Korea's limited Hormuz role may not satisfy Trump: expert
SEATTLE — President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal to expand South Korea’s maritime security role in the Strait of Hormuz while ruling out involvement in the war represents a “realistic and constructive” contribution, but may not be enough to satisfy U.S. President Donald Trump, a U.S. expert said. Scott Snyder, president and CEO of the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and a longtime scholar…
Seoul's President Lee Jae Myung proposed expanding the country's maritime security role in the Strait of Hormuz while explicitly avoiding participation in the ongoing conflict. U.S. expert Scott Snyder, of the Korea Economic Institute of America, deemed Lee's approach "realistic and constructive," but warned it may not satisfy U.S. President Donald Trump's expectations.
According to Snyder, South Korea's response to similar U.S. requests in the past has been limited, consisting of actions that don't involve direct military engagement or troop deployment. The Cheonghae Unit, a South Korean naval task force, is being considered for increased responsibilities in safeguarding Korean commercial vessels, oil shipping routes, and citizens in the region.
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