EghtesadOnline: In a meeting with South Korean Ambassador Ryu Jeong-hyun , the governor of the Central Bank of Iran faulted banks in that country for blocking Iranian assets and creating financial difficulties for Iran’s businesses.

EghtesadOnline: South Korea will continue its negotiations with Washington to receive exemptions from US sanctions against Iran as ties with Tehran, particularly in the energy sector, are crucial for Seoul, says the East Asian nation's ambassador.