Recently, South Korea's first frying pot, a move by Chinese customs, seems to have pushed the East Asian country to the brink of the "urea shortage" two years ago. At that time, the streets and alleys of South Korea were talking about urea, as if the whole country was short of this bag of white crystals. In 2023, history seems to be repeating itself, and Chinese customs have halted the process of exporting urea to South Korea. This means that South Korea may have a repeat of the "urea shortage" of two years ago. First of all, let's talk about why there is a "urea shortage" in South Korea, urea is not only a fertilizer in the farmland, but also a "diamond" for diesel vehicle exhaust purification. Without urea solution, even the toughest trucks have to stop where they are, becoming a pile of scrap metal. In 2021, there was a crisis in the global urea** chain, because the production of urea is inseparable from coal. 
Due to the soaring and unstable international coal prices, several large countries have enclosed land to protect themselves, leaving energy and products for their own use. As a major exporter of urea, China's export volume has also had to press the pause button. As a result, South Korea made a fuss, and urea on the streets and alleys became a "rare commodity", and there was a lot of noise. It's a nightmare for a Korean diesel car that breathes on urea solution. 71% of urea points to China's **! Although South Korea** is desperately encouraging diversified procurement, by 2022, the dependence rate is still 67%. In 2023, that number suddenly jumped back to 91%. The reason is simple and crude, that is, the cost is low. Now, due to internal environmental protection requirements, coal supply and demand and other factors, China has adjusted its urea export policy, and the customs review process has begun to become stricter. For South Korea, this is tantamount to a slap in the face. Although the relevant departments stressed that this was not a political game, the fluctuations in the South Korean side's heart were not just a little bit. The people's suspicions and worries about the Chinese side are everywhere, and they are afraid that this "urea circle" will be staged again. 
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy urgently called for strengthening communication and consultation to find a way to alleviate the problem. China, of course, understands the principle of win-win cooperation, but if there is no food in its own bowl, how can it take care of other people's plates? South Korea may now have to rehash its old days, not only boosting its local urea production capacity, but also looking to third-party markets. Let's see it clearly, it's right, the urea provided by China will still be reliable in the future, but friends in South Korea, it's time to show the spirit of self-reliance. As bystanders, the lesson we can draw from this incident is that in the era of globalization, it is difficult for any country to stand alone. The era of interconnection and sharing of advantages is the foundation of healthy and long-term development. South Korea's "urea shortage" is not only a country's predicament, but also a touchstone for global chain management, resource coordination, and political mutual trust. According to Yonhap News Agency, after China announced the suspension of the review of urea solution for South Korea's customs clearance, Yoon Suk-yeol also carried out an unprecedented large-scale reshuffle of its cabinet, and replaced six ministers in one go, namely the Ministry of Planning and Finance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Animal Food, the Ministry of Marine and Fisheries, the Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Venture Enterprises, and the Ministry of National Honors, which are basically related to the economy. 
Why did Yoon Suk-yeol carry out such a large-scale cabinet reshuffle at this time? In fact, this is both a strategic layout and a realistic choice of last resort. According to a professional data analysis agency**, South Korea is currently facing a complex political environment, especially before the annual parliamentary elections. According to South Korea's political tradition, it is normal to have ministers return to local constituencies to participate in elections, and this practice of "throwing their hands in charge" will undoubtedly strengthen the party's influence at the grassroots level and bring about a favorable change in the election results. Political science experts believe that Yoon Suk-yeol's personnel adjustment has its profound significance. He needs to make sure that all *** who intend to run in the congressional elections will resign on time by January 11 next year, so December is the best window for action. This is also the largest cabinet reshuffle since Yoon Suk-yeol took office, and it is undoubtedly a comprehensive optimization of the ruling party's internal structure and future policy line. However, no political action is without risk. Experts warn that large-scale personnel changes could backfire if voters perceive a lack of policy continuity on the part of the ruling party or perceive instability within the party. 
Another cruel truth of politics is that although new faces can bring new atmosphere, it is not easy to exert their skills and achieve real results in the short term. This means that if voters are skeptical about the ability of the new cabinet members, the ruling party's public image may be damaged and its election strategy will suffer. Against this backdrop, Yoon Suk-yeol's strategy of "seeking stability" appears to be very wise. He needs to ensure the stability of the regime, and hopes that through this wave of personnel adjustments, the efficiency of governance can be significantly improved and the trust and support of the people can be won. There are both challenges and opportunities. At the end of the day, Yoon Suk-yeol's personnel reshuffle is not only following South Korea's political tradition, but also an important test of the current governance ability. This is not only about his personal political future, but also about South Korea's political stability and future development. The political environment on the Korean Peninsula has always been complex and changeable, and whether Yoon Suk-yeol's move can succeed will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the political landscape of South Korea and even Northeast Asia. Let's wait and see how South Korea's political giant ship sails to the other side of the future under the steer of Yoon Suk-yeol.