South Korea signals ‘phased’ support for US-led Hormuz mission after ship attack

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South Korea is contemplating a phased contribution to a US-led mission aimed at ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which indicates support for maritime operations without full military participation. This decision comes following recent attacks on ships in the area.

South Korea was reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signalling support steps short of military participation. Ahn told a press conference with South Korean reporters in Washington that he had conveyed Seoul’s position at a meeting with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Monday. “We said at about this level that, fundamentally, we will participate as a responsible member of the...