HD Hyundai to offer raw materials, financial support to biz partners amid Middle East-related disruptions | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said Wednesday it will offer raw materials and financial support to its small and mid-sized partner companies to help them cope with supply disruptions stemming from ongoing Middle East tensions. Financial support will be offered to partner companies in the shipbuilding, construction machinery and power plant equipment sectors in collaboration with government-led funds. "As external uncertainties grow, the burden on our suppliers inevitably increases," said an official from HD Hyundai. "We will support our suppliers so they can continue their production activities stably by proactively securing key raw materials and providing financial assistance." The move comes as South Korea has been striving to secure supplies of naphtha and other petrochemical materials amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East. Korea secures 60 mln barrels of alternative oil supplies for May: officials (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha Industry minister vows efforts to stabilize supply of petrochemical materials Keywords #HD Hyundai Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it Most Saved 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korean actress IU Nobel chemistry laureate in Seoul prev HD Hyundai to offer raw materials, financial support to biz partners amid Middle East-related disruptions Next HD Hyundai to offer raw materials, financial support to biz partners amid Middle East-related disruptions

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SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said Wednesday it will offer raw materials and financial support to its small and mid-sized partner companies to help them cope with supply disruptions stemming from ongoing Middle East tensions.
The company has secured key materials, such as ethylene and xylene, through its refinery and petrochemical affiliates and will provide them to partners upon request.
Through HD Hyundai Chemical Co., the company has secured 2,000 tons of ethylene, obtained mainly from cracking naphtha and used in oxy-fuel cutting and welding, while xylene, a source of paints and varnishes, will be supplied through HD Hyundai Oilbank Co.
Financial support will be offered to partner companies in the shipbuilding, construction machinery and power plant equipment sectors in collaboration with government-led funds.
"As external uncertainties grow, the burden on our suppliers inevitably increases," said an official from HD Hyundai. "We will support our suppliers so they can continue their production activities stably by proactively securing key raw materials and providing financial assistance."
The move comes as South Korea has been striving to secure supplies of naphtha and other petrochemical materials amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East.
The government last month began restricting naphtha exports to help stabilize domestic supply, while also banning the hoarding of petrochemical materials used in the production of plastics and packaging.
This photo provided by HD Hyundai Co. shows its research and development (R&D) center in Seongnam, just south of Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- Korea secures 60 mln barrels of alternative oil supplies for May: officials (LEAD) Top presidential aide to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to discuss securing crude oil, naphtha Industry minister vows efforts to stabilize supply of petrochemical materials Keywords #HD Hyundai Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message (2nd LD) Trump claims Iran's president has asked for ceasefire; Iran denies it Most Saved 'Beef' Season 2 deepens Korean narrative, casts A-listers Youn Yuh-jung, Song Kang-ho (3rd LD) Lee says S.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said Wednesday it will offer raw materials and financial support to its small and mid-sized partner companies to help them cope with supply disruptions stemming from ongoing Middle East tensions.
- The company has secured key materials, such as ethylene and xylene, through its refinery and petrochemical affiliates and will provide them to partners upon request.
- Through HD Hyundai Chemical Co., the company has secured 2,000 tons of ethylene, obtained mainly from cracking naphtha and used in oxy-fuel cutting and welding, while xylene, a source of paints and varnishes, will be supplied through HD Hyundai Oilbank Co.
- Financial support will be offered to partner companies in the shipbuilding, construction machinery and power plant equipment sectors in collaboration with government-led funds. "As external uncertainties grow, the burden on our suppliers inevitably increases," said an official from HD Hyundai. "We will support our suppliers so they can continue their production activities stably by proactively securing key raw materials and providing financial assistance." The move comes as South Korea has been striving to secure supplies of naphtha and other petrochemical materials amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East.

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