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South Korean military involvement in Strait of Hormuz

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South Korea is evaluating potential military contributions to the Strait of Hormuz to support freedom of navigation following maritime escalations involving Iranian forces. While the presidential office has maintained that “nothing has been decided yet,” the government is reviewing options including the deployment of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, EOD teams, and naval support ships. A government fact-finding team, comprising officials from the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has returned from the United Arab Emirates after assessing regional security conditions, military bases, and logistical capabilities. ~~The team is expected to report findings to the National Security Council. Seoul has denied reports that the United States requested~~ During a ~~decision on the deployment of naval or air assets by November, despite reported pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for allies~~ state visit to ~~assist in securing Middle Eastern maritime routes. Diplomatic activity continues as~~ Paris, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and French President Emmanuel Macron ~~expressed a commitment to cooperate on ensuring~~ discussed cooperation regarding security and freedom of navigation in the ~~strait~~ strait. The leaders agreed to ~~protect~~ maintain close coordination to ensure the stability of global supply ~~chain. In~~ chains and maritime security. National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac clarified that these discussions did not involve the deployment of troops, noting that Seoul remains in a ~~recent development,~~ review stage regarding its contributions. The waterway is economically critical for South Korea, accounting for 61 percent of its crude oil imports and 54 percent of its naphtha imports last year. Diplomatic tensions remain high. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun ~~and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi~~ recently held a telephone conversation ~~initiated by Araghchi. During the call,~~ with Iranian Foreign Minister ~~Cho emphasized~~ Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing that the “free and safe passage of all vessels, including South Korean ships, must be ~~guaranteed in the Strait of Hormuz,” while calling for the restoration of regional stability. He also requested that Iran prioritize the safety of South Korean citizens in the region.~~ guaranteed.” Iran has ~~issued warnings, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stating~~ warned that any South Korean military presence in the Gulf would be viewed as “support for U.S. aggression” and would lead to “serious consequences.” Domestic opposition ~~remains significant,~~ also continues, with ~~Democratic Party lawmakers, civic groups, and labor organizations~~ various groups criticizing ~~the move. Protesters have gathered near the U.S.~~ potential involvement.

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