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Korean media report that Qatar is mediating a 12-hour US-Iran negotiation, with the Korea Economic Daily noting the talks come ahead of the US midterm elections and asking whether a breakthrough can be found. The same outlet frames the mediation as a potential opening, while global oil prices have surged on concerns over renewed US-Iran conflict and crude supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent for December delivery ending Friday at a six-month high, according to KBS World. Korean coverage focuses on the diplomatic stakes and market fallout rather than public reaction.