By John Lee. Iraqi news agency Basnews has reported that Iraq "urgently requested" eight missile defense systems from South Korea, valued at approximately $2.5 billion. It says the systems are the "M-SAM-II", or "Cheongung II", which it describes as a robust defense system against aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. More here. (Source: Basnews)
By John Lee. A former employee of STX Marine Service has reportedly been indicted for allegedly leaking information about the company's Iraqi power plant management project to a subcontractor in Iraq. The incident appears to relate to the company's $500-million project to restore and operate diesel-fueled electric power plants in Iraq. More here. (Source: Korea […]
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a contract with Ukrainian company Ukrzemresurs to develop the Akkas gas field in Anbar Province. According to a statement from the Ministry of Oil, the goal is to increase national production by an additional 400 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas within four years, to supply […]
By John Lee. Dr. Abbas Jaber Al-Maliki, the Minister of Agriculture, has chaired a meeting with a delegation from the South Korean company KRE, led by Mr. Kweonk Suk Jan, to discuss smart farming techniques for tomatoes and rice, as well as advanced storage systems. The meeting was attended by Dr. Hussein Al-Wasiti, the Advisor […]
By John Lee. South Korea's Defense Minister, Shin Won-sik, held talks in Seoul on Wednesday with Thabet Mohammed Saeed Al-Abbasi [al-Absi], the Iraqi Defense Minister. Minister Suh evaluated that the foundation of defense and defense industry cooperation between Korea and Iraq has been established through military education exchanges, T-50 trainer aircraft exports, and airbase reconstruction […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Investment Commission (NIC) and South Korea's Hanwha to resume work on Bismayah City residential development. The visit on Monday morning included a meeting with residents, where their feedback on provided services was heard, prompting directives […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the completion of 30,000 housing units at the Basmaiyah residential complex outside Baghdad. Payment via Rafidain Bank to the Korean company Hanwha for completed housing units was also approved. The National Investment Commission (NIC) was also authorized to proceed with the remaining 70,000 units. (Source: Media Office […]
By John Lee. Samsung Electronics Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iraq's Qi Card. According to a press release from Samsung, the partnership "aims to provide advanced technological products and solutions to traders, citizens, and agents of both companies with attractive commercial offers throughout Iraq." It adds: "The two companies will […]
By John Lee. In an effort to address the water scarcity crisis and expedite the implementation of a seawater desalination plant project in Basra province, the Iraqi Cabinet has made the following decisions: Amendment to Previous Decision: The Cabinet has revised the resolution made in 2021 under Cabinet Decision No. 315. Project Transfer: The Ministry […]
By John Lee. The Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold the 9th meeting of the Korea-Iraq Joint Committee in Seoul on June 21 (Wednesday). The Joint Committee is a joint participation of relevant ministries and agencies from Korea and Iraq, with the Korean delegation consisting of 14 ministries and 5 organizations, and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, recently met with the Chairman and members of a consortium of Korean companies, led by Hyundai. The meeting, which included the General Manager of the State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP) and the General Manager of the Midland Refineries Company (MRC), focused on discussing the consortium's […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the recommendation of the Ministerial Energy Council regarding a settlement agreement with the South Korean company Kogas, the operator of the Akkas gas field. The agreement includes a payment of USD 49 million in crude oil, to be made by the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO). According […]
