Seoul has ruled out military intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war, indicating that its role will be limited to maintaining the security of the strait.
South Korea has announced plans to deploy a military mission to the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, according to the defence ministry.
The mission will include maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team, with the aim of protecting commercial shipping and energy supplies.
Seoul has ruled out military intervention in the ongoing US-Iran war, indicating that its role will be limited to maintaining the security of the strait.
The deployment is significant, as it highlights the importance of the Strait of Hormuz to global energy supplies and the need for international cooperation to maintain its security, although the specifics of the mission and its potential impact are not yet fully clear.
