South Korea is considering gradual support for international efforts to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on May 13.
Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Ahn said he discussed Seoul’s position during a May 11 meeting with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Ahn said possible forms of support could include political backing, dispatching personnel, intelligence sharing, and the provision of military assets.
“There was no deep discussion on something like specifically expanding our military’s participation,” Ahn said on May 13, adding that any decision would need to comply with South Korean legal procedures….
South Korea Considers Phased Support for Hormuz Shipping Security
