PM warns against market-disturbing acts amid Middle East conflict

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook instructed officials Wednesday to make sure to crack down on market-disturbing acts, such as hoarding, amid persistent concerns about supply strains due to the on-again, off-again conflict in the Middle East. Han made the remark at the start of an emergency economic meeting with related ministers, noting that the unrest in the Middle East is showing signs of spreading and becoming more complex. She also said South Korea has wisely dealt with the crisis, with the eco