South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

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South Korea has condemned a recent attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating its commitment to respond once the attack's source is identified. The incident has raised concerns over shipping safety in the volatile region.

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, May 11 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in the Strait of Hormuz and said it plans to respond once the source of the attack is identified. Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said. The attack had led to a fire in the vessel's engine room.