Cheonghae Unit to take local tactical orders in int'l operations
Korea’s anti-piracy Cheonghae Unit would take tactical orders from an on-site commander rather than Seoul’s military leadership when it joins international maritime security operations near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a motion on its deployment disclosed Wednesday. The provision came to light a day after the Cabinet approved the motion and submitted it to the National Assembly to expand…
Korea's anti-piracy Cheonghae Unit will operate under local tactical command during international maritime security missions in the region surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, as outlined in a recently introduced motion. This shift comes after the Cabinet approved the expansion of the unit's operational range from the Gulf of Aden to waters south of Oman, a development disclosed on Wednesday.
The move is spurred by mounting U.S. pressure on allies to bolster security in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway at the center of an ongoing conflict with Iran. China has cautioned Korea against being perceived as a collaborator with U.S. military endeavors, despite Seoul's clarifications that the mission will not be entangled in the conflict.
The Cheonghae Unit will maintain command authority, with the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman responsible for overseeing operations escorting Korean vessels. Nevertheless, an on-site commander will assume tactical control during joint operations with the Combined Maritime Forces or the European Union.
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