Cheong Wa Dae said Friday that Korea’s natural gas supply remains stable despite rising concerns over potential disruptions to Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a press notice, the presidential office said LNG imports from Qatar account for about 14 percent of the country’s total this year, a relatively small share, adding that alternative sources are available to ensure stable supply. “There are no issues with gas supply,” it said. However, it added that the government will closely monitor supply conditions and price movements as uncertainties grow. The remarks came after QatarEnergy, the state-run energy firm, warned it could declare force majeure on long-term supply contracts with countries including Korea following attacks on major LNG facilities. Force majeure is a term used in contracts to free parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond their control prevents them from fulfilling contractual duties. The presidential office also addressed concerns over naphtha sup