Lee says S. Korea reviewing possible contribution to Hormuz but will not get involved in war
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday highlighted the need for the country to protect its citizens and national interests in the Strait of Hormuz but said there will be no troop dispatch that might lead to the country's involvement in an overseas conflict. "Let it be clear. There will be no dispatch of troops that will lead to involvement in a conflict. There will be no engagement or involvement in…
President Lee Jae Myung emphasized Friday the necessity for South Korea to safeguard its citizens and national interests in the Strait of Hormuz. However, he reaffirmed there would be no troop deployment that could result in the nation's involvement in a foreign conflict. He stated, "There will be no dispatch of troops that will lead to involvement in a conflict.
There will be no engagement or involvement in war." Lee reiterated that the principle of abstaining from war has been upheld thus far and will persist in the future. His comments emerged as South Korea deliberates on potential contributions to safeguarding the freedom of navigation along the crucial transit route amid mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Last week, a South Korean investigation team returned from the United Arab Emirates, concluding a mission to gauge the overall Middle East safety situation, signaling preparations for a possible military dispatch. The president confirmed it was evident that the country requires robust measures to ensure safety.
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