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South Korea's presidential office has stated that a final decision on deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz has not been made, as a review is still ongoing. The country may still be able to contribute to global efforts to ensure free navigation through the strait, provided it does not compromise its defense readiness, according to a presidential official.
President Lee Jae Myung is set to visit France next week for a summit on cinema and bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. South Korea's current account surplus expanded in July, driven by strong exports despite the global AI boom, reaching US$42 billion, a decrease of $7.65 billion from the previous month.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is likely to miss an annual security dialogue in Seoul due to a recent visit to a war shrine in Tokyo, which has drawn criticism from Seoul. U.S. and South Korean officials are discussing semiconductor tariffs, with Seoul assured that it will not be disadvantaged compared to competitors.
Additionally, a judge who sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison has been indicted on corruption charges for allegedly accepting expensive services at a bar in 2023.
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