South Korea foreign minister says no decision made on Hormuz Strait military deployment
South Korea foreign minister says no decision made on Hormuz Strait military deployment South Korea's foreign minister told reporters that no decision has been made on any military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. "Our position remains that no decision has been made yet, and we are reviewing all relevant factors,” Cho Hyun said, before departing for Washington, where he is due to hold talks…
South Korea's foreign minister, Cho Hyun, has stated that no decision has been made regarding a potential military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Cho emphasized that the country's stance remains unchanged, with the review of all relevant factors being ongoing. The foreign minister is set to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss various regional and global issues, with a priority given to international cooperation and the safety of South Korean citizens and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, with the latter warning Seoul of serious consequences should it participate in any military actions.
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