If carried out, the deployment would mark South Korea’s first dispatch of troops overseas at the request of the US in 22 years.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung may discuss options on the Strait of Hormuz when he meets French President Emmanuel Macron next week, the official said.

South Korea is considering deploying military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz before the end of 2026, according to local media. Options reportedly…

South Korea said Friday it was weighing “contributions” to US security efforts in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, potentially including a military