Korea repeats principle of non-involvement in Iran war
Korea's foreign ministry on Tuesday reiterated its principle of "non-involvement" in the war between the United States, Israel and Iran after Tehran called on Seoul to refrain from sending its troops to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Iran's foreign ministry urged Korea to avoid getting involved in the war, as Seoul plans to expand the operational scope of its anti-piracy…
Korea's Foreign Ministry reiterated its non-involvement principle in the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict on Tuesday, following Iran's demand for Seoul to refrain from deploying troops to assist in reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Iran's foreign ministry had also urged Korea to stay out of the war, as Seoul intends to broaden the operational scope of its anti-piracy Cheonghae unit in near-Hormuz waters, a strategic chokepoint currently under blockade due to the Iran conflict.
The Korean government is moving forward with a motion to enhance the Cheonghae unit's mission under the non-involvement and non-intervention framework, with the aim of safeguarding its citizens and economic interests. According to a ministry official, Korea has been engaging in communication with Iran and other pertinent nations regarding this matter.
Earlier, the Cabinet endorsed the motion to extend the Cheonghae unit's operational area, which will then require approval from the National Assembly. The motion seeks to widen the unit's operational zone to encompass waters south of the Hormuz strait.
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