South Korea has taken decisive action to ensure the safety of its 26 vessels and 183 crew members currently positioned near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions. Government officials are maintaining close coordination with port authorities in neighboring countries to guarantee the uninterrupted delivery of food supplies and other strategic cargo.
The report was released by the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing AP. An official statement regarding the situation was provided by Park Il, the spokesperson for the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Following a call from US President Donald Trump to deploy naval forces to the region, Seoul is maintaining a cautious but proactive stance. South Korea is currently engaged in detailed discussions regarding support for efforts aimed at preventing a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
"The government will continue to maintain close contact with the US side. We will thoroughly examine this issue, taking into account the changing situation in the region and various other factors," Park Il emphasized. The Foreign Ministry official added that the South Korean government plans to implement urgent additional measures should the situation in the region deteriorate further.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important choke points, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's oil consumption passes. Any disruption in this maritime corridor has significant implications for global energy security and international trade. South Korea, as a major energy importer, remains highly sensitive to the stability of this route, which connects Middle Eastern crude producers to markets in Asia and beyond.
