Cheong Wa Dae denies report of possible troop deployment to Hormuz
Korea's presidential office on Thursday rejected a report claiming the government is considering sending troops to the conflict-stricken Hormuz Strait. "It is different from the facts. Details related to the issue have yet to be decided," Cheong Wa Dae said in a notice to reporters. The presidential office reiterated its previous stance that Korea has been in discussions with other nations on how…
The presidential office of South Korea has firmly denied a recent report suggesting that the government is contemplating sending troops to the volatile Hormuz Strait. Cheong Wa Dae, the official source, clarified that decisions regarding this matter are still pending. The office emphasized that discussions are ongoing with other countries on how South Korea could contribute to restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, including the strait.
Earlier in the day, local broadcaster JTBC had reported that the government was considering deploying troops to Hormuz and was reviewing details to seek parliamentary approval. This claim was supported by remarks attributed to President Lee Jae Myung, who reportedly declined a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to join U.S. efforts in securing the strait against Iran.
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