South Korea is considering a deployment of military assets to the Strait of Hormuz and has begun preparations for a possible mission alongside the United States, Britain and France, weeks after several Liberia-flagged vessels were struck along the strategic waterway

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…