaches Korea’s trash bags

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple into daily life in South Korea, with authorities warning that supplies of official trash bags could be impacted. The government has started reviewing inventory levels held by local authorities, amid concerns that disruptions to crude oil supply could affect the production of key raw materials. Officials at the Ministry of Environment said the review began Thursday after manufacturers warned they have about one month’s worth of raw

By The Korea Herald