South Korea announced it will reassess its position on joining a United States-led operation in the Strait of Hormuz following an explosion aboard a South Korean cargo ship. The incident occurred Monday on the vessel HMM Namu, causing a fire that has since been brought under control. All 24 crew members, including six South Korean nationals, were reported safe. US President Donald Trump urged Seoul to join the American initiative aimed at securing stranded ships in the vital waterway.
The South Korean Ministry of Defense stated that any decision will be made cautiously, taking into account international law, global maritime security, the alliance with the United States, and the overall security situation on the Korean Peninsula. The Foreign Ministry confirmed that Seoul is actively participating in international discussions to ensure safe navigation through the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for South Korea’s energy imports, and maritime traffic there has been severely disrupted since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East on February 28.
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