South Korea is reviewing the possible deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump over Seoul's lack of support for the war with Iran. The South Korean government is particularly vulnerable to the closure of the strategic waterway.
According to reports, the government is considering several options for deployment, including a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel, or a mine detection and clearance unit. While some reports suggest preparations have begun to send troops and a naval support ship, the exact scale and timing of any mission have not been agreed upon.
The president's office has played down claims that preparations are already underway. The South Korean government pushed back on reports of concrete plans, stating that a review remains in progress, despite reports that Seoul may seek parliamentary approval for the deployment.