Seoul weighs ‘contributions’ to Hormuz security after pressure from Trump
SEOUL, Sept 4 — South Korea said today it was weighing “contributions” to US security efforts in the S...
SEOUL, September 4 — South Korea is currently evaluating potential "contributions" to US security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring its own military readiness remains intact. However, no final decision has been made on this matter. US President Donald Trump has persistently urged South Korea to assist in the Middle East conflict, asserting that Seoul declined his request for support in securing the Hormuz Strait.
A South Korean presidential official stated that the "contributions to the Strait of Hormuz" being discussed at a briefing could be managed within limits that do not neglect the country's military preparedness. The official clarified that various options, such as combat participation, non-combat roles, and search operations, were merely general descriptions and no decisions have been finalized regarding actual contributions.
The remarks followed a report by local broadcaster JTBC suggesting that the South Korean government was "leaning toward" deploying troops to aid in Hormuz and reviewing details before seeking parliamentary approval. President Trump has faced challenges in securing assistance from allies in the ongoing war against Iran, which began six months ago. The conflict has reached a stalemate as Iran maintains control over the strategic Hormuz Strait, while Washington enforces a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
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