Gas Pipeline from Russia to South Korea: the Russian dimension

... important strategic asset. In sum, it is fair to conclude that from Russia’s perspective timing for the gas pipeline construction is opportune, and by its implementation Moscow can receive a number of tangible benefits. Strengths and weaknesses pipelinesinternational.com A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Gazprom and North Korea’s Ministry of Oil Industry for the construction of a gas pipeline between Russia and the Korean Peninsula. Russia’s position regarding the gas pipeline construction has both strong and weak points. The former relate to technical ...