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An aerial view of the giant SK Energy oil refinery in Ulsan, South Korea.
An aerial view of the giant SK Energy oil refinery in Ulsan, South Korea.Photo: SK Energy
Published 20 October 2025, 09:36Updated 20 October 2025, 09:36
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