SEOUL, South Korea and SINGAPORE, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in Seoul, South Korea headed by Max Heo (허창원), Associate Commercial Director.

Sarah Cottle, Global Head of Market Insights, S&P Global Platts, based in Singapore, said: "Better serving our customers through local partnering is one of S&P Global Platts key strategic objectives across Asia. We're delighted to have a presence in South Korea, a country whose companies are leading players in many commodities markets such as oil, LNG and petrochemicals."

S&P Global Platts serves its customers in Asia from offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Mumbai, Manila, Melbourne and now Seoul.

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